Experience

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Horticulture Instructor

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Community Colleges of Spokane

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Horticulture Instructor (Greenhouse & Nursery Management)

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2023

  Develop and teach classes in Greenhouse and Nursery Management, including: - Introduction to Greenhouses - Greenhouse Management I, II, III - House Plant Identification - Crop Science - Vegetable Gardening - Small Farm Marketing - Computer Applications in Environmental Science - Practicum - Occupational Preparation Develop and teach classes in Greenhouse and Nursery Management, including: - Introduction to Greenhouses - Greenhouse Management I, II, III - House Plant Identification - Crop Science - Vegetable Gardening - Small Farm Marketing - Computer Applications in Environmental Science - Practicum - Occupational Preparation



Scio High School

• Scio, OR

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Developed and implemented engaging lessons for a diverse group of high school students in Agricultural Studies classes. Designed a hands-on unit in plant propagation that incorporated modern propagation technologies and techniques such as micropropagation using a Laminar Flow Hood. Attended staff meetings, IEP meetings, and participated in professional development seminars. In addition to classroom instruction, coached students in Career Development Event competitions such as Job Interview, Floriculture, and Soils. Show less



TR Greenhouses

• Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

• Greenhouse Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

  Specialized in hydroponic tomato, cucumber, pepper, and leaf lettuce production. Responsibilities included: implementing Integrated Pest Management plan, maintaining food safety standards (HACCP), monitoring crop health and climate patterns, and training new employees in tomato crop maintenance. Also, took on responsibilities in direct marketing for the company, such as: loading trucks and delivering produce to markets in accordance to food safety standards, interacting and creating relationships with clientele, and selling produce. Show less



ECHO International Inc

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern in Tropical Agriculture

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Employed as intern in program providing in-depth training in tropical agriculture and development. Duties included seeding, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and harvesting one-acre vegetable garden that replicated a tropical rainforest environment. In addition, designed and built a flow-though worm composting system, managed volunteer work in gardens, and guided tour groups through farm. Worked extensively for the ECHO seed bank by collecting seed, conducting germination tests, and distributing seed for buyers. Lastly, prepared seminars on Integrated Pest Management and the Economic Viability of Intensive Urban Farming that were presented to other professionals and staff at ECHO. Show less



TR Greenhouses

• Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

• Greenhouse Employee

  • 2003 - 2009

  Worked as a general greenhouse labourer during summers while studying in University. Duties included: Planting, pruning, harvesting, and packaging tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and lettuce in accordance with food safety standards. Worked as a general greenhouse labourer during summers while studying in University. Duties included: Planting, pruning, harvesting, and packaging tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and lettuce in accordance with food safety standards.