Expert Farm Manager bringing eight years' experience in handling daily farm activities. Capable in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, working with others and maintaining a positive attitude. Accomplished in repairing farm equipment, maintaining barns and other structures and managing land used for agriculture.
Hi, I’m
Dee Elliott Thompson
Portland,OR
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nostrana
Farm Manager
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
Oregon Food Bank
Farm Program Manager
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
The Side Yard Farm and Kitchen
Farm Manager
03.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Managed crop production, farm infrastructure, and equipment (irrigation, mower, weed whacker, shallow tiller) of 1-acre urban farm property & event space to fulfill 50-member CSA program and 10 restaurant clients
- Supervised and educated farm crew, seasonal interns, and volunteers daily; interact with clients, visitors, and the public for service provision
- Identified and coordinated food & plant start donations to community partners, including Equitable Giving Circle, NAYA, and general public
- Provided technical expertise in sustainable, organic, and small-scale agricultural production and consult on equipment investments
- Assisted vendors at monthly BIPOC & Queer Collaborative Farmer's Market.
Boise Urban Garden School (City Of Boise)
Farm Manager
02.2018 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Managed crop production, farm infrastructure, and technical expertise for all City of Boise-owned food growing sites, including ¾ acre teaching garden, three Title 1 elementary school gardens, and two large acreage properties
- Supervised, educated and led seasonal farming crew, interns, volunteers, and general public in sustainable, organic and small-scale farming practices and safe equipment operation (BCS, mower and weed whacker)
- Served as liaison between the City of Boise and local community gardens, immigrant and refugee-operated farms
- Cultivated free food & seed programs and formed partnerships with multiple partner organizations within the Treasure Valley
- Represented Boise Parks and Recreation Department on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) steering committee for City of Boise.
Zenger Farm
Farmer & Caretaker
03.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Served as a lead farm crew member, responsible for growing organic produce for 80-family CSA (including subsidized shares for low-income families), restaurant clients, and non-profit programmatic needs
- Operated farm equipment (BCS, mower, weed whacker, drip and overhead irrigation), stewarded soil based on sustainable and organic farming principles, cared for flock of 50+ laying hens and onsite apiary, maintained property and grounds, led volunteers
- Represented farm as an ambassador at public events, on and offsite.
White Raven Farm
WWOOFer
02.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) participant on 5-acre homestead, responsible for all facets of organic vegetable production, caring for 40+ chickens, and occasional work at North End Organic Nursery (owned by farmer)
- Completed several large projects including fencing entirety of property, planting 20-tree orchard, and assisting in hay production.
Chapman University
Diversity & Equity Programming Assistant
08.2011 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Provided direct service & advocacy for students identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and students with disabilities through co-curricular educational programming
- Served as Safe Space Trainer, a university-wide LGBTQ+ inclusion program with over 300 participants
- Supported programming and provided university resources to Black Student Union, Asian and Pacific Islander Club, Latin American Student Association, and Queer Straight Alliance.
Education
College of Western IdahoBoise, ID
Horticulturist Advanced Technical Certificate
University Overview
Market Gardener Institute
The Market Gardener Master Class
07.2024
University Overview
Chapman UniversityOrange, CA
BFA, Film Production
01.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Organic and regenerative farming practices
- Farm equipment operations
- Microsoft Office/Google/Adobe Creative Suite
- Empathetic & compassionate
- Excellent time management
- Flexible problem solver
- Farm Operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Farm Budgeting
- Performance Management
Pronouns
Pronouns
they/them/theirsActivism
Activism
- Hot Meal Coordinator, Boise Mutual Aid (2020)
- Founder & Actions Lead, Sunrise Movement Boise (07/2019–10/2020)
- Giving Project Alumni, Social Justice Fund NW (2018)
- Founder & Educator, The Hive: A Filmmaking Workshop for Teen Girls (07/2015–12/2016)
Timeline
Farm Manager
Nostrana
01.2024 - Current
Farm Program Manager
Oregon Food Bank
01.2022 - Current
Farm Manager
The Side Yard Farm and Kitchen
03.2021 - 11.2021
Farm Manager
Boise Urban Garden School (City Of Boise)
02.2018 - 02.2021
Farmer & Caretaker
Zenger Farm
03.2017 - 02.2018
WWOOFer
White Raven Farm
02.2016 - 06.2016
Diversity & Equity Programming Assistant
Chapman University
08.2011 - 05.2013
College of Western Idaho
Horticulturist Advanced Technical Certificate
Market Gardener Institute
The Market Gardener Master Class
Chapman University
BFA, Film Production
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