Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Grower- Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Environmental Horticulture Club at the University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2023 - Current
Responsible for overseeing the largest student-run plant sale in the U.S., growing over 4,000 poinsettias worth upwards of $70,000, duties include identifying and managing pests, applying restricted-use pesticides, organizing workdays to complete day-to-day tasks, and operating the multi-day sale.
Undergraduate Researcher
Zhao Lab University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2022 - 01.2024
Conducted research in tomato grafting, acquiring skills in data collection and analysis, greenhouse management, experimental design, greenhouse equipment, and lab communication.
Food Service Worker
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite, CA
05.2023 - 07.2023
Lived and worked with a community of international workers in Yosemite National Park providing customer service, food preparation, and park information.
Server Assistant
District Table & Bar
Port Salerno, FL
05.2020 - 03.2022
Assisted as needed to servers, chefs, bartenders, and those working for private parties with VIP guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
University of Florida
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05-2026
Skills
Staff Management
Customer Service And Satisfaction
Retail Operations Management
Strategic Problem-Solving
Strong Work Ethic
Task Delegation
Agricultural Production
Clear Communication
Awards
2023, CALS Dean’s list, Maintained at least a 3.70 GPA for 12 credits or more.
2022, Emerging Scholars Program scholarship recipient, Conducted research as a first-year undergraduate student.
2019, Inducted into the National Honor Society, For academic excellence, character, and service to the community.
2019, Inducted into the Spanish Honor Society, For excellence in the acquisition of Spanish as a foreign language.
Volunteer Experience
2022-Present, UF Environmental Horticulture Club, community volunteering events such as invasive species removals and campus beautification projects.
2022-Present, UF UNLITTER club, Dedicated to cleaning the local community through organized cleanups and social events.
2019-2020, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student of the Year Fundraising Competition, Organized and led a team of peers and adults through a series of fundraising events including silent auctions, raffles, and an email campaign that raised over $20,000 for blood-born cancer research and patient assistance.
Certification
Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Applicator Licensed, Certified to apply restricted-use pesticides.
Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
Timeline
Head Grower- Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Environmental Horticulture Club at the University of Florida
08.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
Yosemite National Park
05.2023 - 07.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
Zhao Lab University of Florida
08.2022 - 01.2024
Server Assistant
District Table & Bar
05.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Plant Sciences
University of Florida
Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Applicator Licensed, Certified to apply restricted-use pesticides.
Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
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