Skip Mackintosh
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Steve Duncan
Skip helped make my job a lot easier when he provided clearance for contractors and visitors at the church. He provided keys and badges that were necessary for people to get around in the highly secured areas of the Christian Science Church Center. I appreciated the assistance. He's very personable and a pleasure to work with.
Steve Duncan
Skip helped make my job a lot easier when he provided clearance for contractors and visitors at the church. He provided keys and badges that were necessary for people to get around in the highly secured areas of the Christian Science Church Center. I appreciated the assistance. He's very personable and a pleasure to work with.
Steve Duncan
Skip helped make my job a lot easier when he provided clearance for contractors and visitors at the church. He provided keys and badges that were necessary for people to get around in the highly secured areas of the Christian Science Church Center. I appreciated the assistance. He's very personable and a pleasure to work with.
Steve Duncan
Skip helped make my job a lot easier when he provided clearance for contractors and visitors at the church. He provided keys and badges that were necessary for people to get around in the highly secured areas of the Christian Science Church Center. I appreciated the assistance. He's very personable and a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Master Composter/Soil Builder
Seattle TilthNov, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Apprentice Level Master Beekeeper Certification
The Washington State Beekeepers AssociationMay, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Methow Valley Tea
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Apr 2020 - Present
Herbal teas with ingredients grown, packaged, and distributed from the Methow Valley, Wa. Herbal teas with ingredients grown, packaged, and distributed from the Methow Valley, Wa.
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Office Manager
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Feb 2018 - Oct 2022
Curbside trash and recycling pick-up. I manage the daily operations of the business. Advanced Microsoft Office experience: Excel, Word, Outlook Customer service: Regular phone and email communications New sign-ups, roll-off inquiries, problem solving, accounts receivable. Schedule Coordination: Route scheduling and updating, Roll-off truck scheduling, Delivery of bins to new customers. Back-up Driver: Front and rear load trucks; Trash, Recycle, Roll-Off; I drive them all if I need to. CDL: Class B with air brake endorsement
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Ecolibrium, LLC
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United States
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Facilities Services
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Farm Manager
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
Ecolibrium is a 5 acre certified organic CSA, farm to table, wholesale, and educational farm. My role consisted of business advising and oversight of all farm operations. My work: - Assisted in the development of a new business concerning food production, education, and environment - Assisted in farm dinner event planning and execution - Led the farm’s organic certification process - Managed 4 acres of diverse vegetable crop production and distribution with a four member team - Implementation of new procedures through collaboration with team members, management, and other farmers - Developed and delivered weekly educational presentations on small scale organic farming to customers - Created detailed excel spreadsheets to manage seed purchasing, plantings, and crop rotation - Worked toward solving logistical distribution challenges between small farms and large retail stores - Organized and created agendas for meetings between customers and staff - Built structures to improve the work environment
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Seattle Urban Farm Company
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Farm Manager
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2017
I worked directly with the CEO to develop efficient processes and procedures that ensured the success of our certified organic farm. In addition, I was involved in all day to day farm operations, including the development and execution of farm infrastructure projects. The farm posted record profits and a significant increase in production yields during the 2016 growing season. Some key points and responsibilities in this role: - Budget building and management- Business development - Logistics communication with customers and their constituents - Sales research, proposal development, and outreach- Team training and management- Organized and led volunteer and customer eventsIn a sub category, I worked on SUFCO's social media presence through Instagram, as well as occasionally contributing to their blog (see Publications below).
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Assistant Farm Manager and Landscaping Specialist
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
Seattle Urban Farm Co. designs, installs and maintains edible landscapes in the Seattle area. In the off season and as time permits, I was part of the installation and maintenance teams. Key responsibilities: - Managing equipment, labor logistics, and budget tracking - Oversaw, maintained and organized an extensive landscaping inventory supply- Demonstrated flexibility for an ever evolving schedule, optimized by organization and time management- Troubleshooting business and plant related issues using analytical and scientific methods
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Intern
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Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
Learning every aspect of farming and farm life. From planting the seeds to selling at markets. - Participated in all farm projects including administrative - Successful fast paced multi tasking work at farmers markets and detailed orders for Olympia Co-op deliveries - Basic knowledge of organizing and implementing farming business and production procedure Learning every aspect of farming and farm life. From planting the seeds to selling at markets. - Participated in all farm projects including administrative - Successful fast paced multi tasking work at farmers markets and detailed orders for Olympia Co-op deliveries - Basic knowledge of organizing and implementing farming business and production procedure
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Whole Foods Market
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialty Team Member
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Aug 2010 - Feb 2012
Worked in the Specialty department as a customer service representative and learned a great deal about cheeses, chocolates, beers, and wines in the process. - Two time team member of the month - Buyer and Receiving coordinator support - Specialty department, team educator Worked in the Specialty department as a customer service representative and learned a great deal about cheeses, chocolates, beers, and wines in the process. - Two time team member of the month - Buyer and Receiving coordinator support - Specialty department, team educator
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The First Church of Christ, Scientist
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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200 - 300 Employee
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Operations Specialist
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Feb 2008 - Jul 2010
I worked closely with the security and facilities departments to maintain a safe working environment for 500+ employees. The position covered a number of areas within the organization's operations during a major renovation and transition period. Some key responsibilities included: - Initiated an annual audit to ensure keys to the building were accounted for and the building was secure. - Set up meetings with vendors to help improve security practices. - Accounting for all income received through our parking garage using Excel. - Worked closely with contractors to provide appropriate access to our buildings and made sure they could communicate easily with our staff.
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Principia College
BA, Mass Communication, History minor
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