I'm a multi-disciplinary professional with experience spanning sales, hospitality, and environmental restoration. I thrive in fast-paced team settings, excel at building relationships, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible products and experiences. My work has ranged from barista shifts and kitchen leadership to field restoration and community education, always with a focus on quality, sustainability, and community. Beyond work, I pursue mindfulness and ongoing learning, valuing collaboration and service. I’m curious, friendly, and proactive, bringing hands-on skills and a willingness to adapt to any project or team I join.

Aaron N. Heller

I'm a multi-disciplinary professional with experience spanning sales, hospitality, and environmental restoration. I thrive in fast-paced team settings, excel at building relationships, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible products and experiences. My work has ranged from barista shifts and kitchen leadership to field restoration and community education, always with a focus on quality, sustainability, and community. Beyond work, I pursue mindfulness and ongoing learning, valuing collaboration and service. I’m curious, friendly, and proactive, bringing hands-on skills and a willingness to adapt to any project or team I join.

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I’m a multi-disciplinary professional with experience spanning sales, hospitality, and environmental restoration. I thrive in fast-paced team settings, excel at building relationships, and enjoy turning ideas into tangible products and experiences. My work has ranged from barista shifts and kitchen leadership to field restoration and community education, always with a focus on quality, sustainability, and community.

Beyond work, I pursue mindfulness and ongoing learning, valuing collaboration and service. I’m curious, friendly, and proactive, bringing hands-on skills and a willingness to adapt to any project or team I join.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Representative at Various agricultural companies - Bay Area
January 1, 2018 - Present
Supported the founder/owner in managing sales accounts with priority clients; ensured consistent and positive relationships with sales clients and potential prospects.
Production Assistant at Various agricultural companies - Bay Area
January 1, 2019 - Present
Crafted a variety of high-end botanical and agricultural products; assisted the founder/owner with and led all processing, post-production, cultivation, packaging, demonstrations, and product development and design.
Garde Manager at The Farm Restaurant at Park City Mountain Resort
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Crafted high-end food for an upscale American-style bistro; provided support for the Chef and Sous Chef.
Line Cook at Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Worked under the guidance of twice Michelin-starred chef Joshua Goldstein; collaborated with professional cooks and chefs from Tartine Manufactory, Bi-Rite Market, and Walter’s; gained hands-on experience and vital culinary skills from seasoned professionals.
Prep Cook / Barista at Aroma Cafe
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Directed cafe and kitchen team service responsibilities; built a community with coworkers and customers.
Barista at Johnny Doughnuts
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Traveled around the Bay Area crafting latte art at food truck events.
Habitat Restoration Technician at Turtle Island Restoration Network / SPAWN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Restored ecological habitats in the Lagunitas watershed; built a riparian corridor habitat restoration enclosure in West Marin designed to last 25 years.
Barista at Peet’s Coffee & Tea
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Recognized for cleanliness, efficiency and craftsmanship behind the espresso bar; created top-quality coffee art and set a regional standard within the company.
Sales Representative at Various agricultural companies in the Bay Area
January 1, 2018 - Present
Supported the founder/owner in managing sales accounts with priority clients; ensured consistent and positive relationships with sales clients and potential prospects.
Production Assistant at Various agricultural companies in the Bay Area
January 1, 2019 - Present
Crafted a variety of high-end botanical and agricultural products; assisted the founder/owner with and led all processing, post-production, cultivation, packaging, demonstrations, and product development and design. Helped to launch some of California’s most well-known botanical brands.
Restoration Technician at Turtle Island Restoration Network / SPAWN
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Restored ecological habitats in the Lagunitas watersheds; built a riparian corridor habitat restoration enclosure in West Marin designed to last 25 years.
Garden Manager at The Farm Restaurant at Park City Mountain Resort
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Crafted high-end food for an upscale Zagats-rated American-style bistro; provided support for the Chef and Sous Chef.
Line Cook at Tamalpais Jewish Community Corporation
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Worked under the guidance of twice Michelin-starred chef Joshua Goldstein; collaborated with professional cooks and chefs from Tartine Manufactory, Bi-Rite Market, and Walter’s; gained hands-on experience and learned vital culinary skills from seasoned professionals.
Prep Cook/Barista at Aroma Cafe
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Directed cafe and kitchen team in service responsibilities; built a community with coworkers and customers.

Education

AP Course (2-year) at Sir Francis Drake High School
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
Education Studies (Environment) at Drake Integrated Studies Curriculum (Education Studies of the Environment Academy)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training at Dharma Moon
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wilderness First Responder Certification at Wilderness Medicine Institute
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Spawn Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor at SPAWN Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Mindfulness and Meditation Training at Mindfulness and Meditation Training
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Integrated Studies Curriculum (Environment) – Drake Environment Academy at Drake High School (Education Studies of the Environment Academy – Drake Integrated Studies Curriculum)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Two-year AP Course at Sir Francis Drake High School
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
TEAM Program at Tamalpais High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training at Dharma Moon
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2026
Wilderness First Responder Certification at Wilderness Medicine Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
SPAWN Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor at Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN)
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness and Meditation Training at Independent Practice
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Education Studies of the Environment Academy – Drake Integrated Studies Curriculum at Drake Integrated Studies Curriculum (Environment Academy)
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
AP Coursework at Sir Francis Drake High School
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
TEAM Program at Tamalpais High School
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training 100-hour course at Dharma Moon
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Wilderness First Responder Certification at Wilderness Medicine Institute
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor at SPAWN
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Education Studies of the Environment Academy – Drake Integrated Studies Curricula at Drake Integrated Studies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Team Program at Tamalpais High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Education Studies at Education Studies of the Environment Academy – Drake Integrated Studies Curricula
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
AP Coursework at Sir Francis Drake High School
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026
TEAM Program at Tamalpais High School, Corte Madera, CA
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training at Dharma Moon
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2026

Qualifications

Wilderness First Responder Certification
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Spawn Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Mindfulness and Meditation Training
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Education Studies – Drake Integrated Studies Curriculum (Environment Academy)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Wilderness First Responder Certification
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor – Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN)
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Training – Dharma Moon
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Mindfulness and Meditation Training
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2026
Wilderness First Responder Certification
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
SPAWN Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness and Meditation Training
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2026
Wilderness First Responder Certification
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training (Dharma Moon)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Wilderness First Responder Certification
January 1, 2016 - January 31, 2026
Creek Walk Naturalist Instructor
January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2026
Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Agriculture & Mining, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods