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Olivia Boyce

Lynchburg

Summary

BS in Sustainable Community Development, and pursuing meaningful work in projects that further the physical, social, environmental, and economic growth of a community.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Farm Coach Program Director

Lynchburg Grows
Lynchburg, VA
05.2022 - Current
  • Oversee the wellbeing, efficiency, and performance of employed adults with disabilities.
  • Create curriculum for team building activities and life skills workshops as well as organize monthly field trips.
  • Design standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
  • Delegate farm work to individuals based on their individual goals, preferences, physical abilities, and wellbeing.
  • Report individuals’ performance to farm staff to make informed planning decisions.
  • Create individualized daily task lists which change seasonally.
  • Contribute to strategic planning for fundraising events.

Farm Assistant

Lynchburg Grows
Lynchburg, VA
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Crop production over 7 commercial greenhouses year round.
  • Complete growing tasks such as weeding, pruning, harvesting, bed amendments, seeding, and transplanting.
  • Lead tours for diverse groups to engage and educate visitors.
  • Oversee individual volunteers as well as service groups with as many as 30 people by delegating tasks based on available jobs and experience of the participants.
  • Plan adaptation of greenhouses for large fundraising events.

Education

BA - Sustainable Community Development

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA
05-2021

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Arc GIS Pro

Conferences/Presentations

  • Care Farming Network National Conference |2024 |attendee
  • Care Farming Network National Conference |2025 |speaker

Relevant Coursework

  • Landscape Patterns and Processes
  • Theory and Practice of Public Participation
  • Planning Tools and Techniques
  • Introduction to GIS for Planning
  • Community Engagement

Timeline

Farm Coach Program Director

Lynchburg Grows
05.2022 - Current

Farm Assistant

Lynchburg Grows
08.2016 - 06.2020

BA - Sustainable Community Development

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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