The Quercus Chronicles
Work independently on projects including planting schemes, fence building, and species inventory
Maintained and cared for ornamental annual test fields
and other exhibit gardens
Work Experience Timeline
Grounds Keeper Assistant
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Summer 2010
Kansas State University Extension- Experiment Station
Grounds Keeper Assistant
Grounds Keeper Assistant
Summer 2010
Kansas State University Extension- Experiment Station
Grounds Keeper Assistant
Guided and inspired staff through professional development and to take ownership of projects
Served as committee head for an event incorporating 45 volunteers and 36 partner organizations
Collaborated with marketing staff to developed and execute a three phase outreach and social media campaign
Preserved a high standard of garden appearance when installing and maintaining exhibits
Took daily plant ID walks and toured other East Coast botanic gardens
Led diverse groups of volunteers on gardening projects of varying scales
Handled customer concerns efficiently and respectfully
Cashier
Summer 2013
Dollar General
Manager
2013-2016
Community Center Programs
Cornell University
Horticultural Intern
Summer 2014
Heritage Museums and Gardens
Operated primary check-out desk, stocked shelves, managed money, and invoiced
Designed, executed, and evaluated educational programs, weekly, for local communities and students
Maintained and repaired hand tools, gardening equipment, greenhouse control unit; installed irrigation system
Store Clerk
2016-2017
Clay's Clothing Store
Respectfully and honestly aided customers shopping for both exciting and somber occasions
Stayed current with large inventory to best serve customer needs
Open and closed the store, made deposits, created displays, manned cash register, and unpacked new stock
Developed, executed, and evaluated programs and workshops on gardening topics for diverse audiences
Collaborated with numerous partner organization to achieve like-minded goals
Helped increase organization capacity and further educational mission
Increased growing and educational capacity of the one acre fruit and vegetable garden
Led weekly volunteer work parties concerning various garden projects and educational themes
Practiced sustainable and organic garden techniques including IPM, soil health, permaculture, and crop selection
Grew over 1,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables which were donated to the local food pantry
Co-Coordinator
2017-2018
Community Garden Connections
Co-Manager
February 2017- December 2017
Westmoreland Garden Project
Managed group dynamics of children ages 4-15 in groups sizes of 2-16 children
Served as naturalist for teen nature photography course
Developed and executed camp, after school, and school programs on winter and spring nature topics
Developed, executed, and evaluated formal and non-formal educational opportunities for adult learners
Developed and implemented educational signage
Environmental Educator
Spring 2018
Bonnyvale Environmental
Education Center
Garden Educator and Curator
Summer 2018
C&S Whole Grocer Workplace Organic Gardens Project
Designed, installed and maintained education and demonstration garden plot
Substitue Teacher
October 2018- December 2018
Keene School District
Urban Agriculture Coordinator
Feb. 2019- Present
New Castle Conservation District
Administer and oversee the Urban Farmer and Gardener Mini- Grant Program
Developed and teach Grow It Yourself, an adult container gardening program
Provide technical assisatance to urban growers through lectures, workshops, planning, etc.
Managed classrooms in grade school through high school in multiple subjects
Followed lesson plans and teacher expectations
Other Experiences
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Horticulture Club Public Relations/Outreach Officer
2013-2016
Study Abroad- Dublin, Ireland Fall 2014
Sustainable Agriculture Trip- Nicaragua
January 2013
Ithaca Children's Garden Volunteer
2013-2015
Cornell Orchard Tour Guide
2012-2014
High School Greenhouse Manager 2009-2010