Joseph Parenteau
Rapidan,MP
Summary
Educator - Garden and permaculture design consultant, social media gardening instructor, music teacher (freelance), Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) senior instructor. Over 25 years experience as a military officer, civilian educator and team training specialist with demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills in fast-paced work environments. Keenly aware of the interpersonal, cultural and teamwork elements of developing highly effective organizations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenhouse Technician
Darnell's Garden Patch, Float On Farms
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted day-to-day operations in production greenhouses, assisted with retail sales and market farm operations
- Kept detailed records of daily activities, ensuring transparency in operations and facilitating future decision-making processes based on historical data analysis.
- Assisted in training new employees on company protocols, ensuring seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Collaborated on farm projects to include integrating a Gourd Farm business and an agricultural recreational space at Float on Farms, Rapidan, VA
Army JROTC Senior Instructor
US Army Cadet Command
01.2016 - Current
- Manage all aspects of JROTC programs for Orange County PSS with 690+ student contacts, to include staff training, curriculum, academics, logistics program oversight, and extra curricular activities.
- Established Higher Ed resourcing programs to enable to students to manage college/trade school financial requirements, scholarships and grant searches.
- Established comprehensive community service and public affairs outreach program for veterans organizations, civic groups and local/state government.
- Serves as member of Orange County High School Career and Technical Education team as subject expert in government and national security career preparation and counseling.
- Volunteers free periods to teach College Writing Seminar and served as director of choral music for Rota High School, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands in 2017-2019.
Greenhouse Lead
Anderson's Virginia Beach
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided hands-on training for new staff members on greenhouse operations and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment focused on continuous learning.
- Conducted classes in home gardening, permaculture and urban/suburban herb and vegetable gardens
- Utilized integrated pest management strategies to minimize damage from pests and diseases, ensuring a consistent high-quality crop production.
- Managed seasonal decor and stock rotations
Career Executive
U.S. Army Music
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Selected above peers to lead company of nine separate musical ensembles covering Asia-Pacific region.
- Served as member of 8th United States Army Strategic Communications Working Group ensuring that senior leaders' information delivery priorities are met and presented consistently.
- Volunteered to assist transitioning Soldiers with College applications, resume development and applications for VA Educational Benefits and career exploration.
- Planned, resourced and conducted military training for forward deployed company of 68 Soldier/Musicians.
- Provided oversight to five person media production staff handling press releases, marketing, graphics design, broadcast interviews and ongoing special events.
Chief, Individual Training Division
U.S. Army School of Music
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Served as director of post-secondary curriculum development.
- Prepared written standards for work processes using various approaches including direct observation, formation of focus groups, ADDIE/PADDIE design model and evaluation analytics.
- Conducted top-to-bottom course redesign projects and provided quality control for curriculum development of 28 academic courses of study.
- Taught officer level courses in public affairs, marketing, media relations, recruiting operations and maximizing benefits of technology in MPT units.
- Coordinated online task selection boards to identify new educational priorities and received 'best practice' accolades from senior Army leadership.
Operations Executive
U.S. Army Music Hawaii
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided command level leadership to 40 person organization through training, evaluation and two deployments in support of military operations in Iraq.
- Established comprehensive safety policies resulted in zero significant injuries while increasing support to clients by over 300 percent annual mission count.
- Awarded Bronze Star Medal for exemplary meritorious service during military conflict in Iraq.
- Expanded organizations capabilities by executing international strategic diplomacy tours for U.S. State Department target audiences in Russia, Philippines and World Expo, Shanghai, China.
Education
Army Basic, Advanced And Small Group Instructor's Courses, Systems Approach To Training Course, Cadre Instructor's Course, Army Doctrine And Education Middle Manager's Course - Curriculum And Instruction
U.S. Army Training And Doctrine Command
Fort Eustis, VA12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD12.2003
Skills
- Team building and mentoring
- Leadership Development
- Greenhouse Operations
- Garden Installation and Design
- Superior written/oral communication
- Tech savvy; Microsoft, Adobe, Canvas, etc
Accomplishments
- Orange County High School Army JROTC program awarded the superior rating as an Army Honor Unit with Distinction
- Member, Blue Ridge Permaculture Network and The Permaculture Society
- Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff - 2015 J.H. Michaelis Award winner - for superior contributions to the alliance between The Republic of Korea and the United States of America.
- Recognized by the U.S. Armed Forces with the Legion of Merit medal for exceptionally meritorious service over a 22 year military career.
- Awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for planning charitable events for local children's cancer centers in South Korea
Timeline
Greenhouse Technician
Darnell's Garden Patch, Float On Farms
03.2024 - 09.2024
Greenhouse Lead
Anderson's Virginia Beach
01.2016 - 10.2016
Army JROTC Senior Instructor
US Army Cadet Command
01.2016 - Current
Career Executive
U.S. Army Music
01.2013 - 01.2016
Chief, Individual Training Division
U.S. Army School of Music
01.2011 - 01.2013
Operations Executive
U.S. Army Music Hawaii
01.2008 - 01.2011
Army Basic, Advanced And Small Group Instructor's Courses, Systems Approach To Training Course, Cadre Instructor's Course, Army Doctrine And Education Middle Manager's Course - Curriculum And Instruction
U.S. Army Training And Doctrine Command
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
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