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Florida, United States

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Greater Tampa Bay Area

Providing residential and commercial clients with the solutions required to keep their trees safe, healthy, and beautiful.

Dade City, Florida, United States

Served as the liaison between the University of Florida and Pasco County local government.Created engaging and educational presentations and programming that encompasses the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles for the benefit of Pasco County residents.Oversaw budget and business plan initiatives to ensure alignment with the goal of the program funding source.Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to track program impacts and contacts.Developed and… Show more Served as the liaison between the University of Florida and Pasco County local government.Created engaging and educational presentations and programming that encompasses the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles for the benefit of Pasco County residents.Oversaw budget and business plan initiatives to ensure alignment with the goal of the program funding source.Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to track program impacts and contacts.Developed and delivers training courses for Pasco County Departments.Collaborated with internal and external departments to build and execute programing. Wrote press releases and designs social media graphics for program promotion. Show less

New England

Designed and implemented recruiting standard operating procedures to meet and maintain compliance, while emphasizing the candidate experience.Oversaw the full cycle of recruitment including requisition management, prescreening, interviews with hiring managers, and extending offers of employment.Controlled the recruiting and training budgets and the dispersal of funds for recruiting initiatives and external training opportunities.Identified the need for an applicant… Show more Designed and implemented recruiting standard operating procedures to meet and maintain compliance, while emphasizing the candidate experience.Oversaw the full cycle of recruitment including requisition management, prescreening, interviews with hiring managers, and extending offers of employment.Controlled the recruiting and training budgets and the dispersal of funds for recruiting initiatives and external training opportunities.Identified the need for an applicant tracking system and initiated the search to find the system that would integrate with the human resources system and meet the unique needs of our applicants. Attended industry events, college hiring fairs, spoke to classes, and networked to grow the brand and recruiting power of Chippers, Inc.Led direct reports’ evaluations, compensation reviews, and performance discussions.Mentored direct reports to champion on the job teachable moments and individual office training initiatives Show less

United States

Created and implemented the Collegiate Engagement Strategy (CES). The CES narrowed the company alumnus school base from 800+ institutions, down to a more manageable number. The CES determined the strategy and resources to be used at the specific institution. Responsible for the 2018–2019 Davey recruiting presence at National Association of Landscape Professionals – National Colligate Landscaping Competition (NALP NCLC), Tree Care Industry Association – Student Career Days, Society of… Show more Created and implemented the Collegiate Engagement Strategy (CES). The CES narrowed the company alumnus school base from 800+ institutions, down to a more manageable number. The CES determined the strategy and resources to be used at the specific institution. Responsible for the 2018–2019 Davey recruiting presence at National Association of Landscape Professionals – National Colligate Landscaping Competition (NALP NCLC), Tree Care Industry Association – Student Career Days, Society of American Foresters - National Convention, and the FFA National Convention.Generated a 55% increase of applications at NALP NCLC in 2019 after implementing a new booth design and technology to improve the candidate experience.Managed special recruiting projects such as military member placement, acquisition employee onboarding, national recruiting events, and nonprofit partnership development. Collaborated with internal departments, as well as industry partners, to execute student tree climbing competitions and national recruiting events safely and successfully at venues and collegiate campus across the country. Show less

Northeast, Usa

Oversaw recruiting and employee development efforts in the northeastern United States.Ensured field operations had an adequate pipeline of short-term and long-term quality applicants.Assisted 32 managers in the training and development of their current field staff to align with the safety culture, efficient practices, and quality client care.Identified and maintained regional contacts at universities, colleges, and trade schools that featured programs related to… Show more Oversaw recruiting and employee development efforts in the northeastern United States.Ensured field operations had an adequate pipeline of short-term and long-term quality applicants.Assisted 32 managers in the training and development of their current field staff to align with the safety culture, efficient practices, and quality client care.Identified and maintained regional contacts at universities, colleges, and trade schools that featured programs related to arboriculture and the green industry.Built industry and company awareness via classroom presentations, job fairs, presence on campus, and industry competitions. Show less

Northeast, Usa

Identified and recruited collegiate talent to desired territories throughout the Northeast.Worked closely with field employees who were new to the company, or to their position, to ease the transition, provide on-the-job training, and educate about company standard operating procedures.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Identified and mitigated insect and disease issues on client’s properties and identified and made recommendations regarding abiotic stressors.Demonstrated a working knowledge of all necessary equipment (e.g., Plant Health Care trucks, tree injection systems, bottle sprayers, spray guns, hoses, pumps).Built rapport and trust with clients while recommending solutions for issues noticed while on their property.Coordinated daily routes for myself and the other… Show more Identified and mitigated insect and disease issues on client’s properties and identified and made recommendations regarding abiotic stressors.Demonstrated a working knowledge of all necessary equipment (e.g., Plant Health Care trucks, tree injection systems, bottle sprayers, spray guns, hoses, pumps).Built rapport and trust with clients while recommending solutions for issues noticed while on their property.Coordinated daily routes for myself and the other technicians.Assisted with college recruiting efforts by providing demonstrations and speaking to students about company culture. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

I interned with both a local Davey office near Philadelphia, PA and the Davey Institute, the company’s premier research, development and innovation division. I learned all about tree trimming, tree care and pest management. The following year, I focused on plant and tree research and worked under an entomologist. I love talking about my internship experience at Davey. It’s a big reason I’m where I am today.

Bachelor’S Degree, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Activities and Societies: Delta Theta Sigma, Horticulture Club, Woodsman's Team, NALP NCLC Team Graduated from Penn State, with a B.S..

High School Dipolma, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Activities and Societies: FFA, Rugby, Track and Field