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Erica Head

Athens,GA

Summary

Hardworking individual with desire to switch career paths. Strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn from and lead others. Devoted to maintaining a safe environment on campus for students to enjoy and learn.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Garden Manager

Outdoors Inc.
Arnoldsville, GA
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive garden plan to ensure optimal plant health.
  • Monitored pest control programs to protect the garden from harmful insects and diseases.
  • Organized weekly watering schedules for all plants in the garden.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the garden to identify any areas requiring attention or repairs.
  • Purchased supplies needed and keep garden well maintained for optimal growth and harvest.

Tree and Shrub Expert

Cofer's Home and Garden
Athens, GA
10.2023 - Current
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related plant maintenance.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Unloaded supply trucks and organized placement and spacing in shrub yard.

Summer Intern

Hop Head Farms
Berrien Springs, MI
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Monitored over 150 acres of hop yard to identify signs of disease or pests weekly.
  • Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as necessary to maintain healthy crops.
  • Maintained records of any chemical applications to crops and kept chemical inventory.
  • Operated digital and manual irrigation systems for multiple farms to ensure proper growth.

Herb Program Manager

UGArden, University of Georgia
Athens, GA
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed a team of student workers and interns, instructing and delegating weekly tasks
  • Created yearly greenhouse and field planting plans, organized timing and spacing of 1,000 plants minimum
  • Oversaw entire production process from planting to packaging final product
  • Coordinated with local businesses to market and sell prodcuts

Assistant Herb Manager

UGArden, University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Planned and led multiple volunteer groups weekly of students and community members
  • Conducted tours for prospective students, classes, clubs, and other organizations
  • Wrote standard operating procedures to ensure proper sanitation and food safety measures were met
  • Instructed 4-10 student interns weekly, teaching program operations
  • Curated herbal products such as teas, soaps, and salves

Team Member

UGA Women's Rugby Team
Athens, GA
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Assisted coaches in creating weekly practice plans as team captain from 2021-2023
  • Dedicated 6 hours minimum per week to training and practice
  • Led team during games, speak with officials and coaches from other teams
  • Organized team events and games with other universities as team vice president from 2022-2023

Education

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Motivation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Leadership

Timeline

Garden Manager

Outdoors Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Tree and Shrub Expert

Cofer's Home and Garden
10.2023 - Current

Summer Intern

Hop Head Farms
05.2023 - 09.2024

Herb Program Manager

UGArden, University of Georgia
02.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Herb Manager

UGArden, University of Georgia
08.2019 - 01.2022

Team Member

UGA Women's Rugby Team
08.2018 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

University of Georgia

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