Natalie Rezek
PSE Program Assistant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Deep interest in sustainable and ethical agriculture, environmental protection, and food justice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Food Box PSE Program Assistant
Children’s Aid Go! Healthy
6 2023 - Current
- Coordinate produce for distribution, communicate and register participants for program, distribute produce at 3 sites to 200+ participants
- Provide administrative support to department leadership, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Assist with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Enhance program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, distribution arrangements, and attendee registration processes.
- Supported planning and coordination of FoodBox program and associated activities
Household Assistant
Leanne Twombes
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Assisting housebound homeowner with errands, household organization/physically demanding tasks, weekly food shopping, clerical tasks such as mailing and shipping 5-10 packages weekly.
- Increased efficiency of errand running by planning routes that maximized productivity while minimizing travel time.
- Provided research assistance on various projects, leading to informed decisions based on accurate information.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Developed and implemented activities to improve clients' quality of life.
Outfitter
Fleet Feet
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Conducted thorough fittings for customers seeking running shoes, taking accurate measurements and ensuring a perfect fit.
- Handled incoming shipments of merchandise by unpacking boxes, verifying contents against invoices, and organizing items on the sales floor or in storage areas as necessary.
- Used point-of-sale systems to process payments and check inventory levels.
- Proactively addressed potential issues related to inventory or merchandise quality before they became bigger problems.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to achieve monthly sales targets and performance goals.
Renovator
Self-employeed
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of renovation tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and flooring installation.
- Effectively managed multiple projects simultaneously including 2 bathroom renovations, 1 kitchen renovation, 5 rooms painted, installed 3 rooms with crown molding, ensuring timely completion and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Enhanced property value by executing high-quality renovation projects, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
Floor & Backroom Associate
Diane’s Natural Market
2021.07 - 2021.09
- Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with coworkers on various tasks and projects in the backroom area.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Research Assistant
UMass Vegetable Extension
2020.05 - 2020.08
- This position was put on hold until it was ultimately dissolved due to the Covid pandemic, it is listed here to explain the gap in employment.
- Maintain research plots and collect data for various studies.
- Perform statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Organize research materials, maintain well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Office Assistant
Cognitive Science Department Hampshire College
2018.10 - 2020.05
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail for 30+ department employees
- Collaborated with 10 department Professors to complete assigned tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining clean workspace.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
Park Worker
Middle Bass Island State Park
2017.05 - 2017.09
- Maintained strict confidentiality of guest information, adhering to industry best practices and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Supported overall park operations by assisting with administrative tasks such as managing reservations and maintaining records for 30 camping plots and 60 boating slips.
- Supported event planning efforts by coordinating group bookings and managing room blocks for large parties or conferences.
- Contributed to wildlife conservation efforts by monitoring habitats within park and reporting any concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Established rapport with diverse groups of visitors by utilizing excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity when interacting with guests from various backgrounds.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to ensure smooth daily operations, fostering a positive team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Hampshire College
Amherst. MA 2017.08 - 2020.05
No Degree - Undecided
Ohio University
Athens, OH 2001.05 -
Skills
Data Collection and Analysis
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Applications
Scientific, Research, and Technical Writing
Database Research
Documentation skills
Work Prioritization
Research and analysis
Problem-Solving and Multitasking
Organization and Attention to Detail
Document Management
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
Outfitter
Fleet Feet
2022.09 - 2023.06
Household Assistant
Leanne Twombes
2022.08 - 2023.07
Renovator
Self-employeed
2021.10 - 2022.05
Floor & Backroom Associate
Diane’s Natural Market
2021.07 - 2021.09
Research Assistant
UMass Vegetable Extension
2020.05 - 2020.08
Office Assistant
Cognitive Science Department Hampshire College
2018.10 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Hampshire College
2017.08 - 2020.05
Park Worker
Middle Bass Island State Park
2017.05 - 2017.09
No Degree - Undecided
Ohio University
2001.05 -
Food Box PSE Program Assistant
Children’s Aid Go! Healthy
6 2023 - Current
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