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Athens, Ga, Us

United States

Strategy and execution of PR campaignsCoordinating projects, meetings, and communications for PR accountsResearch, especially related to prospective award, event, and speaking opportunities

Acted in a sales and consulting capacity, promoting the use of integrated pest management practices and use of biocontrol agents/beneficial insects for pest managementManaged all of customer base in the Southeast territory of the US, including Georgia, the Carolinas, northern Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, and MassachusettsAssisted growers with planning and implementation of formulated pest management programs Trained and worked with distributers on promotion of Bioline productsManaged the social media presence for the assigned territory and promoted engagement on primary accounts

Athens, Georgia, United States

Oversaw the successful growth/production of various flowering vines sold by mail orderScouted for pests, diseases, and nutrient imbalances; monitored environmental controls and sanitationOrdered and applied biological control agents for pest management; applied pesticides/fungicides when necessary (sprays, drenches, and fogging)Built inventory; monitored and adjusted the inventory throughout the seasonManaged propagation; trained and assisted newly hired seasonal employeesUpdated Shopify sales platform by linking products, updating product descriptions, and adding photos

Dewy Rose, Georgia, United States

Acted as the primary propagation grower and oversaw the production of all cuttings/linersEstimated and managed space for incoming cuttings and cycled well-rooted plants out of the mist houses for hardening off and organization by finish week Directed production staff on placement of new plants, moves, sanitation and set-up of mist benches, wiring of hanging baskets, pruning, patching, and order pick-upManaged misting frequency, watering, fertilization, and chemical applications, including hormone applications, pesticides, and plant growth regulators often applied with a dosatron injectorScouted for pests and disease, investigated treatment options, and kept detailed records of treatment applicationsConducted soil pH tests, prepared samples for lab testing, and communicated with the university pathology extension specialist to troubleshoot disease issues

Athens, Georgia, United States

Assisted the director of education and the education coordinator with the design and execution of the Georgia Botanical Garden Workshop (GBGW) event that premiered in February 2019Drafted the public event description and created a detailed directory of the 50+ gardens invited to the workshop event through extensive online research Participated in the “Learning by Leading” initiative, which aims to involve students from the university in developing leadership skills by taking on unique projects at the garden

Athens, Georgia, United States

Performed garden upkeep and support functionsPulled weeds, deadheaded, pruned plants, and mulchedInstalled new plants in the garden and removed the declining plantsWorked alongside volunteers and assisted in training Conducted routine landscape maintenance; raked, picked up debris, used leaf blower, and added stones to walkwayComposed an inventory of all plants to be sold at our annual spring sale for private and public useSpoke to student organizations about activities going on at the garden and rallied volunteers to help outAssisted with events by helping set up, clean up, guide tours, and interact with guests/customers

Athens, Georgia, United States

Assisted the UGA Viticulture Extension Office with research being conducted at seven commercial vineyards in GeorgiaPerformed PQA (point quadrat analysis) tests in the field to quantify leaf pull resultsAssisted in data and sample collectionsTested samples’ anthocyanin levels using a photospectrometer and measured Brix in the lab

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Covered shifts for growers working at the various facilitiesWatered crops by hand, operated sprinklers, drip tape, watering booms, and flooded floors Regularly scouted for pests and diseasesApplied plant growth regulators and pesticides as needed using a dosatron injector and 100 gallon sprayerMonitored the growth rates of plants by recording and graphing measurements on a weekly basisParticipated in the company’s biological program by operating a special blower to apply predatory insectsTested the pH and electrical conductivity of soilAssisted the R&D department with data collection

Athens, Georgia, United States

Prepared and sold a selection of many types of cheeses, following “red jacket certification” educational coursesMaintained a sociable and entertaining quality of salesmanship characteristic of Murray’s employeesEducated customers about cheese and related pairingsFollowed company-wide organizational standards for aesthetically pleasing displays and product arrangement

Athens, Georgia, United States

Stocked, priced, and replenished perishable sales floor merchandisecared for cut and potted plantsChecked freshness and lowered price of damaged and expiring itemsCreated and sold floral arrangements, corsages, boutonnieres, bows, euro- gardens, fruit baskets, gift baskets, and displays for merchandiseBalloon inflation and bouquet arrangementExecuted personalized customer ordersLed execution of personalized gift baskets at Valentine's Day