Matthew Fernandez
Greenhouse Manager and Head Grower at Habitat Horticulture- Claim this Profile
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Matt is a person you can count on. He introduced us to rock-climbing as an instructor and now we’re hooked. He’s personable and professional. A clear communicator and trusted individual. He would make a positive addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Matt is a person you can count on. He introduced us to rock-climbing as an instructor and now we’re hooked. He’s personable and professional. A clear communicator and trusted individual. He would make a positive addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Matt is a person you can count on. He introduced us to rock-climbing as an instructor and now we’re hooked. He’s personable and professional. A clear communicator and trusted individual. He would make a positive addition to any organization.
LinkedIn User
Matt is a person you can count on. He introduced us to rock-climbing as an instructor and now we’re hooked. He’s personable and professional. A clear communicator and trusted individual. He would make a positive addition to any organization.
Experience
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Habitat Horticulture
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Greenhouse Manager and Head Grower
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Golden Gate Orchids
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United States
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Libraries
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Horticultural Assistant
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Oct 2021 - Present
At Golden Gate Orchids I have the pleasure of working with and learning from Tom Perlite. This is a volunteer position in which I work with Tom most Saturday mornings in the greenhouses for approximately 4 hours each week. We focus primarily on Vireya, Platycerium, and orchid species including Odontoglossum, Dendrobium, and Cattleya. While in the greenhouse, I work on pest management, propagation, irrigation, and transplantation. We have also briefly worked with Cycad and grass tree species as… Show more At Golden Gate Orchids I have the pleasure of working with and learning from Tom Perlite. This is a volunteer position in which I work with Tom most Saturday mornings in the greenhouses for approximately 4 hours each week. We focus primarily on Vireya, Platycerium, and orchid species including Odontoglossum, Dendrobium, and Cattleya. While in the greenhouse, I work on pest management, propagation, irrigation, and transplantation. We have also briefly worked with Cycad and grass tree species as well. Show less At Golden Gate Orchids I have the pleasure of working with and learning from Tom Perlite. This is a volunteer position in which I work with Tom most Saturday mornings in the greenhouses for approximately 4 hours each week. We focus primarily on Vireya, Platycerium, and orchid species including Odontoglossum, Dendrobium, and Cattleya. While in the greenhouse, I work on pest management, propagation, irrigation, and transplantation. We have also briefly worked with Cycad and grass tree species as… Show more At Golden Gate Orchids I have the pleasure of working with and learning from Tom Perlite. This is a volunteer position in which I work with Tom most Saturday mornings in the greenhouses for approximately 4 hours each week. We focus primarily on Vireya, Platycerium, and orchid species including Odontoglossum, Dendrobium, and Cattleya. While in the greenhouse, I work on pest management, propagation, irrigation, and transplantation. We have also briefly worked with Cycad and grass tree species as well. Show less
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Planet Granite - Climbing Yoga Fitness
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Desk Staff / Coach
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Jun 2019 - Present
As an Instructor, I provided team and one-on-one rock climbing lessons focusing on safety and techniques suited to the clients. Organized and led special event experiences. Additionally, providing client support services from addressing general inquiries to formalizing membership and intake from the front desk As an Instructor, I provided team and one-on-one rock climbing lessons focusing on safety and techniques suited to the clients. Organized and led special event experiences. Additionally, providing client support services from addressing general inquiries to formalizing membership and intake from the front desk
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National Park Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Naturalist Resource Management Intern
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
I work on restoration sites in San Mateo, Marin, and the Presidio. My work includes integrated pest management in tandem with chemical and mechanical controls. A significant portion of my work includes monitoring and surveying for rare species including Mission Blue butterfly, CA red-legged frog, Hickman's Potentilla, and other plant species. I have helped plant more than 2000 native grasses and lupine in San Mateo, and manzanita in the Presidio. I consistently push myself to be better at plant… Show more I work on restoration sites in San Mateo, Marin, and the Presidio. My work includes integrated pest management in tandem with chemical and mechanical controls. A significant portion of my work includes monitoring and surveying for rare species including Mission Blue butterfly, CA red-legged frog, Hickman's Potentilla, and other plant species. I have helped plant more than 2000 native grasses and lupine in San Mateo, and manzanita in the Presidio. I consistently push myself to be better at plant identification and am always expanding my ability to ID in the field. I usually work with a team of three and alone in the field. I have collected/entered data using Field maps, survey123, Avenza maps, Calflora, and spreadsheets. Show less I work on restoration sites in San Mateo, Marin, and the Presidio. My work includes integrated pest management in tandem with chemical and mechanical controls. A significant portion of my work includes monitoring and surveying for rare species including Mission Blue butterfly, CA red-legged frog, Hickman's Potentilla, and other plant species. I have helped plant more than 2000 native grasses and lupine in San Mateo, and manzanita in the Presidio. I consistently push myself to be better at plant… Show more I work on restoration sites in San Mateo, Marin, and the Presidio. My work includes integrated pest management in tandem with chemical and mechanical controls. A significant portion of my work includes monitoring and surveying for rare species including Mission Blue butterfly, CA red-legged frog, Hickman's Potentilla, and other plant species. I have helped plant more than 2000 native grasses and lupine in San Mateo, and manzanita in the Presidio. I consistently push myself to be better at plant identification and am always expanding my ability to ID in the field. I usually work with a team of three and alone in the field. I have collected/entered data using Field maps, survey123, Avenza maps, Calflora, and spreadsheets. Show less
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Turtle Island Restoration Network
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Habitat Restoration Intern
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Mar 2021 - Sep 2021
While at SPAWN, I worked on and maintain a number of restoration sites around the San Geronimo watershed. This included but is not limited to project planning, removing invasive species, watering, working hands-on with salmonid species, and ensuring the productivity of each site. The overarching goal of this position is to enhance habitat for native salmonids, gather and analyze population estimates, and better understand their connections to the greater ecosystem. This position has also… Show more While at SPAWN, I worked on and maintain a number of restoration sites around the San Geronimo watershed. This included but is not limited to project planning, removing invasive species, watering, working hands-on with salmonid species, and ensuring the productivity of each site. The overarching goal of this position is to enhance habitat for native salmonids, gather and analyze population estimates, and better understand their connections to the greater ecosystem. This position has also afforded me the chance to work in a native plant nursery and learn more about Northern California native species. Show less While at SPAWN, I worked on and maintain a number of restoration sites around the San Geronimo watershed. This included but is not limited to project planning, removing invasive species, watering, working hands-on with salmonid species, and ensuring the productivity of each site. The overarching goal of this position is to enhance habitat for native salmonids, gather and analyze population estimates, and better understand their connections to the greater ecosystem. This position has also… Show more While at SPAWN, I worked on and maintain a number of restoration sites around the San Geronimo watershed. This included but is not limited to project planning, removing invasive species, watering, working hands-on with salmonid species, and ensuring the productivity of each site. The overarching goal of this position is to enhance habitat for native salmonids, gather and analyze population estimates, and better understand their connections to the greater ecosystem. This position has also afforded me the chance to work in a native plant nursery and learn more about Northern California native species. Show less
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The Bay Foundation
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geographic Information System Intern
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
As a Bay Foundation intern, I work remotely in collaboration with their watershed and GIS teams to create maps and storylines for our Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project. Additionally, I work on data entry for our field technicians to further analyze and understand long term restoration projects. As a Bay Foundation intern, I work remotely in collaboration with their watershed and GIS teams to create maps and storylines for our Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration Project. Additionally, I work on data entry for our field technicians to further analyze and understand long term restoration projects.
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University of San Francisco
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University of San Francisco Rock Climbing Club President
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
USF's Club Rock Climbing is the fastest growing club in the school with an official roster of 100 students and a waitlist of 200. I organize club events including climbing practices and team building workshops. I also facilitate communication between Planet Granite Climbing Gym and USF's Club Sports Administration. USF's Club Rock Climbing is the fastest growing club in the school with an official roster of 100 students and a waitlist of 200. I organize club events including climbing practices and team building workshops. I also facilitate communication between Planet Granite Climbing Gym and USF's Club Sports Administration.
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prAna
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2019
Customer service and retail support for a California yoga, athletic and leisure-wear company committed to sustainability and community. Customer service and retail support for a California yoga, athletic and leisure-wear company committed to sustainability and community.
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Coffs Harbour Marine Science Centre
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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
Working as a lab assistant in Coffs Harbour analyzing Anemone Fish and their ability to adapt to climate change. Research was conducted in both wet and dry labs. The research also fueled a research project on sustainable, ornamental fish aquaculture. Working as a lab assistant in Coffs Harbour analyzing Anemone Fish and their ability to adapt to climate change. Research was conducted in both wet and dry labs. The research also fueled a research project on sustainable, ornamental fish aquaculture.
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Sitka Sound Science Center
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Research conducted with PhD Shannon Atkinson in the Sitka Sound Science Center. Included the re-articulation and study of a Harbor Seal skeleton for a museum display. Research conducted with PhD Shannon Atkinson in the Sitka Sound Science Center. Included the re-articulation and study of a Harbor Seal skeleton for a museum display.
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Education
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University of San Francisco
Certification, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) -
University of San Francisco
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science Minor -
University of San Francisco
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St. Francis High School
College Preparatory