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Ruby Hornik

Syracuse

Summary

Dedicated undergraduate student at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry majoring in Environmental Biology, driven by a strong passion for the environment and sustainability. Professional experience at the New York Botanical Garden as a Research Intern and at CountryMax as Nursery Manager. Enthusiastically committed to building community around sustainable practices, positivity, and kindness - both professionally and personally.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursery Manager

CountryMax
05.2026 - 06.2026
  • Managed daily nursery operations including watering, pruning, and fertilization.
  • Established effective communication with customers, providing expert advice on plant selection and care techniques.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Processed customer transactions quickly and accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in all store departments.

Intern

Biodiversity Research Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Worked in the New York Botanical Garden's herbarium collecting seed trait measurements for seed dispersal research.
  • Collected seed trait data from over 300 different species of Caribbean plants.
  • Assisted in data collection and database management.
  • Learned about Angiosperm taxonomy and ecology through surveying the NYBG's herbarium collection.

Volunteer

New York Botanical Garden
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Virtually catalogued herbarium specimens into the online DigiVol database.

Tutor

Montclair STEM Mentors
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided one-on-one homework and exam prep assistance in STEM subjects.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Encouraged students to build confidence in STEM subjects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology

SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY
05-2027

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Positive attitude
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Inventory management
  • Point-of-sale system operations
  • Cash register operation
  • Valid drivers license

Timeline

Nursery Manager

CountryMax
05.2026 - 06.2026

Intern

Biodiversity Research Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
06.2025 - 08.2025

Volunteer

New York Botanical Garden
04.2023 - 06.2023

Tutor

Montclair STEM Mentors
08.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology

SUNY College of Environmental Science And Forestry

Interests

  • Fitness & Health
  • Hiking
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Houseplant Care & Gardening
  • Reading
  • Crafting