Zachary Simone

• I launched Earth Vision Gardens to regenerate Long Island through the use of permaculture design and ecological, multi functional landscaping.
• I created many edible gardens which provided my local community with an abundance of home grown food and beauty.
• Developed key operational initiatives to drive exponential business growth.
• Created a promotional advertising campaign to spread awareness of the vital need to regenerate long island by growing our own food and transforming lawns into food forests and nature sanctuaries
• Within two years I was able to gain a wide ranging clientele and hire employees who still maintain the many gardens I started.

• Researched potential local, regional, and national partnerships
• Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
• Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
• Helped craft community constitution
• Maintained permaculture food forests

• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Attended industry events and conventions to expain sales opportunities.
• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborated with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

In the summer of 2019 after graduating from high school I decided there was a vital need for me to begin learning more practical life skills such as growing my own food. I discovered permaculture homesteading and knew that was exactly what I was looking for. I soon traveled to Montana to participate in a Permaculture Design Course and afterwards joined the apprentice program.

Throughout this program I learned a great deal about connecting with and tending to the land in a regenerative way. I gained many skills in homesteading, off grid living, food forestry, garden design and maintenance as well as communal living.