Brooke Doty
Abingdon,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in conservation planning and environmental sustainability. Provides strong problem-solving skills and organizational abilities, strong communication skills contributing to positive work community and soil & water conservation practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conservation Planner Technician
Holston River Soil & Water Conservation District
Abingdon, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing conservation plans for local landowners to improve soil health & water quality.
- Understanding of grants management, tracking funding of VACS and DEQ projects through Conservation Application Suites
- Conducted site assessments to identify conservation needs and recommend best practices.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promote awareness of sustainable agricultural practices.
- Conducted community outreach with educational programs on soil and water conservation with children & adults
- Prepared reports documenting project progress and outcomes for internal review meetings.
Horticulture Supervisor
The Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
03.2001 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring high standards of guest service and satisfaction as well as efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks
- Responsible for managing a monthly budget for 2 crews
- Trained and mentored gardners, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and guests, completed safety reports.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple departmental teams.(planting 80,000 tulip bulbs, mums, etc. over 3 weeks!)
Landscape Designer
BB Barns Landscape Company
Asheville, NC
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Designed landscapes for clients that were tailored to their specifications and environmental conditions.
- Led project teams in executing landscape installations, ensuring quality and adherence to designs.
- Negotiated and fulfilled maintenance contracts for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with clients to understand vision, preferences, and budgetary constraints for projects.
- Conducted site assessments to identify soil types, drainage issues, and plant compatibility.
- Developed project estimates & billing through LMN Landscaping Software
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture/ Art & Design
College of Design At North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-1999
Skills
- Organized
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Detail oriented
- Environmental awareness
- Supervisory Skills
- Plant Identification, Health & Maintenance
Certification
Certified Plant Professional since 2017 -
NC Certified Pesticide Applicator license 2018-2025
Timeline
Conservation Planner Technician
Holston River Soil & Water Conservation District
08.2025 - Current
Landscape Designer
BB Barns Landscape Company
10.2019 - 03.2021
Horticulture Supervisor
The Biltmore Estate
03.2001 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Landscape Architecture/ Art & Design
College of Design At North Carolina State University