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Sara Illig

San Jose,CA

Summary

Centered in community, connection, and constant reflection to support the liberation of all beings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Coordinator

Center For Psychedelic Therapies And Research
05.2023 - Current
  • Assists in coordinating class weekends, cohort workshops, and other events including venue, technology, vendors, catering, paperwork, communications
  • Administratively supports certificate classes' smooth functioning online and in person through drafting and publishing course documents, editing online course materials, and providing customer service to trainees.

Facilities Assistant Manager | Resident Caretaker

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Reporting to the Facilities Director, coordinates a team of volunteers, staff, and contractors to provide outstanding guest service experiences to visiting retreatants and teachers at an internationally recognized Buddhist retreat center
  • Served as 24 hour on call first responder for physical emergencies and guest needs.

Packshed Manager

Moon Valley Farm
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Reporting to Farm owner, coordinate the processing of organic produce and value-added products from Moon Valley’s 24 acres and multiple off-site farm partners to serve 500 families and 50 restaurants during onset of covid pandemic
  • Utilized surpluses and reduced waste by channeling food to local schools, tribes, and non-profit organizations.

Farmer | Ranch Hand | Resident

Ridgewood Ranch
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Participate in a variety of agricultural operations such as biodynamic/biointensive farming, orchard care, cattle ranching, livestock meat processing, and food preservation to support community events and local families
  • Assist in full construction and renovation of dilapidated properties to transition them into non-profit office spaces, residential homes, and community garden spaces.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science

Hood College
Frederick, MD
2016

Skills

  • Event Production
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Workflow Schedules
  • Compliance Requirements

Certification

Educating to Counter Oppressions - Starr King School for the Ministry, CA - 2023

Permaculture Design - Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, CA - 2022

Disaster Service Worker - Community Emergency Response Team Marin County, CA - 2022
CPR & AED - 2021
Mental Health First Aid - National Council for Behavioral Health - 2021

Volunteer History

  • Hongwanji Buddhist Mission - Honoka’a, HI 2021
    Assist with meal preparation to-go hot meals, assist in delivery/distribution of meals and groceries to families and individuals during covid pandemic
  • Garden's Project - Mendocino County, CA 2018
    Install and maintain community gardens, guide new volunteers
  • Starcross Monastic Community - Sonoma County, CA 2018
    While living in community here, support olive orchard and olive oil production, assist in community dinners, drive residents to doctors appointments, assist in weekly food pantry and clothing drive

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

Center For Psychedelic Therapies And Research
05.2023 - Current

Facilities Assistant Manager | Resident Caretaker

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
08.2021 - 01.2023

Packshed Manager

Moon Valley Farm
04.2020 - 12.2020

Farmer | Ranch Hand | Resident

Ridgewood Ranch
05.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science

Hood College
Sara Illig