Erica D. Cunningham
**** *. ****** **. *****, MO. 63147 618-***-****
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Community educator with a multi-faceted ability to take on new challenges
and solve complex problems through analytical skills and creative insight.
ORGANIC Lead Garden Volunteer
GARDENING Art Produce Organic Garden Mar. 2011 - May. 2013
SKILLS: -Responsible for planning, maintaining and harvesting organic
produce crops.
-Implement best practices for sustainability; composting and
integrated pest management, to decrease usage of chemical
inputs.
-Lead cooking demonstrations to empower community members to
utilize garden crops
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Cool Season Production Course
Seeds at City College
Farm Jan. - May. 2011
-Studied French intensive principles and practices of small-
scale cool season organic food production.
-Developed gardening plan with garden crew responsible for
cultivation of crops for sale.
-Assisted with staffing of the campus farmer's market table to
include cash transactions.
CULINARY Chef Entrepreneur
SKILLS: Owner/Operator Yum3In-Home Dining Nov. 2003 - Nov.
2007
-Planned, prepared and served meals using farm fresh
ingredients.
-Created unique nightclub dining experiences in San Diego.
-Catered multiple music festivals, private events and
fundraisers.
COMMUNICATION
SKILLS: San Diego Living appearance for Food Currency Exchange
San Diego 6 CW Network Nov. 2011
-Worked with station manager to plan six-minute live broadcast
segment to include cooking demonstration.
-Communicated the mission of the Food Exchange on live
television broadcast.
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH: Volunteer at Jefferson Elementary School Garden
Jefferson Elementary Jul. 2011
-Worked with school staff and community members to install a
garden for student usage.
EDUCATION:
B.A. in Sustainability with focus on Food Security
San Diego State University Dec. 2013
A.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences
San Diego City College Aug. 2011
Attended Food Service Management and Culinary Arts Courses
City College San Francisco Jan. 2005 - May
2006
EMPLOYMENT
HISORY: Northrop Grumman California Microwave Systems Woodland Hills,
CA
Field Service Engineer - Sr. Nov. 2002 - Nov.
2004
Access Systems San Diego, CA
Systems Administrator Mar. 2001 - Nov.
2002
Lockheed Martin Technical Operations San Diego, CA
Systems Analyst Dec. 1999 - Mar. 2001
US Navy San Diego, CA (Last Duty Station '96-'99)
Cryptologic Communications Technician Jan. 1992 - Dec.
1999
-Veteran Engineer & Systems Administrator for U.S. Military and
DOD contractors.
-Held Top Secret Security Clearance w/ access to Sensitive
Compartmented Information.
-Supervised and trained military and civilian personnel on
intelligence systems.
-Received meritorious service awards and honorable discharge
for military service.
REFERENCES: Available upon request