'Keep nature close to your heart' - John Muir...I am an advocate for eco-friendly horticultural practice and sustainable lifestyle choices. Encourage, install and support naturalistic garden design. Incorporate organic soils and amendments, organic fertilizers and organic pest control methods. Select native and well adapted plants. Provide a natural environment for birds, pollinators, and beneficial critters. Create a sanctuary safe for humans, domestic animals and wildlifeHorticultural Employment Activity:Manage beautification project for wildlife habitat in Spring, Texas.Organic nursery maintenance and sales of native and well adapted plants for South East Texas.Dispatch product deliveries of soil and mulch to homeowners and commercial landscape companies.Reception and quality control of organic waste consignments.Company representative at public events and in-house programs with guest speakers.Exceptional customer service in retail sales of high quality garden furniture and accessories.Horticultural Community Projects:Montgomery County Master Gardener Certification 2004Upkeep of native gardens at Mercer Arboretum and The Woodlands Township.Public outreach at The Woodlands Township Landscaping Solutions Event, Woodlands' Green Earth Day, Texas Parks and Wildlife Expo, and Plant Sales at Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in Conroe.Leadership for Tamina Youth Education Program and Habitat for Humanity Landscaping.Commitment to community service has extended to volunteer projects in Nigeria, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.Administrative Assistant positions held in U.K., France, Nigeria and U.S.A.