Experience

Rhode Island Zoological Society

• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Horticulturist

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Full-time, year-round, General Horticulturist responsible for care and maintenance of all plant material within the Zoo including weeding, fertilizing, pruning, mulching and leaf removal. • Design, plant, and maintain on-ground gardens and planters. • Irrigation of plants and lawns (public and off-exhibit areas). • Daily operations and maintenance of the Greenhouse. • Seeding and transplanting of perennial plants for spring fundraiser sale. • Winterizing of plants. • Grass cutting, weeding whacking, and use of landscape equipment. • Setup of plant material and themed decorations for special events. • Identification and removal of poisonous and invasive species. • Participation of snow and ice removal. • Coordinate horticulture volunteers. • Design and execute the winter Holiday Light Show.


Tranquil Lake Nursery Inc
• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Garden Nursery Worker

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2021


Round Rock Gardens

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Department Manager of Annuals and Edibles

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020

  •Manage pruning, watering and basic plant care for a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees. • Explain plant care to customers and make recommendations for soil, fertilizers, and watering needs. • Keep customer shopping area free of spilled soil, water, and plant debris. • Assist in creating and maintaining displays in garden center. • Assist in creating custom containers for clients. • Handle payment and money transactions. • Unloading of plant trailers. • Ordering and purchasing of annual bedding plants, vegetables, and herbs.



Cuesta College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Plant Science Facility, Student Worker - Lab Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Aided the Lab Technician in the routine maintenance and operation of the college’s two-acre facility; the facility includes a 27 tree orchard, a nursery, 12 raised beds for vegetable gardens, a 400 square foot shade house and a laboratory/head house. • Facility maintenance: cleaning, weeding, and organizing. • Crop Maintenance: planting, irrigating, fertilizing, and harvesting. • Plant propagation: cuttings, seeding, and division. • Transplanting: liners, mother stock, and landscape. • Tool maintenance: cleaning, sharpening, and organizing. • Laboratory maintenance: tool calibration, cleaning, and prepping supplies. • Assisted in the installation of irrigation systems.



Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospitality Lead

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Carried out procedures with opening and closing the Tasting Room. • Interacted with customers to educate, create positive experiences, finalize sales and sign up wine club memberships. • Maintained cleanliness of the Tasting Room. • Experience with Active Club and Square POS systems. • Harvest help for the 2018 vintage. • Carried out procedures with opening and closing the Tasting Room. • Interacted with customers to educate, create positive experiences, finalize sales and sign up wine club memberships. • Maintained cleanliness of the Tasting Room. • Experience with Active Club and Square POS systems. • Harvest help for the 2018 vintage.



Summerwood Winery & Inn

• United States
• Wine & Spirits

• Tasting Room and Wine Club Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Managed a team of eight Tasting Room Attendants, a two-tiered Wine Club, in addition to educating, promoting and selling wine, Wine Clubs, and other merchandise in a small boutique winery.• Managed daily appointments and conduct guided tours. • Charged, packed and shipped daily orders and Wine Club shipments.• Recruited, trained and supervised Tasting Room staff on all procedures.• Developed a monthly schedule for Tasting Room staff, tours, and events.• Worked with the General Manager to ensure the Tasting Room met sales goals and Wine Club enrollment initiatives.• Merchandising Director of non-wine items.• Assisted in the creative development and execution of onsite and offsite events.

• Tasting Room Associate

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Carried out procedures with opening and closing the Tasting Room.• Interacted with customers and finalized sales.• Knowledge with using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and experience with Vin65 POS system. • Maintained the cleanliness of the Tasting Room.

• Harvest Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Worked under the Winemaker to assist in the 2015 harvest with a total case production of 2,300 cases.Cleaned and sanitized the cellar and all equipment. Sorted and processed various varietals of grapes. Monitored and maintained fermentations. Limited lab work (Brix, pH, TA)Daily punch downs. Pulled samples of juice and wine for analysis. Sampled vineyards to monitor fruit maturity.Limited forklift operation.Assisted with bottling.



Stop and Shop

• United States
• Market Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cashier/ Bakery Assistant Manager/ Lead Cake Decorator

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  • Hands-on experience in accepting payments from customers. • Handled returns and exchanges of goods. • Ordered supplies and products, and accounted for shrinkage. • Received, stocked, and rotated merchandise when required. • Displayed goods and signage to benefit the appearance and increase sales. • Placed special orders for custom cakes for special occasions and holiday parties in person or via phone. • Learned cake decorating techniques from a professional trainer sent in by the company. • Attended wedding cake decorating seminars through the company. • Maintained cleanliness in accordance with the health department.



Honey Dew Associates

• Barista

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2010

  Worked with customers and alongside other employees during each of my shifts. This job taught me how important good customer service is, how to work calmly under pressure; it also taught me patience, reliability, and responsibility, which are all key in the customer service world. There were many tasks performed at this job, which include: • Cleaning work areas • Serving food to customers • Stocking service stations • Taking customer's orders • Preparing beverages and sandwiches • Providing quality customer service • Washing dishes, glassware, or related utensils • Operating food preparation equipments • Handling money