Rachel S. Brown
Zebulon,NC
Summary
To further a permanent career working with USDA FSA, while along side farmers and ranchers helping them along the way!
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Analyst
USDA Farm Service Agency
Nashville, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Working closely with farmers and building good customer relations with them.
- Developed comprehensive reports on program outcomes, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and policies.
- Implemented data entry protocols in program management software, increasing accuracy in farmer assistance records.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to collaboration.
- Reviewed program implementation plans to assess risk and feasibility.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring key milestones were met on time and within budget.
- Working with NAP crops and them playing key roles in fulfilling program requirements.
Owner Operator
Crème N Charm Custom Creations
Zebulon, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Create custom logos and branding
- Customizing home goods, kitchen ware, and clothing
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking for business sustainability.
- Enhanced online presence through social media engagement and website optimization strategies.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Sales Associate
H & R Produce
Rocky Mount, NC
04.2020 - Current
- Retail sales of produce and ice cream at Nash County Farmer’s Market
- Weigh and package produce
- Accept customer payments
- Assisting customers in the selection of plants, fruit, produce
Veterinary Technician
Safe Haven for Cats
Raleigh, NC
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Handle, dose, and monitor cat patients
- Document cat medical and behavioral issues
- Assist with paperwork and charts for cats
- Assist in adoption of cats, observe all protocols to prevent the spread disease and infection of cats in the shelter
- Assist with shelter intake, proficient in safe animal handling techniques (including feral/community cats)
- Use of veterinary clinic software such as Shelter Manager
Recreation Aide
Town of Nashville - Parks and Recreation Department
Nashville, NC
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervise recreation activities held at Nashville Community Center
- Monitor rentals of town facilities
- Camp counselor for summer youth camps
- Document patrons on RecDesk software
- Set up gym for activities and free play, assist with special programs (which may involve decorating, hosting and cleaning up after events)
- Assist in the main office with clerical duties (answering the phones, assisting customers, and other miscellaneous tasks)
- Fill out accident report forms and incident report, communicate issues and problems to Assistant Parks and Rec Director and emergency personnel
Sales Associate
Tig’s Courtyard/Carolina Cheese Company
Wilson, NC
06.2018 - 03.2023
- General counter and kitchen help at coffee and sandwich shop
- Taking customer orders, serve food and beverages to guests in restaurant
- Looked for ways to consolidate service and increase table turns
- Answered questions, and made menu recommendations, served customers in an accommodating manner
- Applied positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests
- Maintained table cleanliness
- Assisted in keeping the restaurant clean, delivered food and beverages to tables as needed
- Reported to property on time and in proper uniform
- Processed payments of food and drink orders with the cash register
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
N.C State Board of Community Colleges
05.2021
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - undefined
Nash Community College
12.2023
Timeline
Program Analyst
USDA Farm Service Agency
09.2025 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Safe Haven for Cats
06.2024 - 06.2025
Owner Operator
Crème N Charm Custom Creations
08.2022 - Current
Recreation Aide
Town of Nashville - Parks and Recreation Department
04.2022 - 10.2024
Sales Associate
H & R Produce
04.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Tig’s Courtyard/Carolina Cheese Company
06.2018 - 03.2023
Veterinary Assistant Certificate - undefined
Nash Community College
High School Equivalency Diploma -
N.C State Board of Community Colleges