Jacob Nash
West Grove,PA
Summary
I am very hands on, outdoor working person. My love for plants and nature has been something that has an impact on me since I was young. I hope one day my plant and artskills can come together and teach others the beauty of horticulture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Horticulture
Private Residence
Greenville, DE
03.2021 - Current
- Maintains 4 acres of property for a couple in Greenville Delaware.
- Cycles perennials around the garden and maintains the native pollinator meadow.
- Mulches every year, weeds, and prunes all the trees and shrubs around the property.
- Uses small machinery and hand tools for larger projects such as shrub or tree removal.
Grower
North Creek Nurseries
Landenberg, PA
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Maintained/took care of plant cuttings, tissue culture, rooted plants, and bare root plants.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to different plants.
- Took care of the basic fundamentals of greenhouses such as heat, vents, pipes, and mist boxes.
- Performed weekly farm sprays around the property to ensure aphids and thrips aren't a problem
- Scouted for pests and treated them accordingly in a timely manner.
Intern / Full-Time Horticulturist
Winterthur Museum Library & Gardens
Wilmington, DE
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Maintains an area using necessary hand and operating tools while performing certain tasks on a day to day basis.
- Understands different plant species, local invasives, weeds, and how to care for certain areas of a garden
- Helping others on my team to get projects done and working together to get certain areas accomplished.
- Understands the use of 0 turns, push mowers, walk behinds, tool cats, power tools, and some knowledge of arborist equipment
- Performs seasonal rotations for annuals and perennials in containers and garden beds
Deli Clerk
ACME MARKETS, INC.
Avondale, PA
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed and organized customers’ orders, fulfilling requests and answering questions in a timely manner.
- Prepares food according to standard store recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Received Eco-Field Sanitation training for food preparation, standard three-wash stations, and maintained a safe food handling.
Seasonal Landscaper
RUPPERT LANDSCAPE
Toughkenamon, PA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Trained and experienced in using basic gardening tools, ride-along and zero-turn mowers, tilling grounds, and string trimming.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds, and landscape features.
Assistant Store Manager
HORSESHOE SCOUT RESERVATION
Rising Sun, MD
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed opening and closing procedures for the HSR Trading Post in preparation for a daily volume of 300 campers.
- Worked with Trading Post Manager to manage inventory and place orders to external vendors.
- Performed daily cash reconciliations and register audits with an end of day report to the Business Manager.
- Taught Personal Management merit badge teaching skills basic budgeting and investment skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Horticulture
Cecil County Community College
North East, MD05-2024
Skills
- Licensed pesticide applicator
- Certified in Horticulture
- Artist (Pen and Ink)
- Basic Graphic Designer
Accomplishments
- Earned the rank of Eagle Scout in July of 2017
- Obtained a certificate in Horticulture at Cecil College
- Obtained Associate in Science May, 2025
Timeline
Grower
North Creek Nurseries
02.2025 - 02.2026
Intern / Full-Time Horticulturist
Winterthur Museum Library & Gardens
05.2021 - 07.2024
Private Horticulture
Private Residence
03.2021 - Current
Deli Clerk
ACME MARKETS, INC.
03.2020 - 05.2021
Seasonal Landscaper
RUPPERT LANDSCAPE
05.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant Store Manager
HORSESHOE SCOUT RESERVATION
06.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Horticulture
Cecil County Community College