Kellen Goodell Email & Phone Number

Charleston, Sc, Us

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Currently assisting in the leading of the Horticulture department, Garden Staff, and volunteers in the year-round management and care of all existing Conservancy gardens, and development and design of new gardens and programs.● Lead operations and management for all Conservancy parks in collaboration with Director ofHorticultureo Coordinate park designs, plant selections, installation, managemento Provide care for all trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, grasses, groundcovers… Show more Currently assisting in the leading of the Horticulture department, Garden Staff, and volunteers in the year-round management and care of all existing Conservancy gardens, and development and design of new gardens and programs.● Lead operations and management for all Conservancy parks in collaboration with Director ofHorticultureo Coordinate park designs, plant selections, installation, managemento Provide care for all trees, shrubs, bulbs, perennials, grasses, groundcovers, and turfo Assist in creating, ensure adherence, and monitor departmental budgeto Edge, string trim, water, blow debris, and litter clean up in Conservancy Parkso Participate in Strategic Planning development and implementationo Establish and implement horticultural philosophy to maintain, upgrade, and enhancethe garden spaces under Conservancy care● Manage Horticulture staffo Create schedule for horticulture taskso Ensure staff have tools and resources to complete assigned taskso Manage HR related functions (evaluations, professional development, feedback)● Serve as public educator, ambassador, and guide for park horticulture informationo Conduct seasonal park horticulture tours for groups and garden clubso Provide info to daily park users● Manage daily checks and maintenance of iconic parks – Theodora Park, Rose Pavilion, andColonial Lake● Serve as one of main contacts for City of Charleston Superintendents and Crewso Design and execution of new capital projects in City parkso Maintenance plans and schedules for established parkso Irrigation monitoring and repairs● Manage Conservancy fleet of vehicleso Routine maintenance, oversight, and upkeep● Collaborate with Volunteer Manager and Horticulture staff to build workplan for Garden in the Parkvolunteer engagement lead by Horticulture Staff● Supports Community Fellowship Program and assists in the deploying of Fellows● Attends organizational programs, meetings, and events as needed Show less

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Residential and Commercial Garden Design and Consultant Services; Site Evaluation and the Development of A Plan for Prep, Plant Selection, Install, Establishment, and Management of Gardens and Landscapes; Specializing In Low "Maintenance" and Low Input, Year-Round Interest, Ecological and Natural Landscapes.

2 acres of intense organic fruit and vegetable production and assisting horticulture staff in the botanical garden- Implemented skills and practices learned in classes and labs on a small scale organic farm- Assisted head grower in numerous aspects of organic and sustainable intense vegetable production, including: greenhouse production, soil-nutrient building utilizing cover crops, and organic weed and pest suppression methods- Assisted horticulture staff in install… Show more 2 acres of intense organic fruit and vegetable production and assisting horticulture staff in the botanical garden- Implemented skills and practices learned in classes and labs on a small scale organic farm- Assisted head grower in numerous aspects of organic and sustainable intense vegetable production, including: greenhouse production, soil-nutrient building utilizing cover crops, and organic weed and pest suppression methods- Assisted horticulture staff in install, maintenance, cataloging of botanical garden grounds Show less

- Conducted research experiments on cover crops in organic systems in Florida.- Attended and presented a poster at the American Society of Horticultural Sciences conference