Jenna D'Amour
Truckee,CA
Summary
Hard-working, ambitious farmhand and farmstand manager, seeking to resolve some of the most prominent questions in food system sustainability and access. 2+ years of organic farming experience and 7+ years working in the food industry. Skillsets include problem-solving with crop success and failure, building and maintaining positive relationships with customers, and networking with the community / responding to the needs of community members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer / Farmstand Manager
Foothill Roots Farm
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Learned and implemented operational strategies to increase farm productivity.
- Actively connected with CSA members and wholesale clientele.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Interacted kindly with farm-stand customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Familiarized myself with data recording and inventory record keeping using Google Sheets and Square.
- Performed tasks in seeding, irrigation set up/cleaning of filters, transplanting, cultivation, amending soil/crops, excavation of invasive plants, and other heavy-duty tasks.
Crew Member, Section Lead
Trader Joe's
09.2017 - 03.2022
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from the management team.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders in a timely, organized matter.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colfax High School
Colfax, CA06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Cultural And Regional Studies
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Food Systems
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Efficient and organized time management
- Works well collaboratively and independently to get tasks done
- Adaptable and creative problem-solver
- Effective communication between cohorts and superiors
- Ability to utilize several spreadsheet applications including Google, Microsoft, and Apple interfaces
Timeline
Farmer / Farmstand Manager
Foothill Roots Farm
04.2022 - 12.2023
Crew Member, Section Lead
Trader Joe's
09.2017 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Colfax High School
Associate of Applied Science - Cultural And Regional Studies
Pasadena City College
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Food Systems
Prescott College
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