GABI STONE
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Project-focused professional with 7+ years of experience coordinating landscape installations, managing client relationships, and supporting operations from planning through completion. Skilled in scheduling, vendor coordination, and maintaining strong client communication in fast-paced environments. Known for strong follow-through, organization, and delivering high-quality results across multiple projects. Brings a strong understanding of Sonoran Desert ecology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Store Manager
Earth Sky Time
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed daily operations of a high-traffic retail environment, balancing customer service, inventory, and vendor coordination
- Built strong customer relationships and guided purchasing decisions through product knowledge and service
- Oversaw scheduling, ordering, and inventory systems to maintain efficient operations
- Coordinated with vendors and supported seasonal product planning
Horticulturist + Landscape Designer
Painterly Gardens
01.2019 - 2024
- Coordinated multiple landscape projects from site assessment through installation and maintenance
- Managed project timelines, scheduling, and crew coordination across properties
- Communicated with clients to align on design goals, progress, and ongoing needs
- Conducted site evaluations and developed long-term landscape plans
- Managed plant sourcing, inventory, and vendor coordination
- Supported client consultations and contributed to project proposals and design recommendations
Operations Manager + Lead Horticulturist
Parker Meadows Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed daily operations and coordinated workflows across multiple landscape projects
- Managed vendor relationships, plant sourcing, and budget tracking
- Supervised and trained staff while ensuring project quality and timelines
- Implemented systems to improve efficiency and team coordination
Design + Build Manager
Brooklyn Grange
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed landscape projects from design through installation and maintenance
- Coordinated crews, materials, and vendors to ensure timely project delivery
- Oversaw budgets, sourcing, and scheduling across multiple sites
- Supported client-facing work including project communication, presentations, and contributing to proposals and project planning discussions
Arboretum Intern
University of Arizona Campus Arboretum
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Developed and launched virtual plant tours to expand public access to arboretum collections
- Translated in-person educational tours into digital formats highlighting Sonoran Desert plants and botanical heritage
- Researched plant species, compiled seasonal bloom data, and organized educational content for online use
- Coordinated content creation including photography, plant identification, and web-based presentation
Education
Horticulture Diploma -
New York Botanical Garden — School of Professional Horticulture
03-2021
B.A. - Women’s Studies and Nonprofit Management
Virginia Commonwealth University
05-2015
Skills
- Project Coordination & Scheduling
- Client Relationship Management
- Vendor Relations & Procurement
- Sales Support & Proposal Preparation
- Operations Management
- Team Supervision & Training
- Inventory & Systems Management (Excel)
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Knowledge of Tucson Landscape Market & Sonoran Desert Ecology
Certification
Smartscape Certification — University of Arizona
Timeline
Farm Store Manager
Earth Sky Time
01.2025 - 01.2026
Operations Manager + Lead Horticulturist
Parker Meadows Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Design + Build Manager
Brooklyn Grange
01.2021 - 01.2022
Arboretum Intern
University of Arizona Campus Arboretum
01.2020 - 01.2020
Horticulturist + Landscape Designer
Painterly Gardens
01.2019 - 2024
Horticulture Diploma -
New York Botanical Garden — School of Professional Horticulture
B.A. - Women’s Studies and Nonprofit Management
Virginia Commonwealth University