Maxime Etilé
Tenino,WA
Summary
Project and program manager with experience spanning agricultural business development, food systems, organic certification, cooperative development, and environmental management. Skilled in grant development and management, strategic planning, budget oversight, technical assistance, partnership coordination, and facilitation. Brings a collaborative, systems-oriented approach grounded in food justice, environmental sustainability, and community-based economic development.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC)
05.2022 - Current
- Write and manage federal, state, and local grants supporting agricultural business development and food systems work.
- Coordinated implementation of the first Western Washington Food System Partnership Project Accelerator program.
- Provide business support to food and agricultural enterprises, including grant writing, strategic planning, budget management, and organizational development.
- Support cooperative development and organizational capacity-building with the Washington Hmong Farmers Cooperative and Wakulima USA, which serves the East African community in King County.
- Plan project budgets and support financial planning, partnership coordination, and delivery of technical assistance.
Organic Input Material Reviewer
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Organic Program
03.2017 - 04.2022
- Evaluated input materials for compliance with organic standards and requirements.
- Provided detailed technical assistance to help customers interpret regulations and understand the steps needed to achieve compliance.
- Prepared clear written reviews documenting issues, applicable requirements, and recommended actions.
Staff Collective Member; Expansion Committee Coordinator
The Olympia Food Co-op
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Led and coordinated a three-year store expansion committee involving four staff members and three Board members; coordinated a feasibility study for a new store.
- Contributed to the Finance, Facilities, Hiring, and Labor Vision teams within the staff collective.
- Helped coordinate collaborative decision-making and cross-functional work in a cooperative organizational setting.
Scientific & Environmental Consultant
Foundation for Agrarian Reform Cooperatives in Mindanao (FARMCOOP)
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Contributed scientific and environmental consulting support, including assistance with a cultivation system for export-quality organic banana production.
Environmental Consultant
Gustavo Torres, Urban Architect, Martinique
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Provided environmental consulting services.
Environmental Planner / Project Manager
Environment and Energy Development Program, Regional Council of Martinique
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Supervised projects and partnerships for a five-person team and served for one year as interim Program Manager.
- Helped develop and implement public policies and programs related to waste, energy, natural parks, and water and air quality management.
- Organized and facilitated region-wide public-private partnerships; prepared written and oral reports for supervisors and elected representatives.
- Organized public information and education campaigns, presentations, and conference participation.
Education
Master of Science - Environment And Sustainable Development
National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico
Mexico CityMaster of Science - Physical Chemistry
University of Paris 11
Orsay, FranceSkills
Program & Project Management
Organic Standards & Compliance
Grant Development & Administration
Strategic Planning
Budget Planning (up to $12M annually)
Agricultural Business Technical Assistance
Food Systems Partnerships
Cooperative & Organizational Development
Stakeholder Facilitation
Certification
Organic Crop Inspector - International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA)
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Martinican Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC)
05.2022 - Current
Organic Input Material Reviewer
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Organic Program
03.2017 - 04.2022
Staff Collective Member; Expansion Committee Coordinator
The Olympia Food Co-op
03.2013 - 02.2017
Scientific & Environmental Consultant
Foundation for Agrarian Reform Cooperatives in Mindanao (FARMCOOP)
01.2005 - 01.2006
Environmental Consultant
Gustavo Torres, Urban Architect, Martinique
01.2004 - 01.2004
Environmental Planner / Project Manager
Environment and Energy Development Program, Regional Council of Martinique
01.2001 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Environment And Sustainable Development
National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico
Master of Science - Physical Chemistry
University of Paris 11