Six Mile Creek Winery

Starting in March 2014, I began working in the tasting room of the Six Mile Creek Winery. While working in the tasting room, I give narrated tastings featuring wines that are all made onsite. I hope to integrate my experience into my agricultural interests by working in the field with the vines themselves.

Rocky Mountain Field Institute

During the month of July 2013, I participated in the Earth Corps Program through the Rocky Mountain Field Institute. While fully immersed in the back-country of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, in Colorado, I completed 90 hours of campsite restoration and 180 hours of trail restoration work leading to Humboldt Peak (14,065’) to reduce erosion & encourage trail-use.

West Haven Farm

From February-May 20123, I worked as a farm intern at West Haven Farm in Ithaca, NY. While at West Haven I helped maintain the greenhouse and several hoop houses. I also worked out in the field when the season progressed and transported the produce to the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.

Groundswell

From September-December 2012, I was a student intern at Groundswell Center for Local Food & Farming located in Ithaca, NY. While at Groundswell, I wrote a script, directed, filmed, & edited a promotional video that was uploaded on Kickstarter for fundraising towards a new irrigation system at West Haven Farm. I also interviewed staff members on topics of cultural competency & racism within the local food system to find their opinions on how these issues affect the local food system. When finished with the interviews, I compiled and wrote a report on the results.

Marvin Smith Construction

From June-August 2012, I worked as a general laborer for Marvin Smith Construction located in New Tripoli, PA. I worked under supervision while converting a laundry room to a master bathroom and gained experienced with: power tools, knob & tube wiring, hazard prevention, electrical & plumbing construction.

Lehigh Valley Zoo

From May-August 2011, I volunteered at the Lehigh Valley Zoo located in Schnecksville, PA as a zoo docent. During my 20 hour weeks, I prepared meals for the animals, fed them, changed their bedding, and cleaned their exhibits. Other roles of my position at the zoo included educating guests and leading tour groups as well as teaching several informative summer camps for kids.