Experience

World Vegetable Center

• Taiwan
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Assistant Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Focusing on improvement of the eggplant through pre-breeding techniques using crop wild relatives as sources for novel genes and subsequent interspecific hybrids. Tasks include morphological characterization, propagation and hybridization of selected genotypes of multiple wild relative species across the gene pool tiers associated with the eggplant clade of the Solanum genus, and associated fertility testing. Focusing on improvement of the eggplant through pre-breeding techniques using crop wild relatives as sources for novel genes and subsequent interspecific hybrids. Tasks include morphological characterization, propagation and hybridization of selected genotypes of multiple wild relative species across the gene pool tiers associated with the eggplant clade of the Solanum genus, and associated fertility testing.



Battery Park City Authority

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Horticulturist

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Assist in the maintenance of unique wilderness themed horticultural landscapes. Plant, weed, transplant, water, prune and propagate existing garden landscapes with the use of hand and power tools. Participate in unique indoor, and outdoor organic composting program including the occasional operation of a large diesel-powered chipping machine. Assist in the maintenance of unique wilderness themed horticultural landscapes. Plant, weed, transplant, water, prune and propagate existing garden landscapes with the use of hand and power tools. Participate in unique indoor, and outdoor organic composting program including the occasional operation of a large diesel-powered chipping machine.



Randall's Island Park Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Ecologist/Horticulturist

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Working individually and as part of a team, I assist in the curation and establishment of various horticultural landscapes on Randall's Island, ranging from re-establishment of native, wild-like landscapes to formal garden designs. In my time with the alliance, I directed two projects: one in which I designed and constructed and led the construction of several Bee Hotels with volunteers to foster a local population of native bees; and another in which with the assistance of my fellow coworkers and volunteers, amended local woodland soils using hugelkultur amendment techniques to further "native-ize" the woodland. Show less



Chelsea Garden Center

• Brooklyn, NY

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

  Assist in plant sales and horticultural recommendations for the planning of terraces/patios and yards. Increased sales and orders of native plants. Assist in plant sales and horticultural recommendations for the planning of terraces/patios and yards. Increased sales and orders of native plants.



North Shore Land Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conservation Intern

  • May 2016 - Sep 2016

  I managed an 8.1 acre freshwater swampland, known as the Louis C. Clark Sanctuary on the North Shore of Long Island. Specifically, I was tasked with creating a management plan for the Louis C. Clark Sanctuary - a landscape containing rare and ecologically valuable flora - as well as conducting an aquatic survey to assess the cleanliness and health of the creek which flowed through the swamp. My other responsibilities were several as both part of a team and individually, conducting forest, floral, and pollinator surveys at multiple preserves to gather new and baseline data on landscapes requiring restoration and the creation of other management plans. Show less



Nassau Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Speaker

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  I discuss the historical and environmental significance of native plants to their respective regions, concentrating mostly on the native flora of Long Island and the greater Northeast Woodland and Mid-Atlantic regions, as a guest speaker of the Introduction to Geography Course of Professor Hamm, Ph.D. I discuss the historical and environmental significance of native plants to their respective regions, concentrating mostly on the native flora of Long Island and the greater Northeast Woodland and Mid-Atlantic regions, as a guest speaker of the Introduction to Geography Course of Professor Hamm, Ph.D.



The Friends of the Hempstead Plains

• Nassau Community College

• Education Volunteer

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  I assist as an education and restoration volunteer for the Friends of the Hempstead Plains at NCC. Usually, I am involved in designing environmental lessons and native plant tours for K - College groups interested in environmental conservation, energy conservation and green architecture, specifically the use of energy efficient technologies incorporated into the Hempstead Plains Green Research and Education Center, including Solar Panels and the use of green roofs. I am also frequently involved in restoration and removal of native and non-native flora, respectively, as well as public outreach at events. Show less



Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank

• Staten Island, NY

• Seed Operations Volunteer

  • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  I assist in collecting and preserving seed and specimen samples and digitization of specimen and population data for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank which supplies organizations with viable material for use in restoration projects and scientific studies. I work to catalogue and mount specimens, as well as to extract the seeds of various native flora using several techniques to purify, catalogue and store in climate-controlled archives, capable of long term storage. I assist in collecting and preserving seed and specimen samples and digitization of specimen and population data for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank which supplies organizations with viable material for use in restoration projects and scientific studies. I work to catalogue and mount specimens, as well as to extract the seeds of various native flora using several techniques to purify, catalogue and store in climate-controlled archives, capable of long term storage.



Carraig Dulra Permaculture Farm

• Glenealy, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

• Permaculture Apprentice

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  I planted, watered, mulched, pruned and harvested and foraged various vegetables and berries. These vegetables and fruits were the only foods available to cook with, so all meals and daily operations were based around the weekly changes that occurred as the season progressed and new foods such as Rowan berries, blueberries, cranberries and Blackberries appeared in the forests and as potatoes, carrots, and all manner of Brassica sprouted in the fields. Further duties included the daily checking and inoculation of plants against disease with natural remedies and the tending to of Hens, Goats, and Horses, as well as farm tours for people wishing to tour the farm. Show less



NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Educator

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  I created various lesson plans and activities focusing on the speciation and biodiversity of plants and habitats of the Adirondack Mountains. The lessons were used for the Summer environmental curriculum aimed for students 10 - 17 years old. I also led trips from our campsite into the mountains including Mt. Marcy, Giant Mt., Crane Mt., and several others. I created various lesson plans and activities focusing on the speciation and biodiversity of plants and habitats of the Adirondack Mountains. The lessons were used for the Summer environmental curriculum aimed for students 10 - 17 years old. I also led trips from our campsite into the mountains including Mt. Marcy, Giant Mt., Crane Mt., and several others.



Jandi's Organic Market

• Oceanside, NY

• Produce Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2013

  As Produce Specialist I was tasked with the daily set up, rotation and break down of produce displays, which changed daily with the amount of product available, naturally I also assisted customers. As Produce Specialist I was tasked with the daily set up, rotation and break down of produce displays, which changed daily with the amount of product available, naturally I also assisted customers.



The Black Dog Tall Ships Company

• Vineyard Haven, MA

• Deckhand

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  As a deckhand aboard 19th century replica Square Top-sail Schooner, Shenandoah, I taught sailing basics and demonstrated daily operations of 19th century sea-life and up-rigged and maintained rigging and hull. On a bi-nightly schedule, I stood one of 3 nightly watches to ensure no dragging occurred over night, to keep the stove fire burning and to ensure passenger safety. As a deckhand aboard 19th century replica Square Top-sail Schooner, Shenandoah, I taught sailing basics and demonstrated daily operations of 19th century sea-life and up-rigged and maintained rigging and hull. On a bi-nightly schedule, I stood one of 3 nightly watches to ensure no dragging occurred over night, to keep the stove fire burning and to ensure passenger safety.



Saratoga Lake Sailing Club

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sailing Instructor

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  As a Sailing Instructor for the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, I was tasked with the creation and keeping of daily records of weather and occurrences on the lake and on club grounds. I operated daily and evening camp lessons for children, ages 9-15, and adults, and uprigged and maintained boat hardware and safe learning conditions for children and adults. As a Sailing Instructor for the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club, I was tasked with the creation and keeping of daily records of weather and occurrences on the lake and on club grounds. I operated daily and evening camp lessons for children, ages 9-15, and adults, and uprigged and maintained boat hardware and safe learning conditions for children and adults.



Ace Hardware Corporation

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2009

  Lawn & Garden section specialist: stocked shelves, assisted customers, restructured sections to make space for new products. Lawn & Garden section specialist: stocked shelves, assisted customers, restructured sections to make space for new products.



Mystic Seaport Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sailing Instructor

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  As a Joseph Conrad Camp Sailing Instructor, I supervised operations and taught daily lessons of the sailing program as well as operated motorized safety boat while on water and maintained hardware of boats. As a Joseph Conrad Camp Sailing Instructor, I supervised operations and taught daily lessons of the sailing program as well as operated motorized safety boat while on water and maintained hardware of boats.



Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deckhand

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  As a Deckhand aboard 19th century Sloop Clearwater I assisted in maintaining the ship’s hull and rigging, and the safety of passengers. I was also a fellow educator, teaching passengers about the ecology of the Hudson River, sustainability and sailing basics. As a Deckhand aboard 19th century Sloop Clearwater I assisted in maintaining the ship’s hull and rigging, and the safety of passengers. I was also a fellow educator, teaching passengers about the ecology of the Hudson River, sustainability and sailing basics.



The Black Dog Tall Ships Company (Coastwise Packet Ship Co.)

• Vineyard Haven, MA

• Deckhand

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  Same as 2012. Same as 2012.