Makenzie Cummings
Sonoma,CA
Summary
Passionate and dependable professional bringing 10 years of related experience with an aptitude for versatile communication and interpersonal relationship building. Collaborative leader with commitment to partnering with coworkers to promote an empowered work culture that accelerates teams towards organizations goals. Highly motivated to utilize these skills and passion to support local communities and beyond in progressing towards food and resource security.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager, Field Operations
Oak Hill Farm
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking flowers, fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
- Collaborated with 4-8 crew members to complete tasks safely and efficiently, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Assisted with the transportation of harvested crops to local markets or processing facilities as required.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Completed regular retail inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Handled cash, check and credit cards, processing transactions onsite for products and services.
- Supported farm operations with proficient use of various agricultural tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Helped maintain a clean farm environment, organizing storage areas and keeping tools in working order.
Education and Marketing Administrative Assistant
Moringa For Life
01.2015 - 07.2023
- Designed online course platform for delivering course materials pertaining to plant specific sustainable agriculture, plant and soil science, compost and permaculture.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Developed creative briefs outlining objectives for specific projects or campaigns, streamlining communication between teams.
- Utilized various authoring tools to create visually appealing and interactive e-learning modules.
- Designed over 40 interactive assessments for measuring student progress and comprehension.
- Provided ongoing support to instructors, assisting with technical issues or clarifications on course materials as needed.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to report on progress toward goals as well as discuss future opportunities or challenges.
- Delivered train-the-trainer sessions, empowering instructors with the knowledge required to effectively facilitate new courses.
- Enhanced brand visibility by coordinating social media campaigns and creating engaging content.
Early Childhood Educator
Connolly Ranch Education Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with group of 5-10 students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Garden Supervisor
Santa Rosa Junior College
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Supervised 8-10 student crew members in farming best practices, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged growth and learning.
- Contributed to successful harvest seasons by working closely with other crew members on harvesting tasks such as picking, sorting, packing, and transportation.
- Assisted in the development of online program called Tend to track crop rotations and streamline task management for staff and field crew members.
- Facilitated in the management, harvesting, packing and distribution of an 80 person CSA.
- Regularly assisted in leading farm tours and class activities for groups of 10-20 college students or visitors.
- Ensured optimal greenhouse conditions with diligent monitoring and adjusting of temperature, humidity, and lighting levels.
- Improved overall greenhouse efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Maximized in-field plant health by documenting and monitoring soil moisture levels and adjusting watering schedules accordingly.
Education
Associate in Science - Sustainable Agriculture
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Greater San Diego Academy
Jamul, CA05.2014
Certification - Equine Physical Therapy
Association of Hanna Somatic Educators
Novato, CA05.2014
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Management
- Workflow Planning
- Program Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Employee Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Field Operations
Oak Hill Farm
02.2022 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Connolly Ranch Education Center
09.2020 - 11.2020
Garden Supervisor
Santa Rosa Junior College
03.2018 - 12.2019
Education and Marketing Administrative Assistant
Moringa For Life
01.2015 - 07.2023
Associate in Science - Sustainable Agriculture
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Greater San Diego Academy
Certification - Equine Physical Therapy
Association of Hanna Somatic Educators
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