Melanie Greatorex-Way
Monhegan,ME
Summary
Successful community organizer for many years. Effective communicator, fundraiser and community builder, with a focus on grassroots organizing of low-income and unemployed workers, as well as undocumented and marginalized workers. Passionate gardener growing a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Trucker
Self Employed Monhegan Trucking
Monhegan, ME
05.2019 - Current
- Welcomed guests upon arrival at the island. arriving to the island.
- Transport luggage and freight to cottages.
- Record arrival and departure dates and complete monthly billing for homeowners.
Small flower farmer
Self employed
Monhegan
03.2016 - Current
- Initiated seedling growth in greenhouse for diverse crop production.
- Transplanted and watered plants, including herbs, vegetables and flowers.
- Harvested and arranged flowers for sale to enhance customer offerings.
- Pruned perennials and annuals for winter preparation, enriching soil with seaweed and hay.
- Constantly learning more through the process and throughout the winter.
- Cut and prepared lettuce and other greens to sell at the island store.
Server
Monhegan Brewing Company
Monhegan, ME
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Poured beer for customers
- Answered questions and engaged in conversation with customers/visitors to the island.
- Cleaned taproom and kept shelves stocked.
- Made ginger beer
Barista and cashier
Black Duck
Monhegan, ME
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared drinks for customers.
- Cashed out customers buying merchandise.
- Stocked shelves.
- Answered questions and engaged in conversation with visitors to the island.
Farm worker
Ararat Farm
Lincolnville, Maine
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Started vegetables in the greenhouse.
- Watered and weeded crops.
- Harvested and prepared vegetables for market.
- Set up and maintained a farm stand.
Community organizer
Western Massachusetts Labor Action
Pittsfield, MA
01.2004 - 08.2014
- Led campaigns to fight rising utility costs and healthcare cutbacks.
- Developed and coordinated benefits for low-income workers, recruiting doctors, dentists and lawyers to participate and donate services.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for community service projects and activism.
- Trained and led volunteers in community action.
- Coordinated fundraising.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Gordon College
Wenham, MA 09.1995 - 05.2000
Skills
- Community building
- Fundraising
- Advocacy
- Multitasking
Timeline
Trucker
Self Employed Monhegan Trucking
05.2019 - Current
Server
Monhegan Brewing Company
05.2016 - 10.2018
Barista and cashier
Black Duck
05.2016 - 10.2016
Small flower farmer
Self employed
03.2016 - Current
Farm worker
Ararat Farm
05.2015 - 11.2015
Community organizer
Western Massachusetts Labor Action
01.2004 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Gordon College
09.1995 - 05.2000