Proven track record at Decker's Nursery Inc., excelling in corporate governance, customer relations, and the management of extensive greenhouse operations. Spearheaded strategic initiatives at IPPS ER, driving the production of over a million plant cuttings. Demonstrated exemplary leadership by effectively merging business analysis with team management to foster company growth.
-Participated as an executive board member for three years, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and the overall direction of the organization.
-Collaborated with executive board members to review and approve the annual budget, ensuring proper allocations of funds to key initiatives and organizational growth.
-Managed the review and selection process for university student research posters, ensuring high-quality academic contributions to the society's annual conference.
-Developed and maintained relationships with current sponsors, and led efforts to secure new sponsors, expanding financial and in-kind support for the society's events and initiatives.
-Managed and oversaw the operations of six acres of greenhouses, ensuring optimal conditions for plant growth and high production efficiency.
-Led and coordinated multiple crews to achieve production goals within strict timelines, ensuring seamless operations and high team performance.
-Supervised the annual production of over one million plant cuttings and three hundred thousand grafts, ensuring quality control and meeting customer demands.
-Trained and mentored staff on proper propagation techniques, safety protocols, and efficient greenhouse operations.
-Published research on the foliar application of indole-3-butyric acid and cost analysis in the 69th volume of the IPPS Proceedings.
-Ohio Certified Nursery Technician
-BCC Certified Horticulture Technology
-BCC Certified Turfgrass Management
-Ohio Certified Nursery Technician
-BCC Certified Horticulture Technology
-BCC Certified Turfgrass Management