Experience

Whitmores

• United States
• Landscaping Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Present



LongHouse Reserve

• 133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937

• Horticulturist

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2018



Summerhill Landscapes Inc.

• Sag Harbor, NY

• Plant Purchaser

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2014



The Bayberry

• Amagansett, NY

• Landscape Designer and Project Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2013

  Landscape Designer and Project Manager for specialized design/install company catering to Hamptons clientele since 1970: - Worked directly under owner, head designer, and general manager to develop landscape design plans using traditional drafting techniques as well as AutoCad - Responsible for all aspects of client relations, from consultation and sales, to site analysis, estimate and design presentation, through to planting and installation, billing, and follow up - Knowledgeable of… Show more Landscape Designer and Project Manager for specialized design/install company catering to Hamptons clientele since 1970: - Worked directly under owner, head designer, and general manager to develop landscape design plans using traditional drafting techniques as well as AutoCad - Responsible for all aspects of client relations, from consultation and sales, to site analysis, estimate and design presentation, through to planting and installation, billing, and follow up - Knowledgeable of wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals throughout 12-acre nursery and garden shop - Managed production crews on jobs of all shapes and sizes, from individual specimen tree plantings to full-scale landscape installation including planting, hardscaping, grading, turf installation, etc. - Assisted other aspects of small, tight-knit company as needed, including operating equipment, small engine repair, plant receiving/pricing/inventory control, assisting administration Show less Landscape Designer and Project Manager for specialized design/install company catering to Hamptons clientele since 1970: - Worked directly under owner, head designer, and general manager to develop landscape design plans using traditional drafting techniques as well as AutoCad - Responsible for all aspects of client relations, from consultation and sales, to site analysis, estimate and design presentation, through to planting and installation, billing, and follow up - Knowledgeable of… Show more Landscape Designer and Project Manager for specialized design/install company catering to Hamptons clientele since 1970: - Worked directly under owner, head designer, and general manager to develop landscape design plans using traditional drafting techniques as well as AutoCad - Responsible for all aspects of client relations, from consultation and sales, to site analysis, estimate and design presentation, through to planting and installation, billing, and follow up - Knowledgeable of wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals throughout 12-acre nursery and garden shop - Managed production crews on jobs of all shapes and sizes, from individual specimen tree plantings to full-scale landscape installation including planting, hardscaping, grading, turf installation, etc. - Assisted other aspects of small, tight-knit company as needed, including operating equipment, small engine repair, plant receiving/pricing/inventory control, assisting administration Show less



Manhattan Land Trust

• Greater New York City Area

• Board of Directors

  • Mar 2009 - Mar 2012

  The Manhattan Land Trust is a nonprofit organization established by gardeners to support and sustain community gardening throughout Manhattan. Our collective mission is to preserve, improve, and promote community managed open spaces for the benefit of all. All of our gardens were slated for sale by the city in 1999, which would have led to their certain demolition. Today these 14 vibrant, thriving gardens are manged by the Manhattan Land Trust. I serve as a "resource person" on the… Show more The Manhattan Land Trust is a nonprofit organization established by gardeners to support and sustain community gardening throughout Manhattan. Our collective mission is to preserve, improve, and promote community managed open spaces for the benefit of all. All of our gardens were slated for sale by the city in 1999, which would have led to their certain demolition. Today these 14 vibrant, thriving gardens are manged by the Manhattan Land Trust. I serve as a "resource person" on the board providing horticultural information and services to all MLT gardens. Show less The Manhattan Land Trust is a nonprofit organization established by gardeners to support and sustain community gardening throughout Manhattan. Our collective mission is to preserve, improve, and promote community managed open spaces for the benefit of all. All of our gardens were slated for sale by the city in 1999, which would have led to their certain demolition. Today these 14 vibrant, thriving gardens are manged by the Manhattan Land Trust. I serve as a "resource person" on the… Show more The Manhattan Land Trust is a nonprofit organization established by gardeners to support and sustain community gardening throughout Manhattan. Our collective mission is to preserve, improve, and promote community managed open spaces for the benefit of all. All of our gardens were slated for sale by the city in 1999, which would have led to their certain demolition. Today these 14 vibrant, thriving gardens are manged by the Manhattan Land Trust. I serve as a "resource person" on the board providing horticultural information and services to all MLT gardens. Show less



Central Park Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Zone Gardener

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2012

  for three years I worked in the Conservatory Garden: - Aided in all aspects of maintaining Central Park's only series of formal gardens: hedging, lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, perennial planting, transplanting and dividing, annual displays, weeding, cleanup, etc. - Assisted Curator with drafting of landscape plans, garden design, annual and perennial plant selection, additional planning and preparation - Coordinated amazing crew of 30+ volunteers two days a week to help with… Show more for three years I worked in the Conservatory Garden: - Aided in all aspects of maintaining Central Park's only series of formal gardens: hedging, lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, perennial planting, transplanting and dividing, annual displays, weeding, cleanup, etc. - Assisted Curator with drafting of landscape plans, garden design, annual and perennial plant selection, additional planning and preparation - Coordinated amazing crew of 30+ volunteers two days a week to help with general garden maintenance and large annual changes spring and fall More recently I have moved to the North Woods to help further expand the Conservancy's woodland campaigns: - Responsible for all aspects of woodland gardening in a public park setting: garbage and general cleanup, pruning, weeding, planting, transplanting and removal, customer service, design work and implementation, hardscaping - Working to restore and properly maintain woodlands: proper ID of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, planting and promoting of native species, invasive plant removal and control, landscape design, regular scouting for pests and diseases, use of IPM - Assisting organization with public tours and outreach programs for youth and adults, members and nonmembers Show less for three years I worked in the Conservatory Garden: - Aided in all aspects of maintaining Central Park's only series of formal gardens: hedging, lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, perennial planting, transplanting and dividing, annual displays, weeding, cleanup, etc. - Assisted Curator with drafting of landscape plans, garden design, annual and perennial plant selection, additional planning and preparation - Coordinated amazing crew of 30+ volunteers two days a week to help with… Show more for three years I worked in the Conservatory Garden: - Aided in all aspects of maintaining Central Park's only series of formal gardens: hedging, lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, perennial planting, transplanting and dividing, annual displays, weeding, cleanup, etc. - Assisted Curator with drafting of landscape plans, garden design, annual and perennial plant selection, additional planning and preparation - Coordinated amazing crew of 30+ volunteers two days a week to help with general garden maintenance and large annual changes spring and fall More recently I have moved to the North Woods to help further expand the Conservancy's woodland campaigns: - Responsible for all aspects of woodland gardening in a public park setting: garbage and general cleanup, pruning, weeding, planting, transplanting and removal, customer service, design work and implementation, hardscaping - Working to restore and properly maintain woodlands: proper ID of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, planting and promoting of native species, invasive plant removal and control, landscape design, regular scouting for pests and diseases, use of IPM - Assisting organization with public tours and outreach programs for youth and adults, members and nonmembers Show less



The Horticultural Society of New York

• New York, NY

• Director of Horticulture

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2008

  - Reinstated, organized, promoted, and taught a wide range of horticultural programming from theory to practice - Provided phone/email support as well as consultation and horticultural services to members and general public - Cultivated new and ongoing partnerships, individual and corporate members - Served on advisory councils for local, state, and government initiatives - Reinstated, organized, promoted, and taught a wide range of horticultural programming from theory to practice - Provided phone/email support as well as consultation and horticultural services to members and general public - Cultivated new and ongoing partnerships, individual and corporate members - Served on advisory councils for local, state, and government initiatives



New York Botanical Garden

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• horticulture student

  • Feb 2005 - Mar 2007

  - Completed over 580 course hours for nationally accredited School of Professional Horticulture at one of the top botanical gardens in the United States - Courses included everything from soil science and botany to history and theory of landscape design - Completed over 900 work hours alongside full-time garden staff - Work highlights included: planting and maintenance of perennial and annual displays, climbing and pruning trees with Arboretum Crew, scouting garden grounds and… Show more - Completed over 580 course hours for nationally accredited School of Professional Horticulture at one of the top botanical gardens in the United States - Courses included everything from soil science and botany to history and theory of landscape design - Completed over 900 work hours alongside full-time garden staff - Work highlights included: planting and maintenance of perennial and annual displays, climbing and pruning trees with Arboretum Crew, scouting garden grounds and facilities and implementing IPM, aiding curation and mapping with initial planning stages of new Azalea Garden, propagating seeds and cuttings in the Nolen Glasshouses Show less - Completed over 580 course hours for nationally accredited School of Professional Horticulture at one of the top botanical gardens in the United States - Courses included everything from soil science and botany to history and theory of landscape design - Completed over 900 work hours alongside full-time garden staff - Work highlights included: planting and maintenance of perennial and annual displays, climbing and pruning trees with Arboretum Crew, scouting garden grounds and… Show more - Completed over 580 course hours for nationally accredited School of Professional Horticulture at one of the top botanical gardens in the United States - Courses included everything from soil science and botany to history and theory of landscape design - Completed over 900 work hours alongside full-time garden staff - Work highlights included: planting and maintenance of perennial and annual displays, climbing and pruning trees with Arboretum Crew, scouting garden grounds and facilities and implementing IPM, aiding curation and mapping with initial planning stages of new Azalea Garden, propagating seeds and cuttings in the Nolen Glasshouses Show less



New England Wild Flower Society

• Framingham, MA

• intern

  • Apr 2006 - Oct 2006

  - Aided Horticulture Department with maintenance of 45-acre native plant botanical garden and headquarters for the New England Wild Flower Society - Responsible for all aspects of botanical garden work: planting, transplanting and editing, weeding and proper plant ID, tree and shrub pruning, irrigation, plant records, IPM, public tours and customer service - Managed specific areas: Laurel Bend, Tufa Rock Garden, Bog - Aided Horticulture Department with maintenance of 45-acre native plant botanical garden and headquarters for the New England Wild Flower Society - Responsible for all aspects of botanical garden work: planting, transplanting and editing, weeding and proper plant ID, tree and shrub pruning, irrigation, plant records, IPM, public tours and customer service - Managed specific areas: Laurel Bend, Tufa Rock Garden, Bog



The Horticultural Society of New York

• New York, NY

• Garden Shop Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Feb 2005

  - Structured, redesigned, and reopened shop for historic New York City nonprofit - Established vendor relations and acted as buyer of plants, hardgoods, gifts - Performed sales, cashiered, and kept books using Quickbooks - Provided customer service & consultation, including potted arrangements - Structured, redesigned, and reopened shop for historic New York City nonprofit - Established vendor relations and acted as buyer of plants, hardgoods, gifts - Performed sales, cashiered, and kept books using Quickbooks - Provided customer service & consultation, including potted arrangements



self employed

• East Hampton, NY

• Project Manager, Property Manager, Assistant

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2004

  oversaw renovation and maintenance of private residence and rental properties for private East Hampton family including landscaping, interior design, painting and construction, bookkeeping, bidding out jobs, working with subcontractors, etc. oversaw renovation and maintenance of private residence and rental properties for private East Hampton family including landscaping, interior design, painting and construction, bookkeeping, bidding out jobs, working with subcontractors, etc.



Marders

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate, Production Assistant

  • May 1999 - Jan 2002

  - Familiar with majority of plants at multi-million dollar landscaping yard catering to Hamptons clientele - Worked in and out of large scale garden shop and assisted full landscape production department as needed - Walked customers through entire sales process: consultation, site inspection, estimation, purchase, installation, and guarantee - Assisted production with inventory control, receiving, and monitoring - Familiar with majority of plants at multi-million dollar landscaping yard catering to Hamptons clientele - Worked in and out of large scale garden shop and assisted full landscape production department as needed - Walked customers through entire sales process: consultation, site inspection, estimation, purchase, installation, and guarantee - Assisted production with inventory control, receiving, and monitoring