Hi, I’m
Jaley Osuna Bullock
School Garden Coordinator
Glide,OR
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in leading teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Umpqua Valley Farm to School
Glide Elementary School Garden Coordinator
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- I am responsible for leading lessons on gardening, cooking, health, culture, and local agriculture for K-6th grade students in school gardens and during garden Recess. I maintain the gardens, collaborate with school staff and community partners, and promote the sustainability of the farm-to-school program in Douglas County.
- Our Mission Statement is to be a place of hands on learning where we cultivate a sense of wonderment, stewardship, and healthy habits, while connecting the community as we bring our varied gifts to the table.
Osuna Gardens Nursery
Owner Operator
08.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Vegetables, flowers, and medical plant starts. Grown with organic practices. Focusing on varieties that are resilient, adapted for the Pacific Northwest and our short season climate.
Douglas County Farmer's Co-Op
Garden Center Manager/ Buyer
11.2018 - 05.2021
Job overview
- I was in charge of the third top grossing department in the Co-Op, during covid. I was in charge of 3-12 employees throughout the season. My department included hand tools, insect and rodent control, fungicides, miticides, seed starting prep, fertilizers, soil, hoses and sprayers, bee keeping, live plants, pottery, garden decor, seeds, and writing weekly ads.
Community Center for the Performing Arts/W.O.W. Hall
House Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
11.2016 - 11.2018
Job overview
- I deal with staff, volunteers, touring bands and their needs, collecting ticket sales money, and payment to the band. We staff the hall with volunteers, 13 positions per night, rotated twice a night, that was staffed for each show. Including I.D. Check for the bar. Also keeping the Hall running safely and secure for the all ages venue.
Charles Little & Company, Flower Farm and Stand
Farmhand and Crew Leader
07.2015 - 07.2018
Job overview
- I was in charge of a 4 person crew that weeds, prunes, plants, harvests and ships fresh cut and dried flowers. I set the daily schedule to insure all orders get filled on time. We make bouquets, dried wreaths, and grape wreath bases.
Hayhurst Valley Organic Farm and Nursery
Nursery/Farmhand
02.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Plant production and tending. Working and communicating with a team while processing and shipping orders for stores and farmers markets. Working at The Farmers Market, setting up the booth, customer service and cashiering.
Gray’s Garden Center
Assistant/Head Greenhouse Grower, Indoor Houseplant Buyer, Customer Service Specialist
04.2007 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Plant production, plant design, and tending plants. Shipping and receiving live materials. Plant purchasing; annual/perennial/indoor plants and materials needed for resale (soil, containers, tags, fertilizers). Managed and scheduled greenhouse employees. Plant Specialist; applied my expertise and answered customer’s plant and pest questions while working in the garden center.
Education
Horticulture Specialist
01.2026
University Overview
On-site education
Lane Community College
from Early Childhood Education
01.1999
Junction City High School
Diploma w/honors
01.1997
Skills
Flexibility in changing situations
Self-driven initiative
Dependable performance
Project support
Attributes
I pride myself on my ability to understand where and how I can be most effective in any given moment. As well as staying productive and on task. When I’m in a work setting the job at hand is my primary focus. In both my personal and professional life I try to seek out areas for my own improvement as well as where I can assist others.
Timeline
Glide Elementary School Garden Coordinator
Umpqua Valley Farm to School
01.2024 - Current
Owner Operator
Osuna Gardens Nursery
08.2022 - 01.2024
Garden Center Manager/ Buyer
Douglas County Farmer's Co-Op
11.2018 - 05.2021
House Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Community Center for the Performing Arts/W.O.W. Hall
11.2016 - 11.2018
Farmhand and Crew Leader
Charles Little & Company, Flower Farm and Stand
07.2015 - 07.2018
Nursery/Farmhand
Hayhurst Valley Organic Farm and Nursery
02.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant/Head Greenhouse Grower, Indoor Houseplant Buyer, Customer Service Specialist
Gray’s Garden Center
04.2007 - 12.2013
Lane Community College
from Early Childhood Education
Junction City High School
Diploma w/honors
Horticulture Specialist