Hannah Duncan
Wilmington,NC
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Shelton Herb Farm
Leland, North Carolina
02.2025 - Current
- Directed herb crop planning at Shelton Herb Farm.
- Supervised farm staff through daily greenhouse and field operations.
- Managed pest control and weed removal for herb production areas.
- Trained workers on safe handling of herbs, tools, and farm supplies.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Managed the social media marketing for the business, along with planning festivals hosted by the farm. This includes community outreach with local vendors and groups.
Plant Manager
Fifth Season Gardening Co.
Asheville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Plant pest management and preventative care.
- Cashier, customer service.
- Taught customers about soil science and amendments.
- Social media marketing/communications (made SSM plan for the whole year and collaborated with other businesses on instagram and facebook for sales and outreach.
- Daily plant care
Wedding Event Coordinator/ Event and Staff Manager
Hidden River Events
Swannanoa, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw and directed up to 10+ staff members, and ensured that we collectively executed our goals to create the best experience and celebration for our guests.
- Directed Rehearsals for upcoming wedding ceremonies, directed and gave tours of property, and Assisted in planning meetings to create a protocol for an event.
- Managed prep work for upcoming events to set the staff up for success, managed rental pick-ups with local event rental companies, did invoicing for guests staying on property, did lots of inventory checks on decor, and worked with the owner and other managers to maintain the property and schedule of events.
- Trained new event staff members
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Conservation And Society
Warren Wilson College
05.2022
Skills
- Experienced in Science Communication (ie Video and film development, photography, writing, and podcasting)
- Experienced with animal husbandry, greenhouse work and management, and propagation work
- Customer service
- Experienced in plant and gardening care, soil science, and amendments
- Social media marketing
- Very good at communicating and connecting with people in any type of situation I have an energetic and positive personality
- Have experience working with herbs to create tinctures, salves, teas, and other products for medicinal purposes
- Staff Leadership and training experience in multiple types of service industry jobs
- Experienced in managing small businesses
Certification
- Aquatic WILD, Growing Up WILD Training - 2022
- Developed and implemented environmental education programming for 80 first graders.
- Designed a 2-week curriculum focused on teaching undergraduate science students in science communication.
Timeline
Farm Manager
Shelton Herb Farm
02.2025 - Current
Plant Manager
Fifth Season Gardening Co.
01.2024 - Current
Wedding Event Coordinator/ Event and Staff Manager
Hidden River Events
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Conservation And Society
Warren Wilson College