Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Isaiah Ventura-Coffey

Isaiah Ventura-Coffey

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong educational foundation from Valencia College.


Proficient in teamwork, effective communication, discipline, and cultivating meaningful relationships with clients and customers.

Passionate about sustainability and food sourcing, with a vision to contribute to efforts that ensures access to sustainable food options for communities, and aiming to empower individuals by educating them on methods to reduce reliance on large corporations for their nutritional needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate

Lukas Nursery And Butterfly Encounter
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues regarding their landscapes and providing exceptional service at all times.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75-90 pounds.
  • Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.
  • Maintained relationships with customers to maximize sales opportunities.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by employing strategic selling techniques and building long-lasting relationships with clients.

Landscape Technician

Arnold Palmer Golf Course
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Mowed greens, fairways, approaches, collars, and tee boxes
  • Operated aerator, punched sand into holes, assisted in clean up
  • Assisted in repairs on rainbird irrigation system as well as aeration processes
  • Worked under spray technician
  • Versed in excavator operation and other heavy machinery tailored to course needs.

Operations Team Member

Kalera Agriculture
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Pruned and Culled product to ensure absolute best quality for distribution to customers
  • Participated in germination, transplanting, and overseeing of cultivar present in facility
  • Assisted in bringing product to floor from wet towers to continue processing to fulfill orders
  • Inspected plants for possible disease and virus and report to pathology team or management if present to mitigate disease outbreak.

Education

Associate of Science - Plant Science And Agricultural Technology

Valencia Community College
06.2022

Skills

  • Pruning Techniques
  • Indoor Plant Care
  • Greenhouse Operations
  • Pest Control
  • Disease Diagnosis
  • Landscape design
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Computer Skills
  • Customer interaction
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Plant Science Specialist
  • Plant Science Technician in Horticulture
  • Plant Science Professional
  • FNGLA Certified in the state of Florida. (Florida Nursery, growers, and landscape association.)

References

  • Dr. Javier Garces, (407)-582-1820, Jgarces3@valenciacollege.edu
  • Dr. Denise DeBusk, (407)-582-5100, Ddebusk@valenciacollege.edu

Timeline

Associate

Lukas Nursery And Butterfly Encounter
01.2024 - Current

Landscape Technician

Arnold Palmer Golf Course
05.2021 - 11.2021

Operations Team Member

Kalera Agriculture
01.2019 - 05.2020

Associate of Science - Plant Science And Agricultural Technology

Valencia Community College
  • Plant Science Specialist
  • Plant Science Technician in Horticulture
  • Plant Science Professional
  • FNGLA Certified in the state of Florida. (Florida Nursery, growers, and landscape association.)
Isaiah Ventura-Coffey