Anna Carnahan
Harwick, VT *****
**********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Farm Worker
Maple Spring Gardens - Cedar Grove, NC
March 2010-August 2010
. Started plants from seed in greenhouse
. Transplanted seedlings into cell packs for sale at market as well as
planting into ground
. Prepared beds for planting: spread feather meal and other soil
additives
. Hoe-ing, mulching, weeding, harvesting vegetables, tying tomatoes,
etc.
. Worked at Saturday farmer's markets
. Packed CSA boxes and did CSA drop offs
. Packed and delivered produce to Weaver Street Community Markets
Produce Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Lane Ave - Upper Arlington, OH
August 2008-Jan 2010
. Oversaw general workings of the produce and floral department
. Assisted in interviewing, training and counseling team members
. Set and achieved high retail standards
. Provided excellent customer service
. Oversaw department financials including inventory and purchases to
meet margin targets
. Worked with the community to bring local produce and floral vendors
into Whole Foods Market; negotiated pricing and completed necessary
paperwork
Produce Buyer
Whole Foods Market Columbus - Dublin, OH
May 2006-August 2008
. Expanded on existing local produce program by meeting with farmers
during the off season to set purchasing projections
. Utilized aggressive buying techniques to drive sales
. Acquired knowledge of Whole Foods financial practices
. Achieved purchase and margin targets for several fiscal periods
Produce Supervisor
. Created a positive customer experience by delivering friendly and
knowledgeable service
. Delegated tasks to team members
. Worked to build new displays on a weekly basis
Produce Team Member
. Consistent night time crew member
. Worked on stocking all areas of the floor including wet rack,
specialty wall and receiving
. Stocking and replenishing displays and rearranging product as needed
Crew Member
Trader Joes - Dublin, OH
July 2004-May 2006
. Provided excellent customer service
. Worked all areas of the store including cashier, demo, produce, dairy
and bakery
. Gained extensive knowledge of specialty foods from around the world
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University 2002-2006, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography
Western Michigan University's Prague Summer Program in Photography, Charles
University, Praha, CZ 2005