Allison E. Carmody

 

 

Horticulture & Programming Assistant, Green Roof and Orchard Workforce, Duke University

Revitalize the rooftop for use as a community garden, pollinator haven and social event space •Create plant inventories and pruning guides to streamline maintenance process and facilitate transition for future interns & student/staff teams. Manage daily maintenance of green roof, including water, weeding, and planting to ensure a comfortable gathering place and tidy, flourishing garden. September 2017-Present

 

Research Assistant Food and Agribusiness Institute, Santa Clara University

Transcribed and qualitatively analyzed 50+ interviews of participants of La Mesa Verde to generate funding and support to build the home gardening community in low-income San Jose. Developed a white paper to act as feedback for stakeholders and La Mesa Verde by analyzing successes and shortcomings of current programming to refine future targets. October 2016-June 2017

 

Administrative Assistant, Northern Products Company, Alsip, IL

Assisted management team with inventory management and provided additional assistance for short-term projects. Developed a working knowledge of the cushion packaging industry, including fabrication and recycling processes. Collaborated with a design agency to build a new e-commerce division, targeting industrial & consumer raw material markets. June 2016-August 2016

 

Sustainability Intern, Center for Sustainability, Santa Clara University

Assisted Forge Garden Manager in garden maintenance, care, and outreach to promote a healthy relationship between the Santa Clara community and our garden program, particularly with the Santa Clara disabled adult community. Promoted healthy, sustainable eating and a connection to agriculture through outreach programs, such as weekly Forge Garden volunteer hours, Farm Stand and skill-based workshops, reaching over 30 people weekly and over 200 hundred at quarterly events. Collaborated with campus Dining Services to incorporate sustainable food options and dining ware, achieving higher rates of waste diversion, increased employee knowledge and student regard for sustainable consumption. September 2014-June 2017

 

Peer Educator, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA

Edited student papers for mechanics, flow and ideology in ENVS 1A and 2A (Analyzing Green Rhetoric). Facilitated discussion between students regarding sustainability, rhetoric and society. September 2014-June 2015