EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Field Cook, UCSB Summer field school Santa Cruz Island, CA (2012: 1 week)
Cooked 3 meals a day for a group of 15 field geology students
Tree Caretaker, Cottage Garden Nursery Damariscotta, ME (2012: 40 hrs/wk)
Planted and cared for trees and shrubbery, aided in delivery and landscaping projects
Midwife’s Assistant, Austin Area Birthing Center Austin, TX (2011-12: 20 hrs/wk)
Assisted in patient care and baby delivery including neonatal resuscitation and prenatal development education
Artisan Butcher's Apprentice, Kocurek Family Charcuterie Austin, TX (2011-12: 20 hrs/wk)
Apprenticed under Chef Lawrence Kocurek learning artisan butchery, charcuterie, and whole animal practices
Certified Basic Welder, Broesche Desgins Austin, TX (2010-11: 20 hrs/wk)
Completed metal fabrication projects on commission for clients
Manager and Cheesemonger, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop Austin, TX (2010-11: 20 hrs/wk)
Educated customers about cheese tasting and flavor profiles in order to distribute domestic and European artisanal cheeses to chefs and community members; taught Cheese 101 classes; participated in various wine tasting and vineyard selection in-service trainings; as manager: assisted in product research and selection for shop and local chefs
Medical Assistant, Republic Spine and Pain Clinic Austin, TX (Spring 2011: 20 hrs/wk)
Completed patient intake including vital signs and chief complaints and aided in procedures
Deer and Sheep Farm Hand Manapori, New Zealand (summer 2010: 40 hrs/wk)
Cared for deer and sheep including feeding, sorting, and herding
Applied Systems and Problem Solving Teacher, Centerpoint School Winooski, VT (2007-08: 40 hrs/wk)
Taught and supported high school students with substance abuse and behavioral challenges while developing curricula to fulfill Vermont state science and math requirements toward the high school diploma
Emergency Medical Technician, Richmond Rescue Richmond, VT (2007-09:24 hrs/wk)
Nationally Registered EMT on 3-person ambulance crew
Farm-to-Table Cook and Educator, Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT (2007: 15 hrs/wk)
Worked in 5-Star kitchen at Shelburne Farms Inn to prepare organic meals grown on 1,400-acre working non-profit farm and distribute them to farm visitors while educating them about sustainable farm-to-table practices
White Water Raft Guide, Bucking Rainbow/Blue Sky West Steamboat Springs, CO (2006: 40 hrs/wk)
Led white water rafting trips on class II-IV whitewater in northwest Colorado
Environmental Educator, Yampatika Outdoor Education Steamboat Springs, CO (2006: 10 hrs/wk)
Taught weekly summer classes to children and adults about the local ecology, horticulture, and geology; developed K-12 science curricula for local public school system
Organic Farm Hand, Red Fire Farm Granby, MA (2005: 12 hrs/wk)
Collected and analyzed organic soil samples; installed irrigation system; worked greenhouse, harvesting, and replanting of various crops; educated customers about CSA at Farmer’s Markets
Master Gardener’s Assistant for Massachusetts Horticultural Society Dover, MA (1999-05: 8 hrs/wk)
Teaching aid in botany laboratory exercises for grades 3-8, New England Flower Show tour guide
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Bronze Casting Studio Aid Austin, TX (2010-11)
Assisted in teaching community classes on plaster molds and bronze casting
Yellow Bike Project Austin, TX (2010-11)
Teach basic bike maintenance and build and repair bikes for Austin-area residents
Sustainable Food Center Austin, TX (2010-11)
Develop and lead after-school programs at J.J. Pickle Elementary School focused on garden education and applying healthy food systems to elementary school students’ daily lives
Green Corn Project Austin, TX (2010-11)
Install community gardens in Austin-area neighborhoods promoting urban agriculture education
Bike Recycle Vermont Burlington, VT (2007-2010)
Built and restored bicycles, and taught bike maintenance to local immigrant families
Richmond Rescue Richmond, VT (2007-2009)
Nationally Registered Backcountry Responder on Backcountry Search and Rescue crew
Zea Mays Printmaking Studio Florence, MA (2005-07)
Participated and aided in studio care and various workshops
Veterans Affairs Hospital Northampton, MA (2007)
Companionship volunteer, Silver Spoons meal aid for disabled veterans
4-H Club Westminster, MA (1997-2004)
Educated children about animal husbandry; performed various community services
SPECIAL SKILLS AND AWARDS
Nationally Certified Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (current)
Certified Welder (current)
National Outdoor Leadership School Wilderness Medical training (annually since 2011)
ArcGIS proficient
American Red Cross Avalanche Safety School workshop (2006)
Vermont Geological Society Student Presenter of the Year (2010)
Smith College Field Hockey MVP (2006)
Smith College Scholar Athlete (2003-07)
Field Cook, UCSB Summer field school Santa Cruz Island, CA (2012: 1 week)
Cooked 3 meals a day for a group of 15 field geology students
Tree Caretaker, Cottage Garden Nursery Damariscotta, ME (2012: 40 hrs/wk)
Planted and cared for trees and shrubbery, aided in delivery and landscaping projects
Midwife’s Assistant, Austin Area Birthing Center Austin, TX (2011-12: 20 hrs/wk)
Assisted in patient care and baby delivery including neonatal resuscitation and prenatal development education
Artisan Butcher's Apprentice, Kocurek Family Charcuterie Austin, TX (2011-12: 20 hrs/wk)
Apprenticed under Chef Lawrence Kocurek learning artisan butchery, charcuterie, and whole animal practices
Certified Basic Welder, Broesche Desgins Austin, TX (2010-11: 20 hrs/wk)
Completed metal fabrication projects on commission for clients
Manager and Cheesemonger, Antonelli’s Cheese Shop Austin, TX (2010-11: 20 hrs/wk)
Educated customers about cheese tasting and flavor profiles in order to distribute domestic and European artisanal cheeses to chefs and community members; taught Cheese 101 classes; participated in various wine tasting and vineyard selection in-service trainings; as manager: assisted in product research and selection for shop and local chefs
Medical Assistant, Republic Spine and Pain Clinic Austin, TX (Spring 2011: 20 hrs/wk)
Completed patient intake including vital signs and chief complaints and aided in procedures
Deer and Sheep Farm Hand Manapori, New Zealand (summer 2010: 40 hrs/wk)
Cared for deer and sheep including feeding, sorting, and herding
Applied Systems and Problem Solving Teacher, Centerpoint School Winooski, VT (2007-08: 40 hrs/wk)
Taught and supported high school students with substance abuse and behavioral challenges while developing curricula to fulfill Vermont state science and math requirements toward the high school diploma
Emergency Medical Technician, Richmond Rescue Richmond, VT (2007-09:24 hrs/wk)
Nationally Registered EMT on 3-person ambulance crew
Farm-to-Table Cook and Educator, Shelburne Farms Shelburne, VT (2007: 15 hrs/wk)
Worked in 5-Star kitchen at Shelburne Farms Inn to prepare organic meals grown on 1,400-acre working non-profit farm and distribute them to farm visitors while educating them about sustainable farm-to-table practices
White Water Raft Guide, Bucking Rainbow/Blue Sky West Steamboat Springs, CO (2006: 40 hrs/wk)
Led white water rafting trips on class II-IV whitewater in northwest Colorado
Environmental Educator, Yampatika Outdoor Education Steamboat Springs, CO (2006: 10 hrs/wk)
Taught weekly summer classes to children and adults about the local ecology, horticulture, and geology; developed K-12 science curricula for local public school system
Organic Farm Hand, Red Fire Farm Granby, MA (2005: 12 hrs/wk)
Collected and analyzed organic soil samples; installed irrigation system; worked greenhouse, harvesting, and replanting of various crops; educated customers about CSA at Farmer’s Markets
Master Gardener’s Assistant for Massachusetts Horticultural Society Dover, MA (1999-05: 8 hrs/wk)
Teaching aid in botany laboratory exercises for grades 3-8, New England Flower Show tour guide
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Bronze Casting Studio Aid Austin, TX (2010-11)
Assisted in teaching community classes on plaster molds and bronze casting
Yellow Bike Project Austin, TX (2010-11)
Teach basic bike maintenance and build and repair bikes for Austin-area residents
Sustainable Food Center Austin, TX (2010-11)
Develop and lead after-school programs at J.J. Pickle Elementary School focused on garden education and applying healthy food systems to elementary school students’ daily lives
Green Corn Project Austin, TX (2010-11)
Install community gardens in Austin-area neighborhoods promoting urban agriculture education
Bike Recycle Vermont Burlington, VT (2007-2010)
Built and restored bicycles, and taught bike maintenance to local immigrant families
Richmond Rescue Richmond, VT (2007-2009)
Nationally Registered Backcountry Responder on Backcountry Search and Rescue crew
Zea Mays Printmaking Studio Florence, MA (2005-07)
Participated and aided in studio care and various workshops
Veterans Affairs Hospital Northampton, MA (2007)
Companionship volunteer, Silver Spoons meal aid for disabled veterans
4-H Club Westminster, MA (1997-2004)
Educated children about animal husbandry; performed various community services
SPECIAL SKILLS AND AWARDS
Nationally Certified Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (current)
Certified Welder (current)
National Outdoor Leadership School Wilderness Medical training (annually since 2011)
ArcGIS proficient
American Red Cross Avalanche Safety School workshop (2006)
Vermont Geological Society Student Presenter of the Year (2010)
Smith College Field Hockey MVP (2006)
Smith College Scholar Athlete (2003-07)