Led ten teammates, managed operations and maintenance of 750-acre Arboretum, campus landscape, athletic fields and motor pool. Served on Arboretum Leadership Team, Collections Committee, Facilities, Landscape Management Committee and Performance Development Committee.• Mentored team members, supported individual areas of professional development and interest.• Developed management plans for Collections, landscape, athletic fields and greenhouse.• Reimagined Collections, garden… Show more Led ten teammates, managed operations and maintenance of 750-acre Arboretum, campus landscape, athletic fields and motor pool. Served on Arboretum Leadership Team, Collections Committee, Facilities, Landscape Management Committee and Performance Development Committee.• Mentored team members, supported individual areas of professional development and interest.• Developed management plans for Collections, landscape, athletic fields and greenhouse.• Reimagined Collections, garden designs and maintenance programs to aligned with Mission.• Created two original programs and expanded educational opportunities for members and public.• Built 5+ partnerships: student-athletes, professional, public garden, research and institutional. Show less

Managed daily operations and maintenance of 11 gardens, interior plantscapes, two unique glasshouse biomes and working glasshouse, two USDA regulated animal containment areas, and growing glasshouse. Mentored and motivated four Horticulturists, two Gardeners, Animal Care Specialist, and Animal Care Assistant.• Contributed to Strategic Plan, Collections Policy, and American Alliance of Museums accreditation.• Initiated creative and progressive programs such as Fermentation Garden… Show more Managed daily operations and maintenance of 11 gardens, interior plantscapes, two unique glasshouse biomes and working glasshouse, two USDA regulated animal containment areas, and growing glasshouse. Mentored and motivated four Horticulturists, two Gardeners, Animal Care Specialist, and Animal Care Assistant.• Contributed to Strategic Plan, Collections Policy, and American Alliance of Museums accreditation.• Initiated creative and progressive programs such as Fermentation Garden, reimagined butterfly program.• Developed, forecasted, and balanced $115K departmental and $75K exhibition annual budgets.• Assessed staffing structure, developed, and hired new Gardeners and Animal Care Assistant.• Served on IDEA (DEAI) committee, contributed to development of DEAI statement and staff survey. • Collaborated with Development, built, maintained, and advanced relationships with stakeholders. Show less

Launched and operated delivery service and opened market focused on local and organic products. Evolved and promoted non-GMO commodities. Developed and Managed $500K+ budget. Negotiated leases, expanded store, and partnered with five subtenants. Led 21-member team with four fulltime managers.• Developed business and strategic plans, set sales goals, and raised funds from investors.• Achieved 22% annual growth, generated 300+ weekly deliveries and $2.25M annual sales.• Directed… Show more Launched and operated delivery service and opened market focused on local and organic products. Evolved and promoted non-GMO commodities. Developed and Managed $500K+ budget. Negotiated leases, expanded store, and partnered with five subtenants. Led 21-member team with four fulltime managers.• Developed business and strategic plans, set sales goals, and raised funds from investors.• Achieved 22% annual growth, generated 300+ weekly deliveries and $2.25M annual sales.• Directed operations and coached team to provide high level of customer service.• Built relationships with community residents, vendors, local governments, and state and federal agents.• Designated as Top 12 Retail Market in North America for non-GMO vetting program by OCA.• Initiated partnerships with local school districts, supplied and delivered 2000+ lbs. produce weekly.• Invited speaker for local food and farming panels and presented demonstrations. Show less

Designed and managed woody tree and shrub plantings, native and rose gardens, perennial borders, small fruit gardens and orchards, and created private collections for CT, NY, MA, and VT clients. Directed and supervised installation and maintenance teams. Hired and scheduled subcontractors, and secured permits.• Designed and estimated landscape projects, increased client sales from $750K to $1.5M.• Established client base, provided excellent customer service, performed on-site… Show more Designed and managed woody tree and shrub plantings, native and rose gardens, perennial borders, small fruit gardens and orchards, and created private collections for CT, NY, MA, and VT clients. Directed and supervised installation and maintenance teams. Hired and scheduled subcontractors, and secured permits.• Designed and estimated landscape projects, increased client sales from $750K to $1.5M.• Established client base, provided excellent customer service, performed on-site consultations.• Organized landscape and property development projects budgeted $10K to $200K.• Identified cultural issues, diagnosed nutrient deficiencies and insect damage, prescribed solutions.• Created and implemented IPM programs and trained staff, maintained spray license.• Developed labeling protocols for nursery plant inventory, managed database, and trained staff.• Consulted as plant expert for New York Times, Boston Globe, and local newspapers. Show less

Managed and maintained estate gardens, specimen trees and natural areas; designed and installed plantings and seasonal containers displays. Provided high-level of horticultural expertise to care for gardens and plantings; developed and implemented IPM plans; managed irrigation system. Cared for livestock, including: horses, sheep, Scottish Highland Cattle and one loving Vietnamese Potbelly Pig.

Evaluated and assessed 250-acre city park property; collaborated with stakeholders; developed master plan for arboretum; and presented site analysis and conceptual design to public, city and state officials at open forum.

Performed high-level of horticultural expertise to maintain historic gardens and collections. Managed peat garden restoration project; assisted Collections Curator with plant identification and labeling; maintained propagation area; and trained interns and volunteers.