Perform duties of "Farmers' Market Manager/After-school Garden Club" as when employed under Future Foundations.
Provided direction during the COVID-19 Crisis with vendors and customers, ensuring safety measures were available such as handwashing stations, sanitization, masks, etc.
Provide guidance on HB177 food safety protocols and laws to vendors selling food items at the market.
Continue new relations with the WIC Program Directors and Managers to continue the use of the WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program with the Farmers' Market. Provide training and contracts with the market vendors, as well as providing on-site customer assistance in the use of these benefits.
Became a certified volunteer Extension Master Gardener in order to increase knowledge of NM gardening within the community and the After-School students, and assist others in improving their sustainable garden practices.
Farmers' Market Manager/After-School Garden Club
Future Foundations Family Center
Grants, NM
07.2018 - 06.2020
Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive sales growth at the Grants Farmers' Market.
Manage day-to-day operations of the Farmer's Market, including sales, records, vendor registrations and compliance with guidelines, set-up and closing, and customer service.
Maintain records of transactions conducted at the Farmer's Market.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards related to operating a Farmers' Market under the direction of the New Mexico Farmers' Marketing Association.
Coordinate with local organizations and businesses in order to promote the Farmer's Market in the community.
Assist in resolving customer or vendor complaints at the market.
Participate in networking and educational events with other farmers' market managers across the state of New Mexico at the NMFMA Conferences in Santa Fe.
Manage, create, and maintain the Grants Farmers' Market social media pages; creating consistent content to keep the community informed and increase followers.
Promote the Market through the newspaper and radio ads, encouraging the use of the SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks Program.
Manage the EBT/SNAP program along with Double Up Food Bucks, a program designed to make local food accessible to all incomes. Double Up Food Bucks is a statewide healthy food incentive program managed by the New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association.
Develop relations with the WIC Program Directors to continue the use of the WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program with the Farmers' Market. Provided training and contracts with the market vendors, as well as providing on-site customer assistance in the use of these benefits.
Manage and develop the garden at Future Foundations Family Center (Grants Recreation Center), as well as providing gardening and nutritional education for the children participating in the After-School Program.
Cafeteria Worker
Downtown D'lites
Kilgore, TX
02.2016 - 08.2016
Assisted in the preparation of food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Including portion control and custom orders.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and surfaces to maintain a safe working environment.
Served customers quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently to process payments from customers.
Followed health and safety regulations when preparing meals or handling food products.