amber mees
@ambermees
Experienced agricultural production worker skilled in farm operations and office systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced orchard and farm production professional who combines hands-on field expertise with administrative and digital skills. I have managed fertilization, pest control, propagation, harvesting and processing for cacao, ulu and coffee, and worked across large cherry and apple operations.
On the administrative side I develop work applications, perform sales, data entry and computer documentation using Microsoft 365 and Co‑pilot, and field customer inquiries. I have also handled preservation, cataloging and digitization of special collections from my library work.
I bring a practical, safety-minded work ethic, strong attention to detail and a willingness to handle both physical labor and office responsibilities to support farm productivity and product sales.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Orchard Production Assistant
Kia Ikena Orchards
Dec 2018 - Present (7 years)
Manage production, sales, data entry and customer inquiries while developing Microsoft 365-based documentation and applications; perform field tasks including fertilization, vegetation management, pesticide application, propagation, harvesting and processing of cacao, ulu and coffee since Dec 2018.
Field Team Orchard Worker
River Valley Orchards
Dec 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years)
Performed vegetation management, trellising, branch tying, harvesting and irrigation repair across a 300-acre cherry and apple operation from 2016 to Dec 2018, supporting maintenance and seasonal production goals.
UOManaged rare books, manuscripts, archives and photographs; performed cataloging, preservation, digitization and collection development using library management systems from Sep 2004 to 2006.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UOUniversity of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
2004 - 2007
Activities and societies: Photojournalist/Reporter for the Oregon Daily Emerald, Willamette Herald, and The Register-Guard
Studied Journalism with a focus in Photojournalism and a minor in Japanese; worked as a photojournalist/reporter for the Oregon Daily Emerald and local Eugene newspapers.
CCColumbia Basin College
Associate of Arts, General Studies
2002 - 2004
Completed coursework leading to an Associate of Arts degree between 2002 and 2004.
Availability
Location
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