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, NY05-2027
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