Luann Gallagher
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Resourceful Greenhouse Manager known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialized skills include plant propagation, pest management, and climate control systems operation. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to ensure smooth greenhouse operations and team cohesion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Greenhouse Manager
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples, Florida
09.2022 - Current
- Ensured proper labeling of plants in accordance with local laws and regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of plants to identify pests or diseases.
- Applied fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals according to safety regulations.
- Collaborated with staff members on training programs related to safe handling of hazardous materials used in the greenhouses.
- Coordinated with suppliers on ordering seeds, soil amendments, fertilizers, and other supplies needed for growing operations.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure compliance with all applicable safety codes.
- Maintained accurate records of plant inventory and crop production.
- Managed daily operations of greenhouse including monitoring temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting.
- Determined appropriate pruning techniques to maximize flowering and fruiting potential of plants.
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Ordered plants for nursery based on past sales and current weather conditions.
- Utilized proven methods for watering and fertilization to minimize plant losses while maintaining plant health.
Gardener: Greenhouse Propagation
Department of Parks and Recreations
New York, New York
06.2013 - 02.2022
- Propagation and seed production of annuals, perennials, and tropicals
- Vegetative propagation from cutting and divisions
- Recordkeeping of daily tasks and yearly growing outcomes
- Watering, fertilizing, and mixing soil
- Use of IPM to identify issues and prevent pest attack
- Basic maintenance of greenhouse monitoring, and identifying issues
- Production and daily maintenance of Nursery
- Worked with gardeners by helping to identify plants for proper planting locations
- Accepting orders from vendors
Supervisor Level 1
Department of Parks and Recreation
New York, NY
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Supervised gardeners in production of over 100,000 an annual and perennial plants
- Instructed job training participants in proper watering techniques
- Created spreadsheets to record plant numbers and crop details
- In absence of upper management, delegated daily tasks for greenhouse and Greenstreet crews
- Liaison between plant vendors and upper management
Gardner
Department of Parks and Recreation
New York, NY
04.2006 - 01.2013
- Propagation and production of annual plants for seasonal displays
- Maintenance of greenhouse using integrated pest management
- Prepared flowerbeds, planted, and prune trees, and shrubs
- Worked closely with assistant gardeners to maintain flower beds, green streets, and seasonal displays
- Cutting, fertilizing, and seating to ensure proper lawn maintenance
- Worked with volunteers to teach proper pruning and tree
- Supervision of drug training, participants in the delegation and oversight of Park maintenance
Rooftop Gardener
Higher Ground Horticulture
, NY
04.2005 - 12.2005
- Installation and maintenance of rooftop gardens
- Maintenance of clientele’s tropical house plants
- Developed planting plans for clients based on their individual needs.
Plant Propagation Greenhouse Management Intern
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corp
New York, NY
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Assisted plant propagator in all aspects of greenhouse and nursery management and maintenance
- Propagation and production of perennials, woody plants, and tropical plants in containers
- Propagation in production of over 15,000 plants for seasonal displays
- Responsible for collecting processing and storing seeds of over 250 species from the herb garden
Education
Certificate in Urban Horticulture And Ecology -
Cornell Cooperative Extension
New York, NY01-2008
Certificate in Horticulture -
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn, New York01-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Greenhouse technology
- Energy efficiency implementation
- Continuous learning attitude
- Plant breeding experience
- Irrigation system
- Pest management proficiency
- Staff supervision
- Record keeping accuracy
- Integrated pest management
Licenses
- NYS DEC pesticide applicator since 2006
- Florida Nursery, Growers, & Landscape Association Certification
Timeline
Greenhouse Manager
Naples Botanical Garden
09.2022 - Current
Gardener: Greenhouse Propagation
Department of Parks and Recreations
06.2013 - 02.2022
Supervisor Level 1
Department of Parks and Recreation
01.2013 - 06.2013
Gardner
Department of Parks and Recreation
04.2006 - 01.2013
Rooftop Gardener
Higher Ground Horticulture
04.2005 - 12.2005
Plant Propagation Greenhouse Management Intern
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corp
03.2004 - 12.2004
Certificate in Urban Horticulture And Ecology -
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Certificate in Horticulture -
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Associate of Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture
Bronx Community College