Experience

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

• Germany
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Mar 2019 - Present

• M.Sc. Student

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2019



Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

• Horticulturist

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2016



Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Current activities include designing and conducting a survey of the ploidy levels within Hydrangea paniculata via flow cytometry, as well as aiding in day-to-day activities; transplanting, weeding, removing suckers, cleaning pots, watering, staking, etc.



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  As a research assistant, other students and myself conducted a study to evaluate the efficacy of two different biofungicides on poinsettia.



Chicago Botanic Garden

• United States
• Zoos and Botanical Gardens
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Plant Evaluation Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  As an intern at CBG, duties included evaluating and documenting general plant growth, health, disease/pest/cultural issues, various aspects of flowering, and overall looks of the plant. Evaluations were made in full sun, shade, green roof, and green wall gardens. Color readings were taken on many cultivars of Echinacea, and cultivar verification was also performed on Lavender. Some green wall troubleshooting, and other odd-jobs were performed.