Experience

Millcreek Gardens

• Growing Coordinator

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  My role is within the Impact perennial department, with the goal of assisting other coordinators and our section grower in maintaining and selecting our inventory for orders. These positions are well-served by a strong foundation in plant and pest ID, plant pathology/physiology, and general horticultural practices. This encompasses many tasks, including but not limited to:•proper watering of inventory as needed•picking orders for customer pick-ups and shipping, monitoring for… My role is within the Impact perennial department, with the goal of assisting other coordinators and our section grower in maintaining and selecting our inventory for orders. These positions are well-served by a strong foundation in plant and pest ID, plant pathology/physiology, and general horticultural practices. This encompasses many tasks, including but not limited to:•proper watering of inventory as needed•picking orders for customer pick-ups and shipping, monitoring for the presence of pests and overall quality, cleaning them prior to pickup•in general, always monitoring for pest and disease issues as we work through our areas•pruning, pulling weeds, and otherwise maintaining our inventory and surrounding areas•covering huts with plastic heading into the colder months, monitoring temperatures throughout and making adjustments as necessary to create an optimal environment in each hut•light maintenance duties - including hanging and setting up heaters, fans, and vacuums in each hut as they’re set up for winter; repairing broken heads; proper maintenance of hand tools and other light equipment Show more Show less



McCullough's Landscape & Nursery

• Plant Health Care Specialist

  • Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

  •Provide initial consultation and estimates to clientele regarding treatment options at their residences, client onboarding•Scout for and diagnose plant and tree pest, disease, and other physiological issues•Make recommendations for treatments, replacement plantings, removals, etc.•Make plant health care/pest management treatments as necessary, both for greenhouse/nursery stock and on client’s properties•Treatments included light corrective and structural… •Provide initial consultation and estimates to clientele regarding treatment options at their residences, client onboarding•Scout for and diagnose plant and tree pest, disease, and other physiological issues•Make recommendations for treatments, replacement plantings, removals, etc.•Make plant health care/pest management treatments as necessary, both for greenhouse/nursery stock and on client’s properties•Treatments included light corrective and structural pruning, tree injections, root injections, foliar sprays, air spading, deep root fertilization, brewing compost tea for soil drenches - full service options with the exception of large tree removal/canopy pruning•Winter care of overwintered tropicals in greenhouse•Monitor/maintain pH and oxide levels of greenhouse irrigation system•Occasionally assist turf care specialist with fertilizations, aeration, etc.•Revamped planting/maintenance protocol for installation and maintenance crews•Assist maintenance/install crews when available/necessary•Lead winter pruning crews•Occasional snow removal Show more Show less



Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

• Horticulture Technician

  • Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

• Educator

  • May 2018 - Mar 2019



The Hills Market

• Assistant Produce Manager

  • Sep 2008 - May 2018

  My direct responsibilities include buying, receiving, stocking, and processing product for sale. I also provide friendly assistance in other areas of the store as needed; including (but not limited to) cashiering, cooking, taking deliveries, and providing general customer service.