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Rachael Nastasia Brown
935 S. Cushman Ave  Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: 253-448-9158  Linkedin.com/in/rachaelnbrown
Website: http://rachaelnbrown.wix.com/sustainablesolution
E-Mail: RachaelNBrown@outlook.com
Objective
Environmental Studies student with GIS Certification, graduating in June 2016, seeking a position where I can utilize my skills to
make positive contributions in my community.
Education
University of Washington - GPA: 3.89 2014-Present (June 2016 expected)
Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies
Courses Included: Issues in Biological Conservation,Pollution and Public Policy, Sustainable Urban Development Policy, Urb an
Ecology, Oceanography, Meteorology,Maps and GIS, Intermediate GIS.
Tacoma Community College - GPA 3.1 2008-2012
Associates ofArts and Sciences – General focus
Courses Included: Statistics, Calculus, English Lit., Biology, Cultural Anthropology, and Primatology.
Stadium High School - GPA 3.4 2006-2010
High School Diploma. I completed two years of college during my junior and senior years of high schoolas a Running Start student.
Certificates
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Expected June 2016
Esri ArcGIS 10.3: Able to make basic maps, import data, and use analysis tools such as intersect and buffer. Portfolio available upon
request.
Amateur HAM Radio License (KG7IAE) January 2014 - 2024
Federal Communications Commission issued.
Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) February 2011
Permaculture is the design of sustainable human habitats.It is a set of methodologies, strategies,and practices that enable the creation
of sustainable human systems from restorative agriculture to community and city planning that mimic natural systems and processes.
Languages
English and Spanish – CLEP exam score 50

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Work Experience
Healthy Homes, Healthy Neighborhoods Program - Intern February 2016-Present
City of Tacoma – Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability
 Currently working as a paid intern for the Healthy Homes, Healthy Neighborhoods Project in the Hilltop neighborhood.This
program aims to shift our culture towards one of conservation and sustainability through direct outreach with citizens.
 As a representative of the City of Tacoma I travel throughout the neighborhood letting citizens know about the great
programs the city offers to help reduce bills and consumption of resources.
 Meanwhile, I gather information about each household such as ease of access to healthy fruits and vegetables and knowledge
of sustainable practices.
Sales Associate in Seasonal Dept. May 2014-February 2016
Mclendon Hardware
 I worked in the seasonaldepartment where I assisted customers in finding the right product for their projects.
 I also worked in the garden and nursery section where I answered customer questions and gave themadvice about how to
grow a beautiful garden.
 Ensured customers had a good experience at the store and that they left with everything they need to complete their projects.
I asked them questions about what they were trying to accomplish, their limitations, and preferences in order to make the best
recommendations of products and methods.
 I special ordered products that we didn’t carry in stock and called customers to keep them up to date about these orders.
Community Garden Coordinator April 2012-Dec. 2013
Gateways for Youth and Families
 Organized and managed work parties and volunteer groups while they worked to weed, mow, and perform other maintenance
tasks on the property.
 Posted work party events on Meetup.com in order to attract more volunteers.
 Coordinated with community members in order to create and maintain a small community garden plot at the Gateways
Property including leading negotiations of bylaws and garden rules, a multi- meeting process.
 Represented Gateways at various events by manning a booth and explaining our programs to the public.
 Created a Permaculture Design for the 30-acre property owned by the non-profit.
 Rehabilitated a 1500 sq.foot hoop houses on the property and began growing organic (non-certified) local food for sale.
Sales associate and Cashier in Fine Jewelry Dept. Aug. 2010-Sept. 2011
Macy’s
 Greeted customers and helped select the right fine jewelry piece for them. Answered their questions about the products and
services and special ordered any products that we did not have in stock.
 Opened and closed department:
 Kept meticulous record of each transaction to ensure that the jewelry pieces were accounted for at opening and
closing each day.
 Took out and put away jewelry displays from the safes to the locked displays.
 Counted tills
 Counted each case of jewelry and logged it into our inventory sheets at opening and closing each day.
 Restocked and laid out jewelry displays.
 Rung up sales at POS

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Seasonal sales associate in Handbags Dept. Nov. 2009-Jan. 2010
Macy’s
 Greeted customers and helped them find items in the Handbag Dept.
 Assisted customers in choosing the right item for them by asking and answering questions and recommending options.
 Restocked shelves and displays.
 Rung up sales at Point Of Sale (POS).
 Opened and closed down department at end of day including counting till.
Seasonal Team Member Nov. 2007 –Jan. 2008
Target
 Greeted and helped customers find items throughout the store.
 Stocked shelves
 Cashiered when there was an overflow of customers
Volunteer Experience
Environmental Business – Chapter Vice President October 2015 - Present
Net Impact UW Tacoma Undergrad Chapter
I am the Vice President of our chapter and assisted in planning the Net Impact hosted the Seattle Conference
(https://www.netimpact.org/conference) at the Seattle Convention and Trade center where I was 1 of 3 on the team that manned our
days. https://tacoma.collegiatelink.net/organization/uwtnetimpact
Community Outreach - Internship June–August 2015 90 hours
Tacoma Center for Urban Waters
Internship in the Environmental Services Department where I assisted with writing a situation analysis for Tacoma’s Natural Yard
Care Program. Summarized the findings of various surveys,program reports,and program evaluations in order to give a complet e
description of the state of Tacoma’s Natural Yard Care Program and recommended next steps .
Environmental Stewardship Volunteer March 2011-April 2012
Gateways for Youth and Families
Created a Permaculture design for the 30-acre property,helped clean up around the land by mowing the extensive lawn and cleaning
up garbage.
PNW – Tacoma Permaculture Group September 2011-Present
Hilltop Urban Gardens (HUG) & Swan Creek Food Forrest
Worked on a local Permaculture projects as well as created the HUG garden design as the culminating project for my team of 4.
Farm Hand Volunteer March 2011-June 2011
Filbert Acres Farms
Worked on a local organic farm in Puyallup to help pull weeds, plant crops,and harvest produce for sale to their Community
Supported Agriculture (CSA) customers.

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Skills
 Customer Service – More than 3 years of experience I am friendly and outgoing and eager to assist customers.
 Sustainability focus - In depth understanding ofcurrent sustainability issues and challenges.
 Knowledgeable about green living strategies,products,and challenges. Have spent the last few years developing a green lifes tyle.
 Strong constitution – I have worked as a gardener and farmer for years and am accustomed to working in inclement weather.
 Tabling at Events – I have experience manning booths for various organizations and am comfortable interacting with the public to
explain ideas and services.
 Team Player – Cooperative in large and small groups,contributing my own personal strengths to the work at hand.
 Team Leader – Work well with minimal supervision for self and my team members. Able to solve problems as they arise and
escalate when necessary.
 Typing- Proficient on a standard keyboard and can type approximately 50 words per minute.
 Microsoft Office – Proficient with Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint.
 ArcGIS 10.3 familiarity: Able to make basic maps, import data,and use analysis tools such as intersect and buffer.
 Excellent Communication Skills – Able to articulate my beliefs and ideas in an appropriate and effective manner.
 Attention to Detail – Proven and accurate record keeper.
 Multitasking - Able to do multiple activities at one time without getting key points confused.
 High energy – Enthusiastic about my work and projects.
 Quick Study – Learn easily and remember well. I am eager to acquire new skills.
 Editing and proof reading – I am able to find typos and grammatical errors with ease and revise writing to better reflect the
author’s intended message.
References Available Upon Request