Meghan Severance

Phone: 913-***-****

Email: admhnt@r.postjobfree.com

Residence: Kansas City, Missouri

Education

Bachelors of Arts In Writing

The University of Missouri at Kansas City - Graduated Dec 2018

● Served as a Correspondent for the university’s U News program Work Experience

Writer and Editor, Local Food System Ethics Startup, Good Choice Feb 2021 - present

● Perform research and create content to educate the public about food system issues, social justice issues, and sustainable agriculture issues.

● Participate on a founding level to advocate for and advise ethical business decisions.

● Develop acute awareness of local food systems and natives foods of this region. Teaching Assistant

Sept 2020 – present

● Worked closely with children ages 7- 11, assisting in their daily academic tasks and providing technical assistance

● Collaborated with teachers and parents to foster a healthy and holistic learning environment to meet students where they are.

● Acquired strong skills in patience, communication with youth, time management, and adapting to different learning styles.

Harvesters Community Engagement AmeriCorps Member

Sept 2019- July 2020

● Created activities and educational materials to increase awareness about food insecurity and promote advocacy within communities.

● Developed extensive knowledge of food assistance programs throughout Kansas and Missouri.

● Created events for youth including educational activities, take-home materials, and unique volunteer experiences.

● Acquired excellent communication, creative thinking, thoughtful approach to diverse groups of people, high presentation standards, and resourcefulness when handling high-stress situations.

● Participated as a member of the Harvesters Demonstration Garden Committee in partnership with other agencies such as Kansas City Community Gardens

● Participated as a member of the Harvesters Sustainable Action Committee

● Certified in First Aid and CPR

Pirate’s Bone Burgers, Mission-Driven Vegan Restaurant September 2019 - March 2021

● Knowledge of vegan recipes, food preparation, and vegan philosophy

● Solid understanding of foodservice operations

● Used strong interpersonal communication, effective teamwork, and leadership skills,

● Assisted in successfully adapting the business to COVID-19 guidelines by preparing regulation documents and altering the structure of the business following guidelines

● Trained in money handling and point of sale operation Office Manager, Pooches Paradise

September 2015- August 2019

● Trained in hiring, firing, and scheduling in a staff of at least 5.

● Created training documents.

● Implemented new procedures for the entire facility as well as the office.

● Directly corresponded with affiliated businesses.

● Managed customer relationships

● Used strong conflict resolution, leadership, time management and adaptability skills

● Dog CPR and First Aid Certified

Other Experience

- World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)

- Sacred Sun Farms Volunteer

- Freelance Writer for The Pitch

Personal Strengths and Skills

- Google software, Microsoft Office Suite,

- Restorative mindset

- Future forward-thinking

- Adaptable

- Contagious enthusiasm

- Collaborative

- Intentional

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