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Seffner, Fl, Us

Seffner, Florida, United States

Performs work creating and implementing educational activities concerning Florida-Friendly Landscaping, nine principles, including, FFL Yard Recognition program, community outreach, and local tabling events

Forest City, Florida, United States

Small-Scale Landscape DesignDesigned and implemented Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) landscapes for residential and commercial properties in Central Florida.Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and goals, and to create landscapes that met their requirements.

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Store #0406 in Altamonte Springs, FloridaPurchased annuals, perennials, shade trees, fruiting trees, citrus, palms, seasonal and Christmas trees, etc.Responsible for receiving and handling disputes of live goods on a daily basis.The store's expert on live plants, providing expert knowledge and advice to employees and customers, including homeowners and landscapers.Discussed sustainable planning and plant selection, focusing on "right plant right place."Found the best solutions for each customer, taking pleasure in helping people find solutions to problems, such as native plants around a spot in the yard that collects water to adsorb and filter that water.

Apopka Fl

Managed and took care of over 250,000 square feet of greenhouse operations on a 300+ acre property.Responsible for mixing fertilizer, feeding plants, scouting, scheduling irrigation, and overall maintenance of greenhouse irrigation.Managed irrigation/fertigation with Dosatron D20s machines.Managed an assistant for safety, daily tasks, and delegated duties.Prevented the spread of plant diseases by implementing a rigorous scouting program.Trained and supervised an assistant, ensuring that all tasks were completed safely and efficiently.

Forest City, Florida

Maintained a 3-acre property, overseeing a family-owned grocery store, parking lot, and neighboring condos.Sustainable lawn care and landscaping practices, reducing water consumption by 20%.Developed and executed a lawn care program, ensuring a consistent manicured landscape.Established and Managed a Local Outdoor Plant Department at the Grocery Store, generating profitable plant sales from a cost-effective startup.Propagated and curated an extensive selection of annuals, perennials, fruiting and small shade trees, shrubs, and seasonal varieties for sale.Managed 13 raised bed edible gardens, engaging with visitors and providing educational resources. Updated the gardens seasonally, showcasing diverse and native plants.

Associate’S Degree, Plant Science And Agricultural Technology With Specializations In Landscape And Horticulture, 3.8

Activities and Societies: FNGLA IFAS-MRECVolunteered and worked Valencia College's booth at the 2016 FNGLA Landscape show. Graduation Date.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - B.S.A.S, Environmental Policy