Benjamin Cranford
Spring,TX
Summary
Self motivated individual who loves learning, science, public speaking and horticulture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Horticultural Manager
Friends of Mercer Botanic Gardens
Spring, Texas
10.2024 - 09.2025
- I managed 8 greenhouses alongside working with volunteers. We exist to grow product for plant sales to help fund Mercer Botanic Gardens
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Magnolia West Highschool
Magnolia , TxSkills
- Horticulture (4 years)
- Botany
- Plant systematics
- Excellent customer service, especially when working to help a customer find a desired outcome or working with volunteers
Accomplishments
- Speaker at the Texas Aroid show in November 2024
- Speaker at PlantCon Florida in 2025
- A leading specialist on Philodendron subgenus Meconostigma in the United States
- First person to bring Philodendron lundii into the United States
- First person to bring Philodendron solimoesense into the United States
- First person to bring Philodendron dardanianum into the United States
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Horticultural Manager
Friends of Mercer Botanic Gardens
10.2024 - 09.2025
Magnolia West Highschool