Oversaw horticultural needs of 200 acres of wholesale nursery. Hired, trained, and managed multiple teams of nursery workers, advised upper management on horticultural systems and protocol. - Managed growth of a wide variety of ornamental crops from potting to sale- Developed, scheduled, and implemented irrigation, Climate control, fertilization, and pruning programs to maximize crop health and saleability- Coordinated complete IPM programs for all crops including scouting, tracking, cost efficiency assessment, preventative and curative chemical application or bio pest management for any relevant pests and diseases.- Trained and Supervised teams of both seasonal employees and temporary foreign workers with varying daily tasks- Managed propagation programs from growing/selecting mother plants, cutting, sticking, and growing to viable plugstock. - Operated various machinery including but not limited to skid steer, forklift, bobcat loader, front end loader, etc.- Oversaw production lines of Seasonal arrangements in the off season, as well as aiding in snow removal.- Integral part of inventory, record keeping, and internal logistic systems- Active member of the health and safety committee - Received “international growers of the year” award by the AIHP

Skilled merchandiser at contracted retail garden centers (Home Depot, Rona, Costco), lead liaison to several nurseries and greenhouses supplying/servicing perennials, annuals, tropicals, bulbs, and ceramics.- Order, track, manage and display nursery stock for retail marketplace across district.- Product, fixture, and area maintenance and upkeep- Coordinate team members’ duties and oversee completion.- Determine work priorities, plan schedules, deliveries/receiving, inventory management, trend analysis- Pest and disease inspections/management, and notifications to suppliers.- Utilize hands-on, innovative, visual merchandising techniques to create clean, attractive and desirable displays.- Direct liaison with and between suppliers, retailers, and customers.- Provide advice and know-how to customers and garden center employees

- Maintained and managed woodshop and its supplies and equipment. - Supervised and managed a safe environment. - Developed and led workshops for junior and senior campers.- ESL teacher, supervisor, and counselor for international students. (Winter offseason)

- Greenhouse production, gardener, stock handler, inventory control, and labourer. - Managed the propagation and care of horticultural and aquatic stock.- Servicing, development, and installation of ponds, fountains.- Maintained display gardens, ponds, aquatics equipment, and general facilities.- Customer Service and sales of fish, plants, pond supplies and general garden décor/merchandise.