Experience

Riverwest Food Pantry

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Acquisition and Wellness Coordinator

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  Wellness Coordination:Coordinate community chef cooking demonstrations, assist with community needs assessment, assist with community meal planning and execution, built healthy recipe library, lead wellness committee in meetings, implement "Recipe in a Bag" initiative to promote healthy eating and community engagement during COVID-19.Food Acquisition and Inventory Management:Organize and manage food inventory to meet programmatic needs of the Riverwest Food Pantry, work with multiple community partners to acquire healthiest food possible, ensure that local and state guidelines and reporting are met, coordinate and schedule all food pick-ups and deliveries, liaison between urban farm and food pantry to acquire fresh, organic produce.Pantry Operations Management: Lead volunteers in various food pantry operations including weekly breakfast and hospitality area, donation sorting and organization, and food distribution, worked with team to smoothly transition during the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to serve and meet the growing food and other needs of the community.Community Living:Participate in communal living with other mission interns, host community members, attend weekly formation sessions, assist with recruitment efforts for the mission internship program including giving talks and hosting college students.I was honored to receive this recommendation from one of my supervisors: "Claire has done a fantastic job as our mission intern responsible for food acquisition and food wellness. Her attention to detail and follow through have been tremendous as we ask our mission interns to "juggle" quite a few plates at one time. She will be a great addition to any team looking for a team player with strong administration skills, good follow through and the ability to lead a project."



Portage County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public and Community Health Intern

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Employee Wellness Coordination:Implemented internal employee wellness walking program challenge which encouraged regular work breaks among Health Department employees.Wisconsin Retail Assessment Project Research:Researched placement of tobacco, alcohol, and food in local convenience stores and reported findings to community.Community Health Education:Implemented county-wide tick safety education campaign, created monthly displays and handouts for clients of the public health clinic around topics such as mental health, summer safety, and breastfeeding, posted health educational tips on social media pages.Coalition Member:Participated in several local coalitions including the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition, Mental Health Coalition, and Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition.



University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office of Sustainability Special Events Coordinator

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  Sustainability Vendor Fair Coordination:Coordinated annual sustainability vendor fair, communicated to vendors, planned activities and food for participants, reserving space on campus, and coordinating all other logistical needs.Sustainable Film Series Coordination:Planned and hosted sustainable film series for college students and community members.Earth Week Planner:Led and facilitated meetings with faculty, student leaders, and campus staff to plan events celebrating and promoting sustainability to the larger community.