Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

KATHRYN GANT

3701 NW 67th St.,OK

Summary

QUALIFICATIONS AND OBJECTIVE Experienced professional in diverse roles spanning project development and management, personnel leadership, administrative support, grant writing, communications, and education. Solid background in office software and computers in addition to career expertise in gardening and sustainable agriculture. Seeking a part-time position in holistic health to leverage this versatile skill set.

Overview

Work History

Director, OKC Harvest Program

Oklahoma City, OKC Harvest Program
2017 - 2022
  • Established robust outdoor education initiative addressing health and wellness challenges in Oklahoma City youth
  • Developed comprehensive garden-based curriculum aligned with state academic standards, serving 900+ students weekly across three elementary schools
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised garden educators, ensuring effective program implementation
  • Successfully secured funding through grant writing and networking efforts.

Organic Farm Farm Manager

Provision Organic Farm
2014 - 2017
  • Oversaw the cultivation of 1.5 – 4 acres of USDA certified organic vegetable crops
  • Managed sales through farmers' markets, restaurants, and direct-to-consumer channels
  • Nurtured relationships with local chefs, caterers, and wholesale buyers to optimize sales
  • Led a team of 6 farmers, handling hiring, training, and management
  • Maintained accounting, inventory, and supply management.

Adjunct Instructor, Sustainable Horticulture

Oklahoma State University - OKC
2014 - 2015
  • Principles of Sustainable Horticulture / Home Gardening | Spring semester
  • Designed and delivered coursework on sustainable horticulture principles and home gardening
  • Provided practical instruction in creating and maintaining vegetable and perennial food gardens
  • Managed garden and compost areas for hands-on learning experiences.

Community Garden Coordinator

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Garden
2009 - 2013
  • Spearheaded the creation of a renowned two-acre community garden benefiting 700 employees and families
  • Promoted participation through public speaking, media appearances, and online outreach
  • Led workshops, seminars, and one-on-one consultations to enhance gardening skills
  • Supervised employee volunteers and a full-time assistant.

Manager, Garden Operations

Corona, Garden Operations
2006 - 2007
  • Managed critical hand-scale operations, overseeing year-round crop production program.

Estate Gardener Assistant

McEvoy Ranch, Olive Oil
2005 - 2006
  • Assisted Head Gardener in managing certified-organic estate gardens
  • Led sales of garden and nursery products at a regional farmers' market and weekly shipment of garden products to the McEvoy San Francisco retail outlet.

Co-Manager

Berkeley Youth Alternatives Educator, Inner City Garden Operations
2003 - 2004
  • Instructed at-risk teens in a range of organic gardening and plant propagation skills
  • Provided guidance and supervision to youth participants in daily activities.

Garden Propagation Manager and Teacher

UCSC Farm
2002 - 2003
  • Taught greenhouse management to adult apprentices, overseeing transplant production.

Project Manager and Office Administrator

Earth Share of California
1999 - 2002
  • Managed government sector workplace giving campaign for statewide environmental fundraising organization, wrote grants and coordinated annual meetings
  • Coordinated yearly review of member non-profit organizations and served as liaison between Earth Share and member representatives.

Education

Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems - Ecological Horticulture Certificate

University of California
Santa Cruz, CA

Gardening And Composting Educator Training Program Certificate -

San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners

Bachelor of Arts (BA) -

Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina

Skills

  • Project and Program Management
  • Administrative and Office Software
  • Grant Writing
  • Curriculum Development
  • Public Speaking and Teaching
  • Team Leadership (Youth to Adult)
  • Sustainable Horticulture Expertise
  • Creative, Capable and Responsible

Timeline

Director, OKC Harvest Program

Oklahoma City, OKC Harvest Program
2017 - 2022

Organic Farm Farm Manager

Provision Organic Farm
2014 - 2017

Adjunct Instructor, Sustainable Horticulture

Oklahoma State University - OKC
2014 - 2015

Community Garden Coordinator

Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Garden
2009 - 2013

Manager, Garden Operations

Corona, Garden Operations
2006 - 2007

Estate Gardener Assistant

McEvoy Ranch, Olive Oil
2005 - 2006

Co-Manager

Berkeley Youth Alternatives Educator, Inner City Garden Operations
2003 - 2004

Garden Propagation Manager and Teacher

UCSC Farm
2002 - 2003

Project Manager and Office Administrator

Earth Share of California
1999 - 2002

Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems - Ecological Horticulture Certificate

University of California

Gardening And Composting Educator Training Program Certificate -

San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners

Bachelor of Arts (BA) -

Furman University

Similar Profiles

  • KATIE BRICKMAN

    KATIE BRICKMANKATIE BRICKMAN

    Convention Services Manager at Visit OKC, Greater Oklahoma City ChamberConvention Services Manager at Visit OKC, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

    View Profile
  • Artisha Hicks

    Artisha HicksArtisha Hicks

    Environmental Technician at City of OKCEnvironmental Technician at City of OKC

    View Profile
  • PAMELA MARTINDALE

    PAMELA MARTINDALEPAMELA MARTINDALE

    Financial Services Manager at City Of Oklahoma CityFinancial Services Manager at City Of Oklahoma City

    View Profile
KATHRYN GANT