Candidate for Master of AOM, Chinese Herbal Medicine '23

• Sep 2020 - Present

Founder

• Sep 2016 - Present

Perennial Collective is a network of wildcrafters and organic herb growers across North America. We create seasonal blends for self-care based on local ecology, seasonality, and cultural relevance. Each blend we offer is unique to its limited run, because each is composed of the finest plant matter available for the location and time of year. We believe in taking risks, adapting flavor profiles based on past successes and how the weather and elements have affected our lands. Our commitment to high-quality, fresh herbs harvested at the height of their potency and crafted for the best experience possible is unwavering. Show less

Consulting Partner

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2017

• Co-developed and launched new business model for small, sustainable farm focused on raising heritage hogs and sheep, free range laying hens, and utilizing permaculture methods to cultivate herbs for tea production. • Design and implementation of 1.5 acres of perennial gardens. • Oversee operations including facility maintenance, grounds maintenance and integrated pest management. • Responsible for purchase and care of livestock and management of breeding schedules to meet demand. • Developed standard operating procedures and streamline logistical effectiveness for sales growth. • Built and maintain relationships with community customers, farmer’s markets, retailers and suppliers. Show less

Interim Managing Director

• May 2016 - May 2017

• Oversee operations of remote multinational team, including 20+ independent contractors. Coordinate, lead and support Greenhorns projects and programming. Direct founder’s creative vision into strategic, actionable plans. • Serve as liaison between Founder, Advisory Board, Fiscal Sponsor, and staff. • Manage core team, including: strategic planning, budget/P&L oversight, compliance, technology infrastructure, communications and marketing. • Provide oversight for staffing, including hiring, onboarding, and professional development. • Monitor income and expenses in alignment with budget parameters. Track program expenses and budget variances. Track staff and vendor invoices. Create and implement tools for fiscal management. • Participate in grant writing and development strategy. Developed sponsorships to support core projects. • Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally, developing and operations. • Provide oversight of Google drive management. Review and update procedures, templates, manuals and tracking documents as needed. Show less

Director of Client Relations

• Oct 2014 - May 2016

• Managed customer service and communications content for wholesale and retail of rare and heritage livestock and heirloom dry goods. • Implemented Heritage Test Kitchen, a program familiarizing top restaurant clientele to a curated product list. • Designed marketing campaigns for multiple social media channels and developed consumer-focused blog. • Secured new wholesale and restaurant accounts throughout the New York metropolitan area. • Sourced, presented and assisted in evaluating new producers of heritage meats, charcuterie, and complementary pantry items products and producers for team. Show less

Food Radio & Research Intern

• May 2014 - Oct 2014

• Researched, composed, and produced timely food related features, analyses and commentaries for radio. www.heritageradionetwork.org (Circulation: one million listeners a month in over 200 countries) • Strategically designed and implemented HRN’s media campaign for Chef’s Collaborative Summit 2014. • Assisted Directors with content management and media outreach. • Researched, composed, and produced timely food related features, analyses and commentaries for radio. www.heritageradionetwork.org (Circulation: one million listeners a month in over 200 countries) • Strategically designed and implemented HRN’s media campaign for Chef’s Collaborative Summit 2014. • Assisted Directors with content management and media outreach.

Rotary International Group Vocational Exchange

• May 2012 - Jul 2012

• Recipient of awarded providing travel to communities in Goias and Mineras Gerias States. • Toured production areas and processing facilities of agricultural businesses. • Staged in select restaurants. • Recipient of awarded providing travel to communities in Goias and Mineras Gerias States. • Toured production areas and processing facilities of agricultural businesses. • Staged in select restaurants.

Chef de Partie

• Feb 2010 - May 2012

Station Manager Garde Manger, Pastry, and Fish. Responsible for station organization and preparation before and during service. Worked with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in menu planning. Created dishes to highlight seasonal products. Station Manager Garde Manger, Pastry, and Fish. Responsible for station organization and preparation before and during service. Worked with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in menu planning. Created dishes to highlight seasonal products.

Kitchen Manager

• May 2008 - Sep 2009

Prepared all daily meals for natural builders, Permaculture gardeners, and site visitors. Worked alongside gardeners to plan menu based on product grown onsite. Prepared all daily meals for natural builders, Permaculture gardeners, and site visitors. Worked alongside gardeners to plan menu based on product grown onsite.