Jane Rose Matt
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Operations leader and environmental educator with 10+ years of experience advancing sustainable business practices, building high-performing teams, and developing community-based education programs. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership to align environmental goals with operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Mother Compost
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Directed daily operations, logistics, fleet management, and staff training for a rapidly growing composting company.
- Developed and implemented asset tracking and inventory management systems improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Managed safety initiatives and OSHA compliance, creating company-wide safety protocols and incident tracking systems.
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and professional development programs fostering a strong internal culture.
- Expanded partnerships with commercial clients including schools and pharmaceutical companies; delivered educational presentations and community outreach events.
Kitchen Manager, Chef, Prep Cook
Green Plate Catering
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed kitchen operations and staff to ensure timely and high-quality zero-waste catering execution.
- Recruited, scheduled, and trained kitchen staff while maintaining ServSafe compliance.
- Designed systems to reduce food waste and improve operational flow across multiple catering sites.
- Oversaw food safety, inventory control, and client satisfaction for events of varying scale.
Reuse Associate & Safety Officer
Community Forklift
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Delivered sales, customer service, and educational support promoting nonprofit’s reuse and sustainability mission.
- Organized volunteers of diverse ages and abilities to support store operations and donation management.
- Elected Safety Officer; implemented and enforced workplace safety standards.
Youth Development Specialist
So What Else
03.2013 - 09.2017
- Developed and delivered environmental and social justice curriculum for middle and high school students.
- Led trauma-informed youth programs and volunteer initiatives including community cleanups and gleaning events.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to hands-on sustainability education.
Education
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Howard County Community College
B.S. - Social Sciences & Environmental Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2023
Skills
Process optimization, quality assurance and compliance, strategic planning, project management
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager | Permaculture Design Certificate | Youth Mental Health First Aid | CPR & First Aid Certified
Earlier Roles
Roles included Auditor (Great Forest), Crew Driver (The Compost Crew), Kitchen Volunteer Manager (Growing Soul), and Program Manager (The Harvest Collective). Focused on sustainable systems, food recovery, and community education.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Mother Compost
05.2020 - 07.2025
Reuse Associate & Safety Officer
Community Forklift
09.2016 - 09.2018
Kitchen Manager, Chef, Prep Cook
Green Plate Catering
04.2016 - 03.2020
Youth Development Specialist
So What Else
03.2013 - 09.2017
A.A. - Liberal Arts
Howard County Community College
B.S. - Social Sciences & Environmental Management
University of Maryland Global Campus