Margaret Gerker
Operations Manager at EarthDance Organic Farm School- Claim this Profile
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Margaret Nakayama
Margaret was a versatile employee at Park Hill Orchard. She could be trusted to work expediently alone in the fields harvesting or maintaining the crop, or she could operate the farmstand while providing excellent customer service. She quickly learned the nuances between different apple varieties and was able to educate customers about the differences in taste and utility of each type of apple. Margaret is a pleasure to work with, she has a happy attitude and is constantly uplifting members of her team.
Kelley Hower
Margaret served as an AmeriCorps National Service Member on our Emergency Response Team (ERT) for our 2018-2019 service year. As Member Services Director, I was one of Margaret's supervisors during her service year and received weekly feedback on her work ethic, skill development and teamwork from her various Team Leaders during natural disaster responses and environmental stewardship projects. I also had one-on-one conversations with Margaret regarding her development throughout the program. As a returning Peace Corps Volunteer, we knew Margaret was a dedicated person when we hired her, and we were lucky to have her on our team for a year. She is a passionate, hard working, and unique individual. She was a pleasure to have around as she was always flexible to changing conditions, never backed down from a challenge, and supported her teammates no matter what. She is kind, caring and empathetic, especially to those most vulnerable. She has a great passion for preserving the environment and educating others on best practices for environmental sustainability and stewardship. I have no doubt that Margaret will be a great fit to your organization. I highly recommend her for any position. Please reach out if you have any questions about Margaret.
Margaret Nakayama
Margaret was a versatile employee at Park Hill Orchard. She could be trusted to work expediently alone in the fields harvesting or maintaining the crop, or she could operate the farmstand while providing excellent customer service. She quickly learned the nuances between different apple varieties and was able to educate customers about the differences in taste and utility of each type of apple. Margaret is a pleasure to work with, she has a happy attitude and is constantly uplifting members of her team.
Kelley Hower
Margaret served as an AmeriCorps National Service Member on our Emergency Response Team (ERT) for our 2018-2019 service year. As Member Services Director, I was one of Margaret's supervisors during her service year and received weekly feedback on her work ethic, skill development and teamwork from her various Team Leaders during natural disaster responses and environmental stewardship projects. I also had one-on-one conversations with Margaret regarding her development throughout the program. As a returning Peace Corps Volunteer, we knew Margaret was a dedicated person when we hired her, and we were lucky to have her on our team for a year. She is a passionate, hard working, and unique individual. She was a pleasure to have around as she was always flexible to changing conditions, never backed down from a challenge, and supported her teammates no matter what. She is kind, caring and empathetic, especially to those most vulnerable. She has a great passion for preserving the environment and educating others on best practices for environmental sustainability and stewardship. I have no doubt that Margaret will be a great fit to your organization. I highly recommend her for any position. Please reach out if you have any questions about Margaret.
Margaret Nakayama
Margaret was a versatile employee at Park Hill Orchard. She could be trusted to work expediently alone in the fields harvesting or maintaining the crop, or she could operate the farmstand while providing excellent customer service. She quickly learned the nuances between different apple varieties and was able to educate customers about the differences in taste and utility of each type of apple. Margaret is a pleasure to work with, she has a happy attitude and is constantly uplifting members of her team.
Kelley Hower
Margaret served as an AmeriCorps National Service Member on our Emergency Response Team (ERT) for our 2018-2019 service year. As Member Services Director, I was one of Margaret's supervisors during her service year and received weekly feedback on her work ethic, skill development and teamwork from her various Team Leaders during natural disaster responses and environmental stewardship projects. I also had one-on-one conversations with Margaret regarding her development throughout the program. As a returning Peace Corps Volunteer, we knew Margaret was a dedicated person when we hired her, and we were lucky to have her on our team for a year. She is a passionate, hard working, and unique individual. She was a pleasure to have around as she was always flexible to changing conditions, never backed down from a challenge, and supported her teammates no matter what. She is kind, caring and empathetic, especially to those most vulnerable. She has a great passion for preserving the environment and educating others on best practices for environmental sustainability and stewardship. I have no doubt that Margaret will be a great fit to your organization. I highly recommend her for any position. Please reach out if you have any questions about Margaret.
Margaret Nakayama
Margaret was a versatile employee at Park Hill Orchard. She could be trusted to work expediently alone in the fields harvesting or maintaining the crop, or she could operate the farmstand while providing excellent customer service. She quickly learned the nuances between different apple varieties and was able to educate customers about the differences in taste and utility of each type of apple. Margaret is a pleasure to work with, she has a happy attitude and is constantly uplifting members of her team.
Kelley Hower
Margaret served as an AmeriCorps National Service Member on our Emergency Response Team (ERT) for our 2018-2019 service year. As Member Services Director, I was one of Margaret's supervisors during her service year and received weekly feedback on her work ethic, skill development and teamwork from her various Team Leaders during natural disaster responses and environmental stewardship projects. I also had one-on-one conversations with Margaret regarding her development throughout the program. As a returning Peace Corps Volunteer, we knew Margaret was a dedicated person when we hired her, and we were lucky to have her on our team for a year. She is a passionate, hard working, and unique individual. She was a pleasure to have around as she was always flexible to changing conditions, never backed down from a challenge, and supported her teammates no matter what. She is kind, caring and empathetic, especially to those most vulnerable. She has a great passion for preserving the environment and educating others on best practices for environmental sustainability and stewardship. I have no doubt that Margaret will be a great fit to your organization. I highly recommend her for any position. Please reach out if you have any questions about Margaret.
Experience
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EarthDance Organic Farm School
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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May 2021 - Present
I operate our Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stand at the farm and perform various administrative and operations tasks. I operate our Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stand at the farm and perform various administrative and operations tasks.
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Imperfect Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lead Delivery Driver
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Nov 2019 - May 2021
-Manages delivery drivers and administrative tasks -Delivers up to 150 boxes daily on a tight schedule -Interacts with clients to problem solve and ensure efficient delivery -Promotes and informs public of Imperfect Foods delivery services -Manages delivery drivers and administrative tasks -Delivers up to 150 boxes daily on a tight schedule -Interacts with clients to problem solve and ensure efficient delivery -Promotes and informs public of Imperfect Foods delivery services
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AmeriCorps St. Louis
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Response Team Member
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
❖ Coordinated and supervised teams of up to 6 members, alongside local conservation partners, in state-wide conservation projects ❖ Managed volunteers and oversaw construction of levee built in response to Mississippi River flooding ❖ Commanded homeowner call center and established priority of homeowners’ needs in Hurricane Michael response effort ❖ Displayed thorough knowledge of field tool and chainsaw use, along with prescribed fire techniques ❖ Coordinated and supervised teams of up to 6 members, alongside local conservation partners, in state-wide conservation projects ❖ Managed volunteers and oversaw construction of levee built in response to Mississippi River flooding ❖ Commanded homeowner call center and established priority of homeowners’ needs in Hurricane Michael response effort ❖ Displayed thorough knowledge of field tool and chainsaw use, along with prescribed fire techniques
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Park Hill Orchard
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Easthampton, MA
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Farm Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
❖ Maintained fruit trees and shrubs through pruning, fruit picking, transplanting, and weed removal ❖ Informed farm stand customers of orchard cultivation practices and nuances of apple and peach varieties ❖ Marketed goods and orchard activities to enhance farm stand profit ❖ Maintained fruit trees and shrubs through pruning, fruit picking, transplanting, and weed removal ❖ Informed farm stand customers of orchard cultivation practices and nuances of apple and peach varieties ❖ Marketed goods and orchard activities to enhance farm stand profit
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Food Security Specialist
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2018
Food Security Specialist Specialist- Mwenda Village In collaboration with the Zambian Forestry Department, spent 24 months in a rural Zambian village teaching about natural resource conservation through promoting tree farms, soil conservation and management, sustainable gardening techniques, and animal husbandry: ❖ Started and managed community garden and compost pile comprised of 16 members with the goal of increasing vegetable diversity and availability in the village ❖ Organized and facilitated day-long beekeeping workshop ❖ Trained and directed students in planting 1,000 pine trees ❖ Engaged community members in conversation on deforestation and climate change Zambia Malaria Committee, Director of Events ❖ Oversaw USAID grant project to paint 14 educational malaria murals on rural health clinics ❖ Designed and implemented country-wide malaria competition for 280 Peace Corps Volunteers in Zambia during the 2017 National Bed Net Distribution Show less
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GASP
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
❖ Provided research on health assessments for non-profit environmental advocacy group. ❖ Compiled and analyzed data on the effects of air pollution on community member’s health. ❖ Presented findings to staff members and designed a plan for future health assessments. ❖ Provided research on health assessments for non-profit environmental advocacy group. ❖ Compiled and analyzed data on the effects of air pollution on community member’s health. ❖ Presented findings to staff members and designed a plan for future health assessments.
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Education
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2011 - 2015
Birmingham-Southern College
Bachelor's degree, Urban Environmental Studies -
2013 - 2014
Université François Rabelais de Tours
Bachelor's Degree, Geography and French
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