1647 SACRAMENTO STREET • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

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JENNY SARGENT

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am a highly organized and efficient worker, capable of supervising
myself and others in stressful situations with tight deadlines. Most
of my professional experience is in non-profit administration, but
for the past year I have been traveling and learning about organic
agriculture; this growing passion has led me to pursue a different
career path in the food industry. I have excellent written and
verbal communication skills and a consistent record of meeting and
exceeding ambitious fundraising goals during my multiple years in
the non-profit world, even in difficult economic climates. In
addition to my development skills and accomplishments, I am
proficient in most office software including Microsoft Office and
QuickBooks and am comfortable working in both PC and Mac-based
platforms.

EDUCATION

January 2005-May 2006 University of California at Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics
 Graduated with Honors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April-July 2010
France
Farm Intern
 This summer I have been traveling extensively in France and
working on vineyards and goat farms to further my knowledge of
the traditions of wine cheese-making in the south of France.

August 2009-January 2010 Hawaii Island Retreat

Garden Intern Coordinator
 On a six-month trip to the Hawaiian Islands, I worked at an
eco-retreat on the Big Island creating a kitchen garden for the
resort and organizing their volunteer farm worker program.

September 2006-July 2009 The San Luis Obispo

Symphony
Development Director
 For three years I served as the Development Director for a
small, community orchestra on the Central Coast. My duties
included coordinating direct mail campaigns, writing grants,
securing large personal and business sponsorships and running
special fundraising events. Each year I consistently met my
fundraising goals, annually brining in over half a million dollars
for the organization.

REFERENCES
Jeanne Sunderland Owner, Hawaii Island
Retreat
jeanhawi@netzero.net, 808.889.5061

Sandi Sigurdson former Executive Director, SLO

Symphony
sandi.sigurdson@gmail.com, 805.440.8693

Jaime Lewis Freelance Food Writer and former

colleague
jaimeclewis@gmail.com, 805.234.4068