Elizabeth Markey
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as an Assistant & Private Chef for a top New York real estate agent, excelling in event coordination and client relations. Proven expertise in landscape design and horticulture, leveraging strong environmental knowledge and effective communication skills to deliver exceptional results in high-end settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant & Private Chef
#1 Real Estate Agent in New York
New York, NY
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinate household operations, including vendors, contractors, and event planning, across multiple locations.
- Manage overlapping professional and personal calendars, scheduling, and travel arrangements for high-level professionals.
- Handle personal errands, correspondence, purchasing, and inventory.
- Plan menus and execute multi-course dinners for high-end clientele, small events, and family meals.
- Manage a large-scale vegetable garden and grow seasonal produce from seed, used in both NY and CT estates.
- Assisted in preparing marketing materials for property showings and open houses.
Owner & Lead Designer
Fox Ridge Gardens
Arcata, CA
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Directed all aspects of a boutique landscaping business: client onboarding, proposals, material quotes, vendor coordination, scheduling, invoicing, and payroll.
- Managed customer relationships and service standards across active projects.
- Used a strong sense of design knowledge to design, install, and maintain residential gardens, specializing in native plants, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and food gardens.
- Applied hands-on plant science, soil health, and landscape maintenance knowledge, while integrating design sensibility with ecological awareness.
- Specialized in native plants, pollinator-friendly landscapes, and food gardens.
Horticulturist
Desiree Garden Design
Blue Lake, California
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Led daily landscaping operations, sourced materials, and ensured high-quality project execution.
- Supported garden planning and installation of custom beds.
- Provided expert advice on plant care and maintenance to clients and staff.
Operations & Inventory Manager
First Leaf Medicinals
Boston, USA
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Built inventory protocols, oversaw stock levels, and managed vendor relations.
- Recruited and trained staff, facilitated product presentations, and implemented operational improvements.
Horticulturist
Clive Lodge LLC
Kent, CT
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked with an internationally recognized garden designer to execute plans.
- Supported the design and installation of annual displays, boxwood gardens, and formal plantings.
- Performed ongoing maintenance and plant health assessments.
Horticulturist
Chimney Rock Gardens
Cornwall Bridge, CT
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided plant care, seasonal change-outs, and IPM for residential clients.
- Managed vegetable, perennial, and annual plantings throughout the season.
- Assisted clients in garden design and aesthetic improvements.
Education
Graduate Coursework - Landscape Architecture
University of Oregon
09-2024
Environmental & Plant Sciences -
College of the Redwoods
01.2020
Course - Native Plants for Gardeners
Native Plant Trust
Massachusetts06-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Design and Visual Communications
Western Connecticut State University
05-2015
Skills
- Support & Scheduling
- Communications & Client Relations
- Event & Travel Coordination
- Environmental & Landscape Knowledge
- Research and Design
- Canva
- Miro
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- QuickBooks
- Social Media Communications
- Adobe Creative Suite, basic proficiency
Affiliations
- Mushroom Dye expert: One one of 5 panel speakers for Berkshire Mycological Society Annual Event. Class coordinator and instructor of Mushroom dye classes recognized nationally and in local newspapers.
- Wild Food expert: Coordinator and Instructor of wild food cooking classes across the country.
Timeline
Assistant & Private Chef
#1 Real Estate Agent in New York
02.2024 - Current
Owner & Lead Designer
Fox Ridge Gardens
01.2020 - 09.2023
Horticulturist
Desiree Garden Design
11.2018 - 12.2019
Operations & Inventory Manager
First Leaf Medicinals
11.2018 - 12.2019
Horticulturist
Clive Lodge LLC
04.2016 - 10.2018
Horticulturist
Chimney Rock Gardens
06.2014 - 04.2016
Graduate Coursework - Landscape Architecture
University of Oregon
Environmental & Plant Sciences -
College of the Redwoods
Course - Native Plants for Gardeners
Native Plant Trust
Bachelor of Arts - Design and Visual Communications
Western Connecticut State University
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