Liz Wang
Grower's Assistant at The Food Project- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Chinese -
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Experience
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The Food Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grower's Assistant
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Urban Farming Institute of Boston (UFI)
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Urban Farmer Trainee
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
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Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
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Non-profit Organization Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Neighborhood Client Service Coordinator
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
• Managed food pantry services to 400 people per month• Oversaw 20 interns and volunteers throughout the academic year• Supported the Operations Manager to meet work plan goals, oversee office inventory and building maintenance, and manage staff and volunteer calendars
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Case Manager
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
• Served as Tax Co-Coordinator under the VITA tax program• Coordinated the recruitment and lessons for the Youth Engaged In Action! (YEA!) Program, a 3-week long summer program for 13-year olds that focuses on civic engagement and financial literacy
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City Year
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Corps Member
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
• Partnered with a 5th grade classroom to improve attendance, academic scores, and classroom behavior • Facilitated after-school lessons in collaboration with the Greater Boston Young People’s Project • Partnered with a 5th grade classroom to improve attendance, academic scores, and classroom behavior • Facilitated after-school lessons in collaboration with the Greater Boston Young People’s Project
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Chick-fil-A Restaurants
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Back of House Team Member
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
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Blaze Pizza, LLC
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Pizza'olo
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
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University of Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sensory Laboratory Technician
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May 2013 - Aug 2016
• Trained panelists on proper tasting procedure, leading to faster testing and fewer compromises in data for experience-based scales, product acceptability tests, and shelf-life tests• Adhered to client guidelines and ensured accuracy when reviewing CompuSense test ballots and preparing, labeling, and plating samples, such as alcoholic cocktails, juice beverages, and fresh fruit• Minimized risk and contamination of samples by following proper handling and sanitation procedures
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Computer Lab Assistant
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May 2012 - Dec 2015
• Managed receptionist area by answering inquiries in-person and on the phone, redirecting patrons to the correct language departments, and updating the media library database• Guided students through media player programs and voice recording programs, such as Sanako 3000, to supplement their foreign language study
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The University of Georgia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Houston County Extension Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
• Worked with Dr. Rebecca Creasy, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Area Agent and Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent in Houston County • Adapted and taught USDA nutrition curriculum for 6 classes of 10-15 adults and youth facing food insecurity • Coordinated presentations and recipes for 3 Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School classes • Designed and distributed 15 recipe cards promoting food safety and storage to 1000 farmer’s market attendees • Published 1 article in the Houston Home Journal, highlighting healthy fats and oils Show less
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Associazione Culturale Linguistica Educational (A.C.L.E.)
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Italy
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
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Education
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University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Food Science -
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma, Chemistry