Alison Anderson
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a California Climate Action Fellow at Bay Area Community Resources, excelling in garden management and educational workshops. Bilingual and CPR certified, I leverage strong interpersonal communication to engage diverse audiences, fostering community connections while implementing effective composting systems and sustainable practices. Passionate about environmental stewardship and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
California Climate Action Fellow
Bay Area Community Resources
San Diego
09.2023 - Current
- Worked with the host partner, WorldBeat Cultural Center, as a gardener, docent tour guide and volunteer coordinator.
- Was responsible for maintaining a routine garden schedule in the Ethnobotany Peace Garden.
- Daily watering, weeding, planting, pest management, and harvesting.
- Implemented various composting systems, as well as educational workshops for the public.
Gardener
Self Employed
Ukiah
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Identified goals with clients, and worked independently to accomplish projects.
- Prepared beds, planted, pruned, and weeded.
- Garden planning, composting, and small irrigation projects.
- Small landscaping projects, earthwork, stone, and brick work.
- Handled scheduling, book keeping and outreach to find new clients
Produce Clerk
Ukiah Natural Foods
Ukiah
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Passionately displaying organic produce and engaging with customers and local farmers.
- Quality-checking products.
- Working as a team member to accomplish goals and meet target sales.
Organic Farm Intern
Live Power Community Farm
Covelo
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Tended daily to crops and livestock.
- Daily milking and proper storage of product.
- Was responsible for rotational grazing schedule for livestock.
- Prepared and delivered CSA shares.
- Hosted large groups of children as part of educational field trips.
- Facilitated composting workshops with groups of children and adults.
Education
Introduction To Regenerative Agriculture -
Atitlán Organics
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala03.2020
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
Ukiah, CA06-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CASkills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Positive and forward-thinking
- Ability to work well with children
- Mindful and intentional with words and actions
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Certified ESL educator
References
- Libee Uhuru, Ukiah Natural Foods, (707) 391-4425
- Emily Frey, Hearthstone Village, etfrey@gmail.com, (707) 489-9907
Work For Social Change
Board Member, Hearthstone Village, Haiti, 01/01/23. In 2018 I volunteered at an orphanage in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. I spent time with the children, helping around the home and assisting with school work and daily routines. In January of 2023, I was invited by the board of directors to join them in continuing to support these children as a member. Since joining, I have worked with the board to organize fundraising events and implement strategies to meet target fundraising goals.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
California Climate Action Fellow
Bay Area Community Resources
09.2023 - Current
Gardener
Self Employed
12.2021 - 07.2023
Produce Clerk
Ukiah Natural Foods
12.2020 - 12.2021
Organic Farm Intern
Live Power Community Farm
03.2020 - 12.2020
Introduction To Regenerative Agriculture -
Atitlán Organics
High School Diploma -
Ukiah High School
Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture
Mendocino College
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