Haley Bradley
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Solid background in sustainable agriculture and cooperative initiatives. Expertise in record-keeping, data entry, partnership development, problem-solving, fostering valuable community relationships, and project expansion. Experienced plate spinner.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Conservation@Home, Univ. of Illinois Extension
Cook County, IL
2025 - Current
- Develop educational materials for workshops, promoting sustainable practices among community members.
- Support engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Administrative tasks, including volunteer training, project coordinating, newsletter writing, policy crafting, and communication with internal and external organizations.
PTA Committee Chair
Nerge PTA
Schaumburg, Il
2025 - Current
- Lead a team of 30+ volunteers, ensuring compliance with school district requirements and meeting student needs.
- Manage complex projects from inception to completion within tight deadlines while ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Provide options for students that fulfill cultural and health parameters.
Farmer
Self-employeed
Austin, TX
- Cultivated over 20 unique crops using sustainable farming practices to enhance soil health and yield.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies to optimize land use and reduce pest impact.
- Maintained accurate records of all farming activities, including expenses, income, yields, and labor hours for both tax reporting and identifying areas for improvement.
Founding Board Member
Yard to Market Co-op
Austin, TX
2013 - 2020
- Collaboratively crafted strategic goals for organizational growth, taking the co-op from 8 founding members to over 50 member owners.
- Evaluated community needs to enhance services offered by the co-op, ensuring alignment with member interests.
- Partnered with local producers to expand products and strengthen community ties.
- Developed organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Wrote successful grant proposals for diverse projects.
- Consulted for outside organizations to better shape policies to meet community needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - History, Journalism
Santa Fe Community College
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Customer relations
- Supply management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- MS Office/Google Suite
- Data entry
- Grant writing and development
- Administrative tasks
- Budget development and management
Certification
Cook County Master Naturalist, Univ. of Illinois Extension
Cook County Master Urban Farmer, Univ. of Illinois Extension
Timeline
Associate of Arts - History, Journalism
Santa Fe Community College
Volunteer
Conservation@Home, Univ. of Illinois Extension
2025 - Current
PTA Committee Chair
Nerge PTA
2025 - Current
Farmer
Self-employeed
Founding Board Member
Yard to Market Co-op
2013 - 2020