Experience

Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

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

• South Park Arboretum Director and Curator

  • May 2023 - Present

  Buffalo, New York, United States

• South Park Arboretum Curator

  • Jan 2021 - May 2023

  Buffalo, New York, United States



Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, Inc.

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grants & Development Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area



Vita Nuova, LLC

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019



Field & Fork Network

• Senior Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area



University at Buffalo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator--Department of Community Health and Health Behavior

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area



Cornell Cooperative Extension

• Creating Healthy Places Community Educator

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  Niagara County Increase Niagara County resident knowledge of, opportunities for, and engagement in increased physical activity, improve streetscapes and physical activity environments, increase access to healthy foods, and influence policy impacting all objectives including but not limited to an improved local food system.



CRIS-Community Resources for Independent Seniors

• Aging in Place Specialist Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  United States -Created an older adult health and wellness survey and administered to 50 older adults as part of a community health needs assessment -Coordinated a health and wellness fair for older adults, "Let's Start Our Summer in a Healthy Way", featuring 20 organizations



SUNY Center for Brownfield Studies

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Syracuse, New York Area -Collected field inventory of protected Utica Marsh and held community focus group to develop rail with trail network -Co-wrote the Fort Edward Dewatering Site Reuse Study and The New Forest Economy: Groveton, New Hampshire Market Study



USDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Protection Technician

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2011

  Surveying various properties in Niagara County in an effort to quarantine and eventually eradicate the Plum Pox Virus which affects stone fruit trees. Through the collection of Prunus samples and community engagement, I seek to educate the public about this program and its importance for WNY and international agriculture alike.



Niagara County Community College

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  As Landscape Design & Herbaceous Plant Materials Instructor I developed a residential landscape design and horticulture curriculum for a diverse group of community college students. This was successfully developed via a technologically-interactive classroom, with an emphasis on cooperative learning. I also promoted and advocated the increased enrollment of the horticulture program through professional outreach and community awareness events.



Classified Plus, Incoporated

• Sales & Marketing Advisor

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2010

  Marketed and sold classified advertisements for the Washington Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News. Earned top honors in sales with the Inquirer by exceeding team challenges; thereby securing awards in the categories of "Best Script" and "Multiple Day Packages". Strengthened continental, inter-continental and international client relations for over one hundred news publications by exhibiting exemplary customer service.



Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect PC

• Landscape Designer

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  Developed master street-scape plan, from schematic to final design, including cost estimates for submittal and approval. Prepared planting plan for main entrance and site-grading of parking lot for Rich Products; prepared light schedule for arboretum. Coordinated layout and installation of Rich Products Arboretum temporary planting plan and permanent plant removal plan. Designed informational panels for display in the Science Magnet, School 90 Courtyard "Six Living Classrooms" fund-raising… Show more Developed master street-scape plan, from schematic to final design, including cost estimates for submittal and approval. Prepared planting plan for main entrance and site-grading of parking lot for Rich Products; prepared light schedule for arboretum. Coordinated layout and installation of Rich Products Arboretum temporary planting plan and permanent plant removal plan. Designed informational panels for display in the Science Magnet, School 90 Courtyard "Six Living Classrooms" fund-raising event. Show less



Dr. Miguel J. Culaciati Botanic Garden

• Landscape Designer

  • Nov 2007 - May 2008

  Huerta Grande, Argentina -Translated and co-wrote Rufford Grant Foundation submission for a collection of native, medicinal, and aromatic plants -Measured and recorded site dimensions to create master plan; crafted herbaceous inventory drawings



USDA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Landscape Designer-Promotion of Andean Crops for Rural Development Program

  • Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

  Cotacachi, Ecuador -Designed 2-acre community ethnobotanic garden including construction documents, tour brochure, and management scheme -Initiated cosmovision mural project for provincial schools to promote environmental education in 43 communities -Created planting plan of over 100 native, medicinal, and ancestral species to combat hunger and malnutrition and promote sustainable development



John Hay National Wildlife Refuge

• Landscape Maintenance Intern

  • 2006 - 2006

  -Excavated lower portion of the historic Clarence Hay Alpine Rock Garden to develop restoration plan -Performed site maintenance operations; invasive species removal, planting, and irrigation with volunteers and management team



Cayuga Waterfront Initiative

• Cayuga Waterfront Trail Spokesperson

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

  Ithaca, New York Area -Surveyed trail users, created spreadsheets and marketed emblematic attire for the enrichment of community trail ownership