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Denver, Colorado, United States

Design and maintain all ornamental and perennial beds in the East district of the Denver Parks system, with a particular focus on sustainable landscaping. Lead efforts to renovate plantings for future longevity and water wise practices.Coordinate all volunteer and group projects.Develop new staff and plan all horticulture projects and scheduling for the year.Participate in district-wide snow removal.Trained in city equipment.Certified pesticide applicator.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Horticulture Manager | Denver Zoo | 2019 – presentMaintain 80 acres of public-facing grounds, ornamental horticulture, animal exhibit yards, and seasonal displays. Coordinate projects and maintenance with animal care staff and planning department. Supervise horticulture team, irrigation team, greenhouse production, Arbor team, and snow removal. Manage budget, collaborate on garden vision, provide horticultural design. Sit on several committees including Exhibit Health Care, Animal Welfare, Strategic Plan, and American Zoological Association accreditation committee.

Denver Colorado

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I led a team in the management of nine gardens over 66 acres at a large, public display garden. My responsibilities included managing a team of 25 full-time and part-time staff, hiring and firing of personnel, planning planting and maintenance crews, helping crews with hands-on work, bed and color design, and purchasing needs. I have relocated to Denver, Co for family reasons and am open for employment.I have worked in a variety of seasonal climates and have hands-on knowledge of collections, greenhouse, and equipment needs.Highlights of my Experience:-Management of large and small-scale public gardens -Leadership and management of full-time and part-time staff-Expertise in a variety of geographies and seasons-Experience with ancillary disciplines including collections, greenhouse, irrigation, equipment, and purchasing -Facility with educational outreach programs and promotional writing-Management and implementation of irrigation programming

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

I led crews in the strategy and planning of horticulture needs for building phases of a 100+ acre single-family development. I oversaw day-to-day horticultural maintenance of existing development properties, and provided public horticultural education to home-owning community members.

Houston, Texas Area

I managed a forty-acre property consisting of an extremely diverse collection of rare plants being maintained for research and public education. I oversaw the head gardener and garden volunteers in day-to-day operations of the grounds. I managed retail and propagation greenhouses, including plant sales. I gave horticultural tours by appointment and lead educational tours for area schools.