Maddox Castro
Salt Lake City
Summary
Driven Economics and Environmental Sustainability student from Vermont focused on environmental policy, sustainable land use, and community-based environmental initiatives. Strong interest in government environmental regulation and science-based policy that protects ecosystems while supporting communities. Hands-on experience in community gardening, food systems, and outdoor land stewardship combined with an understanding of economic and policy frameworks that shape environmental decision-making.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Tree Utah
08.2025 - 11.2025
- (1 hours per week for 3 months)
- Worked with long-time volunteers to clear community garden beds in preparation for winter
- Learned proper tool usage for garden maintenance, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Contributed to soil preparation and composting efforts, improving plant health and productivity.
- Collaborated with volunteers to implement sustainable gardening practices, promoting environmental awareness.
Volunteer
Wasatch Community Gardens
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2025 - 11.2025
- (3 hours per week for 3 months)
- Harvested fruits and vegetables for distribution to the local community to the support sustainable land use
- Harvested fruits and vegetables for distribution to local community members, contributing to food access efforts
- Helped set up and support community events promoting environmental awareness and engagement
- Harvested fruits and vegetables for distribution to the local community to support sustainable land use
LAWN CARE WORKER
Goufor Lawn Care
Sunapee, NH
05.2024 - 08.2025
- (Part time- 10-20 hours per week)
- Maintained landscaped areas to support plant health and safe, clean outdoor spaces
- Planted and pruned trees, shrubs, and bushes to improve long-term landscape sustainability
- Prepared outdoor spaces for seasonal conditions to preserve plant and soil health
- Operated electric garden tools safely and efficiently in team-based outdoor work environments
HOST
Tuckerbox
White River Junction, VT
04.2024 - 09.2024
- (Part time-20 hours per week)
- Communicated with servers to maintain efficiency and organization
- Organized reservations and all seating arrangements
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant and bathrooms
- Stayed attentive to assist servers and efficiently turnover tables
- Process payment using POS system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability, Econometrics
University of Utah
01.2028
Skills
- Sustainable land maintenance
- Plant care and basic horticulture
- Community engagement and event support
- Environmental stewardship
- Team-based outdoor work
- Problem-solving
- Community engagement
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- Environmental Economics
- International Economics
- Organic Gardening
Timeline
Volunteer
Tree Utah
08.2025 - 11.2025
Volunteer
Wasatch Community Gardens
08.2025 - 11.2025
LAWN CARE WORKER
Goufor Lawn Care
05.2024 - 08.2025
HOST
Tuckerbox
04.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Sustainability, Econometrics
University of Utah