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Erika Leach Resumé 2016 893 West Street Hampshire College Box 0782 Amherst, MA 01002 [email protected] (978)210-6857 Objective: To contribute and expand my knowledge of food studies and the restaurant industry. I enjoy creating relationships with co-workers and customers alike. I am passionate about cooking and creating, especially within a community. I have a very strong work ethic and hope to make lasting impressions within a community. Currently, I am studying entrepreneurial approaches to food systems, anthropology and studio arts. Skills: Organization Installation skills Communication Harvesting/Handling skills Volunteer: Birdsfoot Farm: Canton, NY, September 2014- December 2014 Organic farm and farm community, self-operating. Volunteered for fall harvest, which included harvesting squash, pumpkins, sunchokes, tomatoes and carrots. Milked the farms dairy cow to make yogurt and learned about making cheese. Prepped for farmers market and organized winter inventory. Cooked vegetarian meals for on-site farmers. Experience: Waitress: Beach Street Café, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, June 2010-July 2015 Waitress and responsible for customer service Preparing foods and working register Multitasking and catering each customers needs in a high pace environment Gallery Monitor & Assistant: Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY January 2015-May 2015 Oversaw operations and visitors daily Assisted in installing a variety of exhibits Worked with other students in disassembling exhibits Collaborated with peers to create the best gallery experience Barn Hand: Wanders Way, Ipswich, MA May-May 2013-August 2016 Supervised horse turnout Managed Feed schedule/administered supplements and medication Accommodated clients' needs

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Erika Leach Resumé 2016

893 West StreetHampshire College Box 0782Amherst, MA [email protected] (978)210-6857

Objective:

To contribute and expand my knowledge of food studies and the restaurant industry. I enjoy creating relationships with co-workers and customers alike. I am passionate about cooking and creating, especially within a community. I have a very strong work ethic and hope to make lasting impressions within a community. Currently, I am studying entrepreneurial approaches to food systems, anthropology and studio arts.

Skills:

OrganizationInstallation skillsCommunicationHarvesting/Handling skills

Volunteer:

Birdsfoot Farm: Canton, NY, September 2014- December 2014 Organic farm and farm community, self-operating. Volunteered for fall harvest, which included harvesting squash, pumpkins, sunchokes, tomatoes and carrots. Milked the farms dairy cow to make yogurt and learned about making cheese. Prepped for farmers market and organized winter inventory. Cooked vegetarian meals for on-site farmers. Experience:

Waitress: Beach Street Café, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, June 2010-July 2015 Waitress and responsible for customer service Preparing foods and working register Multitasking and catering each customers needs in a high pace environment

Gallery Monitor & Assistant: Richard F. Brush Art Gallery, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY January 2015-May 2015 Oversaw operations and visitors daily Assisted in installing a variety of exhibits Worked with other students in disassembling exhibits Collaborated with peers to create the best gallery experience

Barn Hand: Wanders Way, Ipswich, MA May-May 2013-August 2016 Supervised horse turnout Managed Feed schedule/administered supplements and medication Accommodated clients' needs

Barista/Register/Waitress- Grassy Roots Organics, Wenham, MA August 2015-January 2016 Head Barista at espresso and raw juice bar Server at catered event Marketing and publicity via Instagram and Facebook Assistant schedule manager

Hostess: Little Park, New York, NY February 2016-May 5, 2016 OpenTable software knowledgeable Greet Customers and check belongings Inform servers/kitchen of any allergies/party specifics

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