Experience

Holden Forests & Gardens

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Gardens and Glasshouse

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Managed daily operations and maintenance of 11 gardens, interior plantscapes, two unique glasshouse biomes and working glasshouse, two USDA regulated animal containment areas, and growing glasshouse. Mentored and motivated four Horticulturists, three Gardeners, Animal Care Specialist, and Animal Care Assistant.• Contributed to Strategic Plan, Collections Policy, and American Alliance of Museums accreditation.• Initiated creative and progressive programs such as Fermentation Garden, reimagined butterfly program.• Developed, forecasted, and balanced $115K departmental and $75K exhibition annual budgets.• Assessed staffing structure, developed, and hired new Gardeners and Animal Care Assistant.• Served on IDEA (DEAI) committee, contributed to development of DEAI statement and staff survey. • Collaborated with Development, built, maintained, and advanced relationships with stakeholders.



BERKSHIRE ORGANICS MARKET & DELIVERY

• Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer

  • 2008 - 2018

  Launched and operated delivery service and opened market focused on local and organic products. Evolved and promoted non-GMO commodities. Developed and Managed $500K+ budget. Negotiated leases, expanded store, and partnered with five subtenants. Led 21-member team with four fulltime managers.• Developed business and strategic plans, set sales goals, and raised funds from investors.• Achieved 22% annual growth, generated 300+ weekly deliveries and $2.25M annual sales.• Directed operations and coached team to provide high level of customer service.• Built relationships with community residents, vendors, local governments, and state and federal agents.• Designated as Top 12 Retail Market in North America for non-GMO vetting program by OCA.• Initiated partnerships with local school districts, supplied and delivered 2000+ lbs. produce weekly.• Invited speaker for local food and farming panels and presented demonstrations.



Windy Hill Farm Nursery Orchards & Garden Center

• United States
• Retail

• Horticulturist and Project Manager

  • 1993 - 2008

  Designed and managed woody tree and shrub plantings, native and rose gardens, perennial borders, small fruit gardens and orchards, and created private collections for CT, NY, MA, and VT clients. Directed and supervised installation and maintenance teams. Hired and scheduled subcontractors, and secured permits.• Designed and estimated landscape projects, increased client sales from $750K to $1.5M.• Established client base, provided excellent customer service, performed on-site consultations.• Organized landscape and property development projects budgeted $10K to $150K.• Identified cultural issues, diagnosed nutrient deficiencies and insect damage, prescribed solutions.• Created and implemented IPM programs and trained staff, maintained spray license.• Developed labeling protocols for nursery plant inventory, managed database, and trained staff.• Consulted as plant expert for New York Times, Boston Globe, and local newspapers.Horticulturist and Caretaker, J. Player Crosby family estate, Tyringham, MAMaster Planner, Vincent Herbert Arboretum at Springside Park, Pittsfield, MAVisiting Horticulturist, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum, Hampshire, U.K.