Conservation

Grace O’Keefe

Berkeley, CA 510-***-**** advfp2@r.postjobfree.com

Education .

University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA

Conservation and Resource Studies B.S.

● Cumulative GPA: 3.9

● Graduation: May 2023

Work Experience .

Imperfect Foods (Remote) Berkeley, CA

Zero Waste and Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Student Intern September 2022 - December 2022

● Researched and produced an internal Zero Waste Policy, Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy and Environmentally Preferred Supplies list, wrote a statement about these policies for the employee handbook and created an introductory deck

● Compiled 2022 Q3 waste stream data for 23 of the company’s Line Hauls from multiple sources for a total of about 150 data points, then created tables and graphs for data visualization in the company’s 2022 Q3 Waste Stream Report Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) Office of the President Berkeley, CA Environmental Justice & Sustainability (EJS) Department Executive September 2021 - December 2022

● Built a new environmental teaching curriculum, then coordinated with five local middle schools to administer this curriculum in classes by having our department members (college students) go to each school once a week for five weeks to teach

● Supervised a team of ten in executing environmental projects and collaborating with other environmental organizations on campus to do so, such as waste audit for buildings on campus, a creek clean up, and a climate Justice training attended by over 60 people

Food, Equity, Entrepreneurship and Development (FEED) Consulting Club Berkeley, CA Consultant, Project Manager, VP of Finance September 2021 - Present

● Produced weekly assignments for five consultants in order to find 46 leads and present competitor research to our client, Dispatch Goods (a San Francisco start-up that provides reusable containers to restaurants as a circular economy solution to waste)

● Oversaw the budget for a club of over 30 people and accounted for over $1,500 in member dues, retreat expenses, merchandise, fundraisers, food and activities

Dispatch Goods Berkeley, CA

Summer Intern May 2021 - August 2021

● Supported the operations of a circular reusable container service for takeout food, such as picking up used containers, creating social media posts, and forming connections with new food service establishments

● Compiled an internal fact sheet on the importance of reuse and circular systems, and wrote a segment outlining the environmental benefits of reusable containers and reducing waste for the company website for marketing and education purposes Revival Bar And Kitchen Restaurant Berkeley, CA

Server & Expeditor December 2021 - January 2023

● Organized incoming and outgoing food orders between the front and back of house for a dining room of up to 200 guests to ensure that all customers receive quality service and food in a timely manner

● Provided exemplary and caring customer service, food and wine knowledge in an upscale restaurant and fast paced environment to consistently achieve over a 20% tip rate and positive customer reviews Madewell Berkeley, CA

Retail Sales Associate May 2021 - October 2021

● Increased store sales by memorizing brand policies and product information of over 26 different types of jeans in order to advise customers with personalized and friendly customer service and fashion recommendations

● Mastered the POS system to administer sales, returns and exchanges Skills & Interests .

● Skills: Excel, Fluency in French, Fast learner, Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in fast-paced environments

● Hobbies & Interests: Painting, Yoga, Hiking, Snowboarding, Wildlife Conservation

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