Resumé
STRENGTHS
Very strong interpersonal communication skills combined with much customer service and management experience. Proficient in many computer software programs including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, etc. Very fast typer (over 85 wpm at last testing). Very organized and capable of maintaining accurate records, files, and schedules.
EDUCATION
B.S. in Natural Resource Sciences (Plant Science Concentration), May, 2007
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Cum Laude Graduate, Overall GPA: 3.9
Areas of Study: Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Physics, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Entomology, Woody and Herbaceous Ornamentals, Soil Sciences
EXPERIENCE
Gardener/Horticulturalist May 2007 – Present
United States Botanic Garden, Washington, DC
Performing as lead gardener for historic Bartholdi Park
On-site managing and mentoring a crew of full-time employees and volunteers to accomplish garden maintenance and development
Mentoring volunteers and interns in their horticultural education
Participating in the planning committee of the future Sustainable Sites Initiative pilot site in Bartholdi Park
Teaching and leading public tours and workshops
Designing many public displays and exhibits throughout the year
Enriching the experience of thousands of American and international visitors
Purchasing of materials and tools and coordinating deliveries for Gardens and Grounds division
Creating new online format for internal forms that reduces paper use and increases efficiency
Keeping meticulously organized plant and procurement records
10 awards received for special contributions and outstanding performance
Instructor September 2010 - Present
The Graduate School, Washington, DC
Instructing graduate courses on the subject of horticulture, plant material, and landscape and natural resource planning and design
Creating and developing curriculum for landscape plants courses
Customer Service/Sales Representative September 2010 – December 2010
Garden District, Washington, DC
Assisting customers with purchases, returns, and other transactions
Consulting with customers with plant and gardening inquiries
Arranging merchandise and creating aesthetic seasonal displays
Lab Assistant May 2005 – August 2006
Department of Plant Sciences and Landscape Architecture
College of Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Literature and field research on woody ornamentals for the Mid-Atlantic region
Compiling and input of data for over 150 characteristics of over 200 woody ornamental species
Developing of new computerized landscape keys to aid in selection of suitable landscape plants and the identification of woody ornamentals.
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