Charlotte O’Brien (650) 393-9295 / charlotte.ruth.obrien@gmail.com

Objective

I am organized, task-oriented, a team player, and committed to increasing the sustainability of the food system. I want to work in community gardens that promote healthy living and environmental stewardship.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ – Santa Cruz, California – Fall 2015 to present Completing an involved degree in Environmental Studies Concentrating in the fields of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems; accepted as member of founding class Minoring in Education with an intention to pursue food justice in low-income communities Held a two-quarter internship with the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food SystemsContributed to on-campus farm & garden; proficient in French intensive method of small-scale agriculture

FOOTHILL COLLEGE – Los Altos Hills, California – Winter & Spring quarters, 2015Finished general education requirements while completing apprenticeship on local organic farmAllowed transfer into secondary education program of choice as a third-year scholar

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 2013 to 2014 Member of University Honors College for duration of enrollmentIntended Double Major in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and French Returned to California after first year to gain first-hand experience in sustainable food production & farming

Professional Experience

TOKENZ – Half Moon Bay, California – June 2014 to present Stepped into managerial role after first month of employment Extensive responsibilities included inventory, bookkeeping, and staff managementNo longer full-time staff; now runs store occasionally on as needed basis due to personal relationship with owner

FLY GIRL FARM APPRENTICESHIP – Pescadero, California – May 2014 to August 2015 Full-time apprentice on a small farm that uses all-organic practices and a low level of mechanizationDaily responsibilities included sowing, transplanting, shaping beds, irrigating, harvesting, troubleshooting, etc Greenhouse manager from January 2015 until end of apprenticeshipGreenhouse responsibilities included managing the sowing schedule, and monitoring heat and humidity levels Staffed the farmers' market stand twice a week

SLOWCOAST PESCADERO – Pescadero, California – November 2014 to April 2015 Became store manager after first month of employmentResponsibilities were managing employee schedules, meeting sales quotas, and expanding social media presenceProficient with Square technology

MARKET MANAGER ASSISTANT – Coastside Farmers’ Markets, multiple locations – May 2011 to May 2013 Only independently run certified farmers’ markets in the state Responsibilities included managing vendors at market, handling vendor and market paperwork, and expanding social media presence Completed administrative work during the winter when market was closed