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Ben Johnson

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic nursery manager skilled in training and supervising staff to ensure optimal plant care and operational effectiveness. Known for implementing initiatives that improve efficiency and performance across all departments. Aspiring GIS analyst and data scientist focused on addressing environmental and sustainability challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Propagation Specialist

Central Coast Wilds Native Plant Nursery
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Executed daily propagation tasks to fulfill contract requirements.
  • Monitored the long-term health of plants for specific contracts.
  • Directed the expansion of the nursery in accordance with state regulations on disease and pest prevention.
  • Performed maintenance on irrigation systems to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize water loss.
  • Conducted seed collection trips for various native plant species.

Nursery Manager

One Green World
Portland, OR
10.2018 - 06.2024
  • Managed daily operations of nursery activities.
  • Trained and supervised staff on plant care and shipping methods.
  • Monitored weather conditions and adjusted shipping timelines accordingly to avoid losses.
  • Coordinated inventory management for plants and supplies.
  • Established and optimized scheduling procedures for all employees.
  • Performed human resources functions for all employees.
  • Implemented initiatives to improve efficiency across all departments within the nursery.
  • Managed the recruitment, selection and training of nursery staff.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, incidents and accidents in line with company policy.
  • Conducted regular reviews of staff performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05-2016

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Plant propagation and care
  • ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
  • SQL and SQLite

Timeline

Propagation Specialist

Central Coast Wilds Native Plant Nursery
01.2025 - 08.2025

Nursery Manager

One Green World
10.2018 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

University of Vermont

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