Experience

The SOS Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Programs

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  o Work with Executive Director to complete and submit relevant grant and endowment applications, ensuring that submission deadlines are met and guidelines are exactly followed.o Oversee the SOS AmeriCorps VISTA program, including but not limited to initiatives focusing on nutrition education, community-based classes, volunteer recruitment and retention, client-outreach, and other initiatives to increase the capacity and accessibility of SOS’s services. o Serve as the liaison between SOS food pantries and community partners at the local and regional level, in partnership with the Executive Director;• Ensure all necessary data is being effectively collected and maintained. In partnership with Kitchen staff, manage reimbursable federal nutrition programs, including but not limited to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the Afterschool Meals Program (AMP), and the Child Care Food Program (CCFP)• Represent SOS in interagency and donor relations in the community, including radio spots, regular interagency check-in meetings, local presentations, etc.• Seek opportunities for environmentally sustainable initiatives that coincide with SOS’s mission of food justice and sustainable food systems.• Regularly explore additional program opportunities to diversify revenue streams, meet funder obligations, and enhance program outputs. Show less

• Healthy Food Access & Nutrition Education AmeriCorps VISTA

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2021

  • Coordinate, schedule, and recruit volunteers, expand volunteer opportunities and knowledge• Assist the Deputy Director and Executive Director with grant applications, grant management, relevant data collection and donor relations. • With input from the community, create new partnerships with hunger-related socialservice agencies in the Lower and Middle Keys with the goal of streamlining services and increasing the availability of food resources for low-income individuals and families.• Manage social media accounts with the goal of increasing awareness around and support of SOS programs.• Help plan and run various nutrition classes and community events at the Community Kitchen with the goal of community nutrition education and awareness Show less



Moosewood Restaurant

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front of House Supervisor

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

  • World-renowned vegetarian restaurant that prioritizes local food sourcing and strives for sustainability • Trained to host, serve, bartend, and supervise • Engage with customers to assure satisfaction with food, beverages, and dining experience- typically interacting with 150 and 200 customers per shift • Communicate and coordinate efforts with servers, bussers, bartenders, kitchen staff, and supervisors • Put in orders and take payments and reservations via computer systems and over the phone • Prepare juices and syrups and make drinks to order • Multitask and prioritize functions to be as efficient as possible • Ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for customers and staff Show less



Sodexo

• France
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainability Intern

  • Oct 2016 - May 2018

  • Assisted in scheduling, planning, and running events at the Ithaca College dining halls ie: WasteLess Week, Meatless Mondays, Compost Birthday where about 200-400 students attend • Brainstormed opportunities to further sustainability efforts and encouraged conversation among students and dining employees • Designed posters, banners, flyers, social media posts for dining hall initiatives • Posted on social media to bring attention to sustainability initiatives and upcoming or ongoing events Show less



Ithaca College Aquaponics Research Team

• Student Researcher

  • Jan 2016 - May 2018

  • Senior research culminating in a 20 page thesis on the nutrient content of our aquaponic greens in comparison to store-bought greens, to evaluate aquaponics as a method of addressing nutrient deficiencies in urban food deserts • Educating local middle school on aquaponics and helping establish a system • System maintenance each week including water chemical testing for pH, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia • Working in a team of 8 people headed by Paula Turkon of the Environmental Studies department Show less



Food Resiliency Network

• Intern

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  • Wrote a literature review on global examples of sustainable farming in floodplain restoration areas • Attended local network meetings and discussions • Edited the formal proposal for the Christchurch City Counsel • Wrote a literature review on global examples of sustainable farming in floodplain restoration areas • Attended local network meetings and discussions • Edited the formal proposal for the Christchurch City Counsel



Ithaca College Dance Team

• Secretary

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Planned performances and fundraisers on campus and at local venues • Corresponded with school officials and outside professionals to instill these events and performances Manage finances of the team • Collaborated with other executive board members to represent the entire team at on and off-campus events, meetings, and professional interactions • Planned performances and fundraisers on campus and at local venues • Corresponded with school officials and outside professionals to instill these events and performances Manage finances of the team • Collaborated with other executive board members to represent the entire team at on and off-campus events, meetings, and professional interactions



Dance Theatre of New Jersey

• Assistant Teacher

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Worked with kids aged 2-13 in tap, ballet, jazz, and hip hop classes • Assisted main teacher in teaching and perfecting dances • Engaged with students so they were having fun and learning in a safe, welcoming environment • Went backstage with students at competitions and performances • Worked with kids aged 2-13 in tap, ballet, jazz, and hip hop classes • Assisted main teacher in teaching and perfecting dances • Engaged with students so they were having fun and learning in a safe, welcoming environment • Went backstage with students at competitions and performances