Hi, I’m
Kiki Welty
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
I'm a recent college graduate passionate about social change through the creation of more just global systems. I believe this work must first be done at the local level-by community members and grassroots coalitions. For this reason, I strongly value relationship building, active listening and community engagement. After years of experience working in people-facing positions, I've developed an ability to connect with others and understand the wants and needs of a collective. On top of this, in roles such as Nature Connection Educator and Assistant Farm Manager, I've witnessed many positive effects of nature connection both in children and adults. I find it absolutely necessary to bring people back to connection with the land through community organizing and large cultural shifts with the intention of forming more just global systems.
Overview
1
years of professional experience
Work History
El Bosque De Don Roberto
Assistant Farm Manager
09.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Assisted farm manager with production of 2,000 lbs of coffee from pick to roast.
- Analyzed existing markets and identified appropriate sale price.
- Basic knowledge of plant maintenance & other agroecological growing practices.
- Improved cultural competence through living with host family and active community participation.
- Developed basic ability to communicate with native Spanish speakers.
- Directed sustainable waste recycling operations to reduce environmental impact.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
Outside Now
Nature Connection Education Intern
01.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Led groups of 7-12 children, aged 3-5 and 9-13, in nature education programming.
- Knowledge and usage of positive child developmental practices.
- Worked with staff members to design comprehensive and individualize plans based on specific student needs.
- Assisted mentors in creation of daily lesson plans.
- Helped plan and execute the organizations annual fundraiser which raises 80% of the organizations annual funding.
- Adhere to wilderness safety knowledge for protection and safety of children.
Associated Students Incorporated, Poly Escapes
Frontline Rental Center Assistant
09.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Positively interacted with 50+ customers each shift
- Applied basic knowledge of recreational outdoor equipment, function and maintenance procedures for optimal customer satisfaction
- Shared knowledge with customers about recreational outdoor spaces in CA, where to use equipment and when
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Developed strong ability to connect and build relationship with 12 person staff as a basis for optimal work environment and business function
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Official University Ambassador, Poly Rep
03.2019 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Selected from application pool of 200+ applicants (6% acceptance rate) as one of 40 official Cal Poly ambassadors (Poly Reps) representing a total campus population of nearly 22,000
- Represent 22,000 students through general/VIP campus tours, networking events and outreach visits to economically disadvantaged high schools
- Maintain awareness of everchanging campus culture and community through bi-monthly Poly Rep meetings and representation at educational university events
- University statistics indicated a 200% increase in application rates of prospective students who attended Poly Rep led tour.
Net Impact, Cal Poly Chapter
Environmental Consultant
09.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- 10-week consultation with the sustainability team at SRAM-the second largest bike part manufacturing company in the world, known for leading sustainability initiatives in the bike part manufacturing industry.
- Interacted weekly with sustainability team - built strong personal and professional relationships
- Narrowed down interests of team through intentional meeting agendas.
- Extensively researched 10+ other outdoor companies' sustainability marketing initiatives.
- Created proposals to accomplish outward facing publicity for SRAM sustainability initiatives.
- Consolidated 10-week project proposals into a 30+ page final powerpoint for SRAM Sustainability Team.
- Presented final project to SRAM team and Net Impact Club Team.
UC Berkeley Alumni Association
Summer Camp Counselor
06.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Positively interacted with 150+ campers consisting of UC Berkeley Alumni and their children ranging from age 1-18.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and development levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities; taught swim lessons to children 2-10; responsible for structuring lesson plans, organizing and managing time, safety conditions, and keeping the pool and equipment in excellent condition.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers in camp performances and other activities.
- Maintained cleanliness & safety protocols during COVID-19 pandemic by implementation of appropriate cleaning protocols.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
Wavelengths Surf Shop
Sales Associate
07.2020 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Strongly enforced in-store CDC guidelines amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engaged customers and promoted specific merchandise.
- Conducted financial transactions with customers.
- Calculated and recorded weekly inventory.
- Increased sales by intuitively listening to customers' wants; catered product recommendations to understood needs.
- Developed ability to self-initiate the performance of necessary tasks.
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo, CA
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
06.2022
University Overview
- 3.4 GPA
- Environmental Studies Minor
- Net Impact, Cal Poly Chapter Member
Skills
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Team Goals
- Strong Communicator
Extra Involvements
Teacher's Assistant, General Family Psychology
- Assisted professor with first implementation of online teaching platform (Zoom).
- Facilitated comfortable classroom environment through virtual class discussions.
- Took detailed notes each class for documentation.
- Acted as email correspondent between students and professor.
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
El Bosque De Don Roberto
09.2022 - 12.2022
Nature Connection Education Intern
Outside Now
01.2022 - 07.2022
Frontline Rental Center Assistant
Associated Students Incorporated, Poly Escapes
09.2021 - 06.2022
Environmental Consultant
Net Impact, Cal Poly Chapter
09.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Wavelengths Surf Shop
07.2020 - 06.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
UC Berkeley Alumni Association
06.2019 - 09.2021
Official University Ambassador, Poly Rep
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
03.2019 - 06.2022
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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