Living Wall Maintenance Technician

• May 2021 - Present

Installing and maintaining vertical walls of living plants in commercial and residential settings. By using horticultural practices and IPM we are able to achieve lush art displays for the public to enjoy Installing and maintaining vertical walls of living plants in commercial and residential settings. By using horticultural practices and IPM we are able to achieve lush art displays for the public to enjoy

Horticulturist

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

Cultivated a large variety of orchid species from around the world in greenhouse environments while also assisting in the maintenance of tropical, Mediterranean, and desert themed garden. Assisted in other garden duties and classes as needed

Haskell Scholarship Intern

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

Maintained garden grounds through pruning, edging, and cleaning planter beds. Redesigned and replanted sections of the garden throughout the summer internship. Occasionally assisted in setting up and helped teach classes for garden guests.

Head Orchid Grower

• Oct 2017 - Jul 2020

Oversaw the production and sale of a variety of orchid species in a controlled greenhouse. Plants were cultivated from flasks or plugs, grown to maturity, and sold at the campus plant shop or local farmers markets. Mainly worked with Phalaenopsis, Oncidiums, Dendrobiums, Cymbidiums, and Cattleyas but would occasionally assist the conservatory with other species. Occasionally assisted with the orchid production class and led students through job duties.

Junior Grower - Cal Poly Poinsettia Enterprise

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

Produced poinsettia plants to be sold during the winter sale at the horticulture unit on Cal Poly campus

Head Grower - Cal Poly Tomato Spectacular

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

Led a team of student employees in the production and sale of tomato transplants started from seed

Package Handler

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2017