Food Production and Market Coordinator Resume Example

Ambitious student pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with a minor in Environmental Science. Eager to contribute developed knowledge in environmental advocacy through organizational leadership. Skilled in problem solving, and sustainability knowledge. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Undergraduate Student Researcher (2017 - 2019)

with the Agroecology & Resilient Food Systems Program

Evaluation of Potential Benefits of Mycorrhiza Fungi in Improving the Quality and Yield of Commercial Aloe Plants

Objectives of this study were to evaluate the potential benefit of mycorrhiza fungi to improve the yield and quality of aloe plants and to determine the best inoculation method as part of a standard operating procedure.

• Visited local organic farms around the Rio Grande Valley.
• Conducted field work on farms such as collecting soil and plant samples.
• Analyzed data and followed procedures in lab setting.
• Poster presented research at numerous conferences regarding soil science, agronomy, sustainable agriculture, or social and environmental concerns.
• Conferences include USDA, NSAC, SSA, etc.

Environmental Awareness Club

at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Organization Leader

08/2017 - Current

• Inspired communities and individual citizens to mobilize and coordinate forces and develop tools to accomplish social change in local and relevant activism.
• Raised funds, organized and conducted meetings, engaged with and listened to marginalized populations and uncovered previously unavailable resources.
• Trained students to lead social change, run strategic campaigns, organize news conferences, build strong coalitions, generate grassroots support and coordinate student events on campus.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Created agenda, materials and communications for team meetings.
• Developed, designed and executed environmental and energy conservation projects on a local and university level.

Conferences Attended:

• Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance, NRCS sponsored - online (2020)
• International Society of Arboriculture, Texas Chapter - online (2020)
• National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Members Meeting – McAllen, Texas (2020)
• Soil Science Society of America, Annual Meeting – San Diego, California (2019)
• USDA - National Institute of Food & Agriculture Conference – Washington, D.C. (2018)
• Texas Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers Conference – McAllen Texas (2018)
• Subtropical Agriculture & Environments Society – Weslaco, Texas (2017 - 2019)

Workshops Attended:

• Sierra Club, Wildlands Campaign Training – Seattle, Washington (2019)
• “An Agroecological Worldview in Action” Workshop, The Land Institute – Austin, Texas (2019)
• International Workshop on Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture – Miami, Florida (2019)
• Annual Texas Hydro-Geo Workshop – Boerne, TX (2017 - 2018)
• Lozano Long Food Conference – Austin, Texas (2017)
• URGE Reproductive Justice Leadership Institute - San Antonio, Texas (2017)

Certifications:

40-Hour HAZWOPER Training, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120, (2018)

• Student At-Large, University Food Services Advisory Committee (2019 - 2020)
• Student Member, Tree Advisory Board for the City of Edinburg, TX (2019)
• Participant in Sierra Club, Annual Congressional Lobby Week – Washington D.C. (2019)
• Study Abroad Student, International Programs and Partnerships in Merida, Mexico (2019)
• Study Abroad Student, International Programs and Partnerships in Florence, Italy (2018)
• Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society (2016)

• Baptist Student Ministry, Volunteer Kitchen, Edinburg, Texas (2020)
• Phone-banked with Get Out The Vote campaign under URGE, Edinburg, Texas (2018)
• Food Not Bombs, McAllen, Texas (2017 - 2019)
• McAllen Nature Center, McAllen, Texas (2016 - 2020)
• UTRGV Agroecology Organic Garden, Edinburg, Texas (2017 - Current)