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Job Posting: JOB POSITION
Address: P.O. Box 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
Phone: (xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email: abc@xyz.com
Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX
Citizenship: COUNTRY
Veterans Preference: N/A
Federal Status: Executive Director, National Organic Standards Board, National Organic Program, US Dept. of Agriculture, GS-12
Core Qualifications
Innovation; Organic Standards; Sustainable Development; Community Food Security; Public Health Nutrition; Integrated Pest Management; Strategic Planning; Crisis Management; Creativity; Cooperative Leadership; Productivity/Efficiency Improvement; Multi-Site Operations; Joint Ventures & Alliances; Consensus Building & Teaming; Decision-Making; Program Analysis; Program Enhancements; Data Generation; Qualitative/Quantitative/Technical/Statistical Analysis; Research; Information Gathering; Surveys/Studies; Project Management; Best Practices Validation; Briefings; Presentations; Communications; Consultations; Interpersonal Relations; Collaborative Teamwork; Strategic Planning; Organization; Workflow Coordination; Prioritization; Time Management; Policy/Regulatory Compliance; Operations; Administration; Budget Compliance; Financial Principles; Computer Operations/Software Applications; Information Technology; Database Management; Standardization
Professional Experience, Internships & Volunteer Activities
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), National Organic Program (NOP), U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) - Washington, DC
Supervisor: May Contact - Barbara Robinson xxx-xxx-xxxx
Hours: XX per Week
Executive Director; Salary: $XXXXX/yr; 1/2006-Present
Contribut dynamic leadership skills in managing all aspects of daily operations, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and performance. Conduct comprehensive review and analysis of current industry trends to define, develop and implement policies, goals, objectives, recommendations, and strategic plans of the NOSB and NOP. Stay abreast of all issues pertaining to the organic industry, including certification, complaints, issues with standards interpretations, materials, innovations, research, educational concerns and emerging technologies.
Exhibit advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills as the primary operational liaison to the NOP on behalf of the Board on a standing basis. Apply industry expertise toward preparing business meetings agendas, standing committee workplans in response to petitioned materials, materials due to sunset, requests for NOSB guidance from the NOP and the public on standards interpretation, certification practices of accredited certifying agents, and the development of new areas of organic standards for production and handling.
Educate the public and assist them in understanding NOSB recommendations and business through the publication of Federal Register Notices and providing opportunities for participation and engagement through written and oral public comment. Ensure prompt and accurate processing of Petitions, Technical Review reports, NOSB materials evaluation reports, rule-making, and National List Updates through direct management of Materials Review Process. Proactively build and establish relationships and liaise effectively with other government agencies, including EPA, FDA, AAFCO and NOAA, in consultation with the NOP, to source and research Board-requested information.
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Non-Tidal Wetlands Protection, Western Anne Arundel County - Severn, MD
Supervisor: N/A
Hours: XX per Week
Volunteer; Salary: N/A; 6/2003-Present
Proactively engage local community to research and administratively appeal proposed Shamrock Manor subdivision development around home due to inadequate non-tidal wetlands protection feeding directly into Severn Run and Severn River Watershed. Acquire valuable knowledge about the land use permitting requirements, non-tidal wetland delineation and regulation, east coast habitat requirements, role and relationship of Federal Army Corps of Engineers, Maryland Department of Environment, and Anne Arundel County Land Use Planning in subdivision development, Clean Water Act implementation, habitat and wetlands management and county records.
Maryland Department of Agriculture, (MDA) - Annapolis, MD
Supervisor: May Contact - Jane Storrs, 410-841-5777
Hours: XX per Week
Specialty Foods Marketing Coordinator; Salary: $XXXXX/yr; 1/2005-12/2005
Strategically planned, coordinated and strengthened marketing and processing opportunities for small specialty food producers in Maryland, to maximize use of resources while controlling costs and meeting MDA s needs. Evaluated economic opportunities offered by organic milk processors interested in buying organic milk in Maryland, in close collaboration with transitioning organic dairy producers and local milk co-packer. Proficiently prepared and submitted a Conservation Innovation Grant to NRCS for funds to support current conventional confinement dairies interested in transitioning to a pasture-based system.
Played an instrumental role in facilitating the development of Southern Maryland Meats, a producer group interested in developing a local, grass-based, natural beef label and expanding local producer controlled slaughtering capacity. Designed, developed and implemented a grading and marketing program for hay and straw, working directly with the Maryland-Delaware Forage Council.
In addition, demonstrated critical thinking and research skills in successfully identifying and supporting small farmers interested in developing value-added products with product development consultation, obtaining appropriate licenses and permits, and determining resources for market analysis and business development. Prepared and offered educational and engaging workshops and courses in processing foods safely on a small scale on-farm and developed and distributed a local how-to guide, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the University of Maryland.
Applied problem-solving talents toward defining and overcoming barriers to the development and promotion of local value-added products and agritourism by strategizing with county level agriculture marketing specialists. Representing the MDA, attended the Food Marketing Institute, Fancy Food Show and All Things Organic Trade Show in Chicago in May 2005. Met and supported 2 international trade delegations from South Korea and South Africa interested in buying Maryland, Southern United States, and organic products
Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Annapolis, MD
Supervisor: May Contact - Deanna Baldwin, 410-841-5769
Hours: XX per Week
Organic Certification Program Director; Salary: $XXXXX/yr; 7/2000-12/2004
Exhibited solid leadership qualities in managing all facets and phases of the organic certification program. Conducted random inspections to ensure critical compliance with all statutes, rules and regulations. Actively investigated complaints to promptly define and develop resolutions. Also, relied upon to lead and support the Maryland Organic Certification Advisory Committee (MOCAC).
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Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX page 3 of 5
Optimized opportunity for profitability of organic products grown or processed in Maryland by strategically strengthening the organic industry infrastructure as well as new and current markets. Collaborated with other organic and sustainable agriculture groups and organizations in Maryland to increase the number of producers considering sustainable and organic agricultural practices. Innovatively designed, developed and implemented cost-share assistance programs targeting organic farmers engaged in conservation practices, working with Maryland Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).
Promoted Maryland organic products as well as the industry itself to consumers in Maryland. Successfully identified local research and technical assistance needs of organic farmers in close collaboration with the USDA ARS in Beltsville, University of Maryland, and Cooperative Extension leadership. Effectively prepared and delivered promotional presentations and workshops to a broad audience. Provided comprehensive responses to all inquiries and concerns by policy makers and the general public on organic certification and the organic industry in Maryland. Consistently maintained updated on current organic production policy, regulations, and consumer issues.
Appointed to represent MDA in various membership associations, including the National Association of State Organic Programs (NASOP), the Organic Certifiers Council (OCC), and the Independent Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA). Created interpretative guides to organic standards with the Organic Certifiers Council (OCC) and the Independent Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA).
Whole Foods Market - Vienna, VA
Supervisor: May Contact - NAME, PHONE NUMBER
Hours: XX per Week
Marketing Specialist/Community Liaison; Salary: $XXXXX/yr; 8/1999-7/2000
Applied sharp business acumen and industry expertise toward defining and implementing policies to boost overall profitability and performance. Innovatively created targeted regional and in-store marketing strategies, including events providing a fun and educational shopping experience for customers built around the sampling of quality food, seasonal themes, wellness classes, cooking demonstrations, and corporate and community partnerships. Oversaw the vendor-paid in-store food demonstration and sampling program to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as federal and local laws and regulations. Built and established community relations by offering educational tours to adults, schools and scout troops, as well as actively participating in and donating products to community health fairs, fundraisers and other nonprofit events.
Friends of the Earth - Washington, DC
Supervisor: May Contact - NAME, PHONE NUMBER
Hours: XX per Week
FACT Campaign Consultant; Salary: $XXXXX/yr; 11/1998-7/1999
Recruited to contribute extensive industry knowledge and experience toward publishing a report in June 1999. Proposed a Fair Agri-Chemical Tax (FACT) Campaign that involved researching current state sales tax exemption policies of agrichemicals in each state and synthesizing a vast amount of relevant economic and sustainable agriculture literature under a very tight deadline.
Successfully applied advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills toward enlisting approximately 100 state environmental and sustainable/organic agriculture groups in 29 states as reviewers and partners in co-releasing the report and encouraging them to consider conducting campaigns to repeal the exemption of agrichemical from sales tax to create nearly $700 million in revenue for sustainable agriculture research and education and support for smaller family farms.
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Job Posting: JOB POSITION
Social Security Number: XXX-XX-XXXX page 4 of 5
Bio-Integral Resource Center (BIRC), Agricultural Field Station - Winters and Berkeley, CA
Supervisor: May Contact - NAME, PHONE NUMBER
Hours: XX per Week
Development Director and Market Gardener; Salary: $XXXXX/yr; 6/1995-2/1998
Strategically planned and coordinated targeted plans to maximize performance and secure funds (averaging about $500,000 per year on a half-time basis) for pesticide use reduction and integrated pest management programs with conventional tomato and winegrape growers in the Sacramento Valley. In addition, prepared and provided educational and economic development programs for low income young women on the organic farm and regional pest control professionals.
Serving as a key member of the management team, coordinated and facilitated educational workshops and progress meetings with the conventional growers and their respective corporate processors and marketing cooperatives participating in the pesticide use reduction programs.
Collaborated with various state and regional organizations working in sustainable
agriculture and integrated pest management, with strong focus on addressing
technical issues in cropping systems and outreach strategies for growers and
pest control advisors. Also, represented BIRC on the statewide policy
committee of the California Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (SAWG). Played
an active role in drafting the 1997 California Mil Tax Bill to ensure the
availability of funds for on-farm pesticide use reduction projects and the
continued protection of farmworkers.
As the Market Gardener for organization s agricultural field station C Sky High Ranch, performed small-scale integrated certified organic farming, including vegetables, orchard and animals. Managed vegetable production and CSA to 20 families. Cared for animals, rotation of pastures, agroforestry projects, and egg production.
Prior Experience
San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners (SLUG), and City of Oakland, Parks Dept.
Development Consultant
East Bay Urban Gardeners (EBUG) - Oakland, CA
Co-Founder
Agency Relations Committee, Alameda County Community Food Bank - Oakland, CA
Chairperson
Alameda County Food Action Council - Oakland, CA
Executive Director
Alameda Head Start & Oakland Parent-Child Center, Alameda & Oakland, CA
Nutrition Consultant
Education
Masters in Public Health Nutrition, Focus on Food Policy, Agricultural Economics & Nonprofit Administration, Master s Professional Program Plan: Development of Local Food System Council, Dietetic Internship - University of California, Berkeley, 5/1989
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Community Service, Minor in Chemistry - VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 12/1984
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Professional Training/Development
Basics of Supervisory Success (BOSS) I - AMS Training Institute, Washington, DC, 8/2008
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Training - GSA Committee Management Secretariat, Washington, DC, 5/2008
Introductory & Advanced Regulatory Drafting & Process - The Regulatory Group, Washington, DC, 2/2007 & 6/2007
Thermal Process Control for Acidified Foods, Better Process Control School - University of Maryland, 6/2005
Organic Inspector Certification, Crops & Livestock - Independent Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA), WV, 8/2000 and PA, 8/2001
Identifying and Wild-Crafting Medicinal Herbs and Products of Coastal California - Instructor: Kami McBride, Renowned Local Herbalist, Winters, CA, 3/1997-10/1997; Intensive training included medicinal tincture creation and use
Registered Dietitian until 5/2001
Publications
Fair Agricultural Chemical Taxes (FACT): Tax Reform for Sustainable Agriculture, Valerie Frances, Friends of the Earth, June 1999
Retail Marketplace Barriers and Opportunities to Sustainably Produced Food, Valerie Frances, Janet Savage, and Helen Ullrich, report to the UC, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and Presenter, Ecological Farming Conference, January 1993
Presentations
Developing a Certification Program, Coordinated with Thai Embassy for key agricultural leaders in Thailand, 4/2003
Impact of National Organic Program, In Good Health Client Workshop, 5/2002
Navigating the National Organic Program, MD Organic Food & Farming Association Annual Meetings and Future Harvest: Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture (CASA) Annual Meetings, 1/2004, 1/2003, 1/2002 & 1/2001
Organic Certification Inservice, Maryland Cooperative Extension Specialists Training, 11/2001
Organic Certification Essentials, Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School, 11/2001; SARE Brown Bag Lunch Series, 2/2001; MD Vegetable Growers Association, 1/2001
Hunger Program: Meet the People the Make the Difference, Moderator for San Francisco Professional Food Society, Fort Mason Firehouse, 4/1991
Technical Skills
IBM compatible (DOS) or Macintosh C MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Lotus, MS Access, FileMaker, and PageMaker
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