Erica D. Cunningham

**** *. ****** **. *****, MO. 63147 618-***-****

ace6nx@r.postjobfree.com

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

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