WWOOF Maui 2011 Resume

1. Morgan Coffinger<br />2619 South Evergreen Road, Tempe, Arizona, 85282<br />602.696.3539 • morgan.coffinger@gmail.com<br />WWOOF Apprentice, Maui, Hawaii<br />Available August 1-December 19, 2011<br />OBJECTIVE<br />My goal is to learn as much as possible on an organic farm. My passion is to be a part of sustainable and organic community, while furthering environmental advocacy for sustainable communities through CSA’s, local and regional food and water politics, and volunteer work. I am motivated to give my passion for organic farming, primarily bio-dynamic practices, the importance of micro-organisms, and permaculture design. I want to give as much as possible to my farm hosts and the community as I highly value the knowledge I plan to receive. <br />EducationBachelor of Science within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Northern Arizona State University, FlagstaffGraduated January 2011Major: Political ScienceMinor: International RelationsConcentrated coursework: developing nations, international environmental politics, advanced climate change, astrobiology, forest management, bio-piracy and bio-diversity, and my senior thesis focused on the effects of privatizing water (resources) and how grassroots movements counter act damaging capitalist resource markets.<br />Skills & AbilitiesI dedicate my energy towards advancing sustainable human impacts which can be seen in my experience working for the Conservation Corps as we worked ten-hour days, one month at a time in backcountry areas.I effectively learn and demonstrate new concepts and am able to communicate ideas. My experience with Willowbend Environmental Education Center allowed me to lead conservation and preservation fieldtrips for children and adults. My experience with Verizon allowed me to cultivate my sales expertise while in a new field with advancing technology.I am an effective leader as I have confidently led my crew with the Conservation Corps during times we were tired, wet, yet was able to motivate all members to finish the project safely while having fun. While working for Verizon Wireless, I successfully operated the store by myself on a regular basis. I enjoy new responsibilities and take challenges head on. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTChaffee County Citizens for Sustainability member and activist; advocated to the community the dangers of allowing Nestle Corporation into the region to privatize local fresh water springs. Volunteer Environmental Educator to kindergarten-middle school students and adults for Willowbend Education Center Food Not Bombs member and activist; helped feed homeless in Flagstaff, AZExtra-curricular Memberships and AffiliationsNAU Peace and Justice member; activist for Native American residents of Red Mesa where a coal slurry line illegally pumped water from their land and influenced their forced migration into nearby cities.Rugby player for Northern Arizona Women’s Rugby AssociationAstrobiology Club memberArizona Students Association activist and member ExperienceConservation CrewmemberSouthwest Conservation Corps, Los Valles Region in Salida, COMay 2010 to October 2010Demonstrated proper trail construction and maintenance while upholding strict Leave No Trace principles and ethicsEffectively led my crew in specific large debris removal projects safely with the use of saws and other toolsEnjoyed living and working on backcountry projects for long hours under all weather conditionsRecipient of the AmeriCorps Education AwardSales Associate and Indirect AgentVerizon Wireless, Salida, COOctober 2010 to May 2011Managed consumer and business accounts while providing excellent customer service and knowledge service and knowledge Extensive computer training and worked well under pressure in fast-paced environmentCertified “Trusted Advisor” in Sales and Marketing Named “Best Store of 2010” within the West Coast Ensignal TeamWinner of the “Most PDA’s Sold” for the fourth quarter 2010<br />References available upon request<br />