Averill Q. Wickland
Burbank,CA
Summary
Experienced plant expert with over 15 years of experience in landscaping, gardening, and environmental education. Adept at resolving problems immediately and efficiently through hands on skills and customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Lead Consultant
Bramble Patch Cottage LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Consult clients to produce their own cannabis at home
Master Gardener
University of California Community Extension
02.2020 - Current
- Facilitate community gardening and spread plant knowledge in Los Angeles
Pro-bono Consultant
Seed Consulting Group, Advise Los
09.2018 - Current
- Angeles-based non-profit organizations on strategic sustainability initiatives
Educator
Garden School Foundation, Garden
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Planted and maintained school learning gardens at five sites across Los Angeles
- Educated elementary students on science and nutrition via hands-on gardening and cooking lessons
- Led interns to direct garden projects, including volunteer events hosting up to 200 participants
Horticultural Advisor
Armstrong Garden Center
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Advise customers on plants and gardening in Armstrong’s busiest store, grossing $10,000,000 annually
Project, Project Manager
Columbia University Capstone
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Earned Masters of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy
Educator of Public Programs
Prospect Park Alliance
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Promoted community access to nature through the strategic placement of mobile environmental education pop-ups at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York’s flagship park that receives 10 million visitors annually
Field Studies Seasonal Coordinator
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Developed and presented weekly field-based environmental education lessons for approximately 100 9th grade students on topics including sustainability, environmental responsibility and environmental justice
- Collaborated with partner organizations and other departments to develop education programs
Director of Summer Youth Program
High School for Public Service
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Engaged teens from an under-served community in farm-based programming, focusing on the formation and cultivation of leadership, marketing, communication and urban farm skills
U.S. Peace Corps
Volunteer, in
02.2008 - 04.2010
- Launched projects promoting environmental sustainability through needs based assessment and analysis
Garden Art Greenhouses, Greenhouse
02.2003 - 08.2008
- Provided all stages of plant care; operate and maintain vital plant systems
Education
Master of Public Administration - Environmental Science and Policy
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of International and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Earth & Environmental Sciences
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Timeline
Owner and Lead Consultant
Bramble Patch Cottage LLC
01.2021 - Current
Master Gardener
University of California Community Extension
02.2020 - Current
Educator
Garden School Foundation, Garden
01.2019 - 11.2020
Pro-bono Consultant
Seed Consulting Group, Advise Los
09.2018 - Current
Horticultural Advisor
Armstrong Garden Center
03.2018 - 04.2020
Project, Project Manager
Columbia University Capstone
01.2017 - 05.2017
Educator of Public Programs
Prospect Park Alliance
02.2014 - 05.2016
Field Studies Seasonal Coordinator
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
08.2013 - 02.2014
Director of Summer Youth Program
High School for Public Service
05.2013 - 08.2013
U.S. Peace Corps
02.2008 - 04.2010
Garden Art Greenhouses, Greenhouse
02.2003 - 08.2008
Master of Public Administration - Environmental Science and Policy
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, School of International and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Earth & Environmental Sciences
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY