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EM BERKEY

Nashville,TN

Summary

Multi-skilled professional with a focus in community development and leadership with an extensive background in herbalism, community organizing and hospitality. Passion for creating strong brand content both visually and verbally that meets goals with an eye for detail and design. Excellent collaborative and team-oriented work ethic.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Server, Bartender and Shift Lead

Avo (Plant-Based Vegan Restaurant)
05.2024 - Current
  • Create exceptional cocktail and mocktails with extensive knowledge of botanicals, herbs and spirits
  • When shift-leading, provide support to customers and staff, problem-solve on demand in a calm and efficient manner, and manage drawer to open or close restaurant
  • Provide efficient and excellent customer service
  • Build positive relationships with regulars to ensure their loyalty to the establishment
  • Maintain clean and organized bar and dining room

Communications, Content Design and Copyeditor

Narrow Bridge Candles
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Designed, edited and posted graphics for Instagram, Patreon and newsletters
  • Drafted, Copyedited and formatted content for newsletters, registration forms, Patreon and social media
  • Managed content on platforms such as Planoly, Link Tree, Google Suite and Canva
  • Maintained clear and organized communication and file management for all copy and graphics

COMMUNITY HERBALIST

Self-Employed at Bear Roots Herbals
01.2020 - 01.2025
  • Supported clients with herbal consultations and custom herbal formulas
  • Designed and created labels for tincture bottles
  • Managed Etsy account and social media
  • Designed website
  • Taught online and in-person workshops


Garden Education Facilitator

Plant the Seed
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared and facilitated garden education lesson plans for Pre-K and elementary school students
  • Adapted lessons to tailor different learning styles and support needs
  • Managed supplies acquisition for classes, ensuring seamless execution of educational activities
  • Maintained garden to create an optimal learning environment
  • Designed curriculum around familiarization of herbs and herb processing
  • Assisted in grant application and writing

Farm Operations Coordinator

Old School Farm
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with Farm Director in a non-profit setting to plan daily farm agendas
  • Managed a crew with developmental disabilities, overseeing various farm tasks
  • Coordinated all farm produce donations, partner outreach, and communication
  • Created and managed a program for value-added product line with farm-grown herbs and flowers
  • Managed vendor sales and invoicing
  • Led volunteer outreach, organized volunteer groups, and conducted farm tours
  • Researched grants, obtained grant awards, and maintained data and expense tracking
  • Managed social media and newsletter outputs that helped sell fundraiser event tickets, collect donations and promoted the farm's mission

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Stocked shelves and efficiently worked at the checkout

Customer Service and Sales

High Garden Tea and Apothecary
10.2014 - 11.2017
  • Worked in tea and beverage service, completed orders for wholesale customers
  • Assisted customers with health questions through deep listening and personalized herbal care
  • Managed inventory, organized workspace, and fulfilled online orders

Co-owner and Manager

Bella Nashville Pizzeria and Bakery
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Built and managed the website, designed menus, and created recipes
  • Managed daily operations and maintained positive employee and vendor relations
  • Handled employee hiring and training, cash drawer and account management
  • Managed social media, expense tracking, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory

Education

Cantorial Student -

ALEPH Ordination Program
09.2025

Spiritual Direction Practicum - undefined

Still Harbor
06.2024

Community Ritualist Immersion Training - undefined

Taproot
01.2023

Bachelor's in Liberal Arts - Music

Sarah Lawrence College
01.2007

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent facilitation skills
  • Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, Canva, Illustrator, InDesign, Procreate, Wix, Squarespace, Eventbrite, Planoly, Mailerlite, social media management
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Event planning and coordinating
  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Social media awareness
  • Proofreading expertise
  • Content writing

Timeline

Communications, Content Design and Copyeditor

Narrow Bridge Candles
08.2024 - 04.2025

Server, Bartender and Shift Lead

Avo (Plant-Based Vegan Restaurant)
05.2024 - Current

Garden Education Facilitator

Plant the Seed
08.2023 - 08.2024

Farm Operations Coordinator

Old School Farm
05.2021 - 06.2023

COMMUNITY HERBALIST

Self-Employed at Bear Roots Herbals
01.2020 - 01.2025

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
11.2018 - 05.2021

Customer Service and Sales

High Garden Tea and Apothecary
10.2014 - 11.2017

Co-owner and Manager

Bella Nashville Pizzeria and Bakery
05.2012 - 08.2014

Spiritual Direction Practicum - undefined

Still Harbor

Community Ritualist Immersion Training - undefined

Taproot

Bachelor's in Liberal Arts - Music

Sarah Lawrence College

Cantorial Student -

ALEPH Ordination Program

Community Service

Community Organizer, Never Again Action Middle Tennessee, Nashville, TN 

12/2021 - Present

  • Develop verbal and infographic content for social media campaigns
  • Created and formatted professional-level ritual guides for national distribution.
  • Coordinated events that promoted collaboration between organizations and individuals within the community.
  • Facilitated ritual and event planning meetings.
  • Performed ritual and event facilitating and leadership.


Cultural Organizer, Nashville Jews for Justice, Nashville, TN 

06/2019 - Present

  • Provide leadership and guidance to team members in order to achieve project goals.
  • Build strong relationships with community members to support local initiatives.
  • Organize and execute community building rituals and events to further social justice initiatives.
  • Manage newsletter outputs and social media
  • Develop verbal and infographic content for social media campaigns




• Build strong relationships with community members to support local initiatives.
• Organize and execute community building rituals and events to further social justice initiatives.
• Manage newsletter outputs and content creation