Johnny Hughes
Olympia,WA
Summary
I'm a dedicated individual with a diverse academic and professional background who is committed to fostering growth and development within organizations and communities I find myself a part of. I'm passionate about contributing to initiatives that create a positive impact and promote healing in the world. I'm quite eager to leverage new skills and experiences in a collaborative environment that values meaningful contributions to ecosystems and communities at large.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
McJames Construction
- I worked alongside very knowledgeable people and learned an immense variety of life-long skills related to construction.
Main Street Pub/A Toda Madre
- I worked as a food runner, host, and busser for both of the listed restaurants where I learned many crucial customer service skills.
Grow Tent Manager
Luna's Mushrooms
Urbana, IL
10.2023 - 08.2025
- I designed and managed a commercial grow tent for the production of a large variety of fungi. I specialized in curating an environment in the grow tent that promotes optimal fruiting conditions.
Volunteer
Red Bison Ecological Restoration
Urbana, IL
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in native plant propagation and cultivation for restoration projects.
- Participated in habitat restoration activities, including invasive species removal and soil improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to implement ecological monitoring protocols.
- Supported educational outreach initiatives by engaging community volunteers in restoration efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
07.2025
University of Kansas School of Business
University of Kansas
05.2022
Skills
- Social - I’m a social person who has the ability to comfortably and confidently talk to any type of person no matter their background
- Diligent: I have a great work ethic and put my all into everything that I do
- Creative: I am an out-of-the-box thinker who brings a unique and progressive perspective to the table; I am a great problem-solver
- Kind - I’m a very kind and pleasant person to interact with; I like to smile and make others smile
- Sharp - I’m quick in my head, on my feet, and with my hands
- Flexible: I am a very flexible individual; whether that be helping out last minute or staying later than initially scheduled
- Time management: I have fantastic time management skills; I will always be on time
- Communication: I am adept at communicating both in-person and away from the work-place
- Passionate: I truly care about what I do and aim to better every environment that I find myself in
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Macrophotography; specifically flowering plants and fungi
Timeline
Volunteer
Red Bison Ecological Restoration
08.2024 - 08.2025
Grow Tent Manager
Luna's Mushrooms
10.2023 - 08.2025
McJames Construction
Main Street Pub/A Toda Madre
Bachelor of Science - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
University of Kansas School of Business
University of Kansas