Employment Objectives

To continue to broaden my horticultural background, as well as develop
and strengthen my leadership and management skills.

Landscape Horticulture student, Ohio State University
      Minor in entomology, graduating spring 2000
      Related courses taken:    Deciduous Trees           Soil science
                                            Plant propagation          Forest pest management
                                            Plant pathology             Perennials
Contributed to the development of the OSU Master Gardener web site.

•   Dependable, hard working, and dedicated
•   Experience with machinery:   Bobcat                    Aerator
                                                        Riding mower          Tiller
                                                        Sod cutter               Tamper
 
•   Experience with:     Pesticide application         Mowing, trimming
                                          Pruning                             Fertilizer application
                                          Transplanting                    Working with people
Relevant Experience

 5/98- present    Urban Gardener, Columbus, OH
                            - Sales Associate

•     Plant maintenance
•     Assist customers with questions, and aid in their plant selections
•     Transplant houseplants to customer specifications


 6/98- present     Inniswood Botanical Gardens, Columbus OH
                              -Gardener

•     Gained valuable experience with a variety of machinery and tools
•     Job included general plant maintenance, grounds maintenance
•     Assisted in the construction of a new railway garden
•     Participated in the beautification of two other area Metropolitan parks
•     Worked closely with knowledgeable volunteers


 5/97- 9/97      Henson Garden Center,  Lima, OH
                          -Customer Service Representative

•      Performed tasks such as watering, pruning, deadheading, transplanting
•      Worked also as cashier and assisted customers