- Conducts breeding projects through ploidy studies, tissue cultures, interspecific hybridization and mutagenesis to develop cultivars based on disease/pest resistance, and genome size- Assists in oversight of interns and greenhouse/nursery production operations

 Assisted the Arboriculture Lab through data collection and conducting field studies to support research in biomechanics, the architecture of trees, and applied arboriculture

- Conducted individual research on Tilia ploidy for the Morton Arboretum’s collection and publish findings- Provided research assistance for the New Plant Development program by assisting with plant propagation & breeding

• Educated members and guests on innovative exercise routine• Fostered uplifting and motivational atmosphere to support members’ health goals and bolster membership base

• Maximized quality, efficiency, and safety by collaborating with team members to strategize detailed project plans• Supported well-being of trees by conducting assessments and completing structural and ornamental pruning

• Promoted sales performance by utilizing data analytic tools to support improvement efforts and presenting weekly reports to division leaders• Improved accuracy and expediency of weekly reports by managing the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management software throughout the sales division

• Lead the creation of the campus’s urban forest map utilizing GIS to log identification of tree species

• Augmented product sales by employing entrepreneurial customer relationship skills• Fostered community partnerships with health leaders by promoting local businesses, events, and joint initiatives

• Maintained research field by utilizing mowers, herbicides, installing irrigation systems, and planting crops• Conducted independent study in cover crop research• Compiled and analyzed data for research studies

Prepared, cleaned, and maintained botany lab facilities, equipment, and specimens. Assisted students during labs and advised them through their design of independent studies.

Supervised team members as well as campers from ages 5-14, and assisted with leadership development of future counselors