Jenna Kelmser

Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

• ENGR 131: Introduction to Engineering Design Curriculum, Upcycling and the Circular Economy in Engineering Design, MEM project, wrote and executed curriculum to introduce upcycling and the circular economy to freshman engineering students at WCU.
• A Roadmap for Economic Upcycling in Rural Colorado, MEM project aiming to create a plastics upcycling network and makers space for the Gunnison Valley.
• Elsewhere Studios Artists Residency, Took part in a month long artists residency in Paonia CO. Created a body of work through the medium of thrown ceramics art. Entitled Plates for the People it encompassed the importance of healthy food and shelter in grounding us as humans.
• Habitat for Humanity of Gunnison Valley LCA, Modeled the energy savings and positive health and well-being impacts of natural built, energy efficient homes.
• BLM Signal Peak Education and Communication Plan, Project Manager Provided the BLM with deliverables they could utilize to share wildlife closures with the community. Outlining my skills in community & stakeholder engagement, NEPA policy, education, and making difficult concepts accessible to the public., Fall 2019
• BLM White Page Paper Review of Prescribed Fire Policy in the Powderhorn Wilderness, Provided the BLM with a white paper on feasibility of prescribed burns in the area. Outlining my skills in interdisciplinary research, NEPA policy, collaborating with stakeholders, etc., Fall 2019
• Class Discussion Lead – Endangered Species Act (ESA), Developed lesson plans that were presented to graduate classes over a range of topics concerning the ESA., Fall 2019

• $493.75, Graduate Student Travel Experience, School of Graduate Studies, 03/01/22
• $1,532.00, Healthy Homes in Community Housing and Phase Change Material Applications for Cold Climate Food Production, Margie and John Haley Environmental Project Fund, 09/01/19

• 2nd place in combined Graduate and Undergraduate Interdisciplinary session, Sacramento State CSU Research Competition, 05/01/18
• Outstanding Student Research Award, Humboldt State University, 04/01/18
• 1st place in Educational Research Poster, Arizona State University, 10/01/17

• Small Potatoes Farm Volunteer, Paonia, CO, Worked for farm owner once a week. harvested crops including green beans, tomatoes, St. Johns Wort, lettuce Kale and more. Helped mulch and set up the garden for winter.
• Humboldt Green & 1 Degree Consulting Volunteer, Arcata, CA, Helped provide governments, businesses, and the general public find ways to effectively lower their environmental impact through the Cannabis Carbon Accounting Model LCA. Brainstormed with Humboldt Green, respected local community organizers, to acquire information about the indoor Cannabis industry. Collaborated with 1 Degree Consulting to connect with the community of Cultivators in a time where there is not yet clear data collection, laws, and usage boundaries.
• Humboldt Permaculture Guild Volunteer, Arcata, CA, Volunteer for Annual Fruit Tree Scion Exchange and Annual Seed Exchange. Assisted organizations grant writer in acquiring seed donations, as well as rounding up the community to donate for the raffle for the 17th Annual Seed and Plant Exchange. Staffed volunteers for events.
• Guest Speaker & Workshop Facilitator for HeART and SOULstice Gathering, Angels Camp, CA, Provided festival attendees with Permaculture Workshops on Companion Planting and Feeding Your Garden (nutrient applications). Worked with team to help build Permaculture Village at the gathering as well as provided support for other guest speakers.