Benjamin Anderson
Marana,AZ
Summary
Not finished.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Retail Plant Nursery
Ben's Stems
05.2015 - Current
- Founded and operated retail and online plant nursery, specializing in over 200 species of cactus and succulents.
- Used knowledge acquired during college degree programs to establish, propagate, and maintain plants in salable quality for shipping and delivery to customers.
- Coordinated labor and trained employees in all areas of plant care, propagation, and maintenance.
- Relocated business from Florida to Arizona with minimal plant loss and business interruption.
Small Business Owner
Benjamin Anderson Corp
02.2013 - Current
- Built and operated online retail sales business with average annual revenue of $250k-$300k.
- Trained, managed, and supervised employees in order to maintain product quality, coordinate labor, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Responsible for business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and analysis of sales reports.
- Coordinated relocation of entire business from Florida to Arizona with minimal interruption.
Crew Leader
Brickman Group
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Discussed daily work requirements with team and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Directly accountable to operations manager for project deadlines and requirements.
Research Assistant in Arboriculture
University Of Florida
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Assisted Dr. Ed Gilman with complex data collection and analysis for several innovative tree planting and irrigation studies and acted as a teaching assistant for a course in arboriculture.
Intern in Arboriculture and Facilities Management
Georgetown University
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Mapped, measured, identified, and assessed over 1,000 native and non-native, deciduous and evergreen trees on the campus. Made recommendations for ongoing pruning and tree care needs.
- Collaborated with other assistants to complete various aspects of project, including CAD design, complex measurements, and division of labor.
Education
Master of Science - Horticultural Science
University of Florida
Gainesville And Quincy, FL05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
University of South Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2009
Skills
- Thorough understanding of plant establishment practices and science, as a result of education and employment in the industry for over 10 years
- Thorough understanding of MS Office software and statistical analysis programs
- Ability to apply knowledge of plant biology and plant physiological processes to real life situations
- Employ analytical skills acquired from research and work experience to solve complex issues and problems
- Ability to quickly learn and utilize new tasks, specific to company processes and policies
- Proactively assess situations to determine likely outcomes and make decisions on how to act, often in time-limited circumstances
Timeline
Owner, Retail Plant Nursery
Ben's Stems
05.2015 - Current
Small Business Owner
Benjamin Anderson Corp
02.2013 - Current
Crew Leader
Brickman Group
03.2011 - 01.2013
Research Assistant in Arboriculture
University Of Florida
04.2009 - 08.2010
Intern in Arboriculture and Facilities Management
Georgetown University
05.2008 - 08.2008
Master of Science - Horticultural Science
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
University of South Florida
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