Rafael Velez
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Dedicated intern with a strong foundation in urban farm operations and animal care. Committed to maintaining garden operations and ensuring plant health through effective communication and customer service skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Greenhouse Intern
Essex County Schools of Technology
Newark, New Jersey
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and order in the school greenhouse.
- Cared for plants, hydroponics, and aquaponics systems.
- Maintained the school garden.
Student Intern
Newark SYEP
Newark, USA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- I conducted garden work twice a week.
- Reviewed the effects nutrition has on humans, and their need for it.
- Developed baking skills and basic culinary knowledge.
- Worked closely with bee hives.
Education
Animal Science Career Technology Certificate - Animal Science
West Caldwell Tech
West Caldwell, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Urban Farms Operations
- Online Communication Apps
- Animal Care and Maintenance
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Writing Skills
- Document Organization
- Social Media Knowledge
- Computer Skills
- Informational Reporting
- Youth Engagement
- Food Handler Certification
Awards Certificates
- Academic Excellence in Animal Science
- Academic Excellence in English
- Chapter FFA Degree
- 2x 4-H Public Presentation
Activities
- Actively volunteered in community service activities: sold goods for revenue at school
- Beach clean up at Sandy Hook Beach
- FFA meetings
Certification
- Food Handler, ServSafe
- OSHA 10, CareerSafe
- State Degree, FFA
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors
- Academic Excellence in English and Animal Science
Timeline
Greenhouse Intern
Essex County Schools of Technology
02.2025 - 06.2025
Student Intern
Newark SYEP
07.2024 - 08.2024
Animal Science Career Technology Certificate - Animal Science
West Caldwell Tech