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| Local Food Systems, Sustainable Ag & Community Development (santa cruz) |
| Health & Medical : Nutrition |
| 03/15/06 |
Amy Van Scoik
I am seeking a position developing local/sustainable food systems with a community-based organization. I am also interested in working on community nutrition, agricultural education in elementary through high school, working with organic farmers and certifying agencies, and marketing organic and locally grown products.
Background in organic agriculture, education and community organizations, with an emphasis on youth development and community food systems. Experience organizing groups and facilitating meetings, workshops, and conferences. Experience in community service projects and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in the community. Skills in technical writing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and QuickBooks. Intermediate Spanish and basic Cantonese language skills.
Education
M.S. Community Development, UC Davis (currently enrolled)
B.S. Agronomy/Plant Science, University of Florida, August 2004
Work Experience
4-H Center for Youth Development, UC Davis, Davis, CA 2005-current
Graduate Student Researcher
• Coordinating a Youth Development seminar series for Spring 2006.
• Writing reviews for Research You May Have Missed.
• Attending workgroup meetings.
Organic Prospects, Inc., Gainesville, FL 2003-2005
Vice President
• Managing a CSA, marketing & sales of produce, business planning.
• Co-managed production of 5 acres organic mixed vegetables.
• USDA Organic certification assistance provided to farmers and handler/processors throughout the southeast.
• Worked closely with certifying agencies (QCS) to insure compliance with USDA NOP standards.
University of Florida Agronomy & Soils Club, Gainesville, FL 2002-2003
President
• Coordinated volunteers, service projects, fundraising, professional development and extra-curricular education.
• Organizing national competitions and national travel for the group.
School Board of Alachua County, Gainesville, FL 2003- 2004
Kindergarten Instructional Aide
• Teaching from and managing a classroom garden.
• Small group instruction, especially in math.
Institute for Food & Agricultural Sciences/
Orange County Cooperative Extension, Orlando, FL 2004
Intern
• Created Central Florida Classroom Gardening Guide for 4th-5th Grade Teachers
• Educational programming for Orange County TV
• Informal education and youth development at 4-H summer camp
21st Century Community Learning Center, St. Petersburg, FL
Agronomy/Physiology Lab, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2002 - 2003
Lab Technician/Research Assistant
• USDA SARE funded research on green manures for sweet corn.
• Fieldwork, sampling, data collection and data entry.
• Managing a greenhouse experiment.
21st Century Community Learning Center, St. Petersburg, FL 2000
Tutor Assistant and Volunteer
• Tutored students ages 10-14 in math, reading and sciences.
• Assisted with programming, parent communication and administrative record keeping.
The best way to reach me is through email or at 352.494.9691. I look forward to hearing from you!
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