Jessica Bernier
Rockaway Beach
Summary
Passionate about botany, agriculture, and plant growth. Determined to expand expertise in plant science and establish a long-term career in the field. Will diligently explore scientific journals and consult expert resources to deepen knowledge of plant species and chemical properties. Proactive and goal-oriented professional. Excels in time management and problem-solving. Renowned for reliability and adaptability. Quickly acquires and applies new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Consistently delivers exceptional results whether working independently or as part of a team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Manzanita Beach Getaway Rentals
08.2024 - Current
- Working independently
- Detail oriented cleaning
- Laundry
- Making beds
- Cleaning kitchens, ovens
- Deep cleaning
- Time management skills in order to finish a house after checkouts and before the next check-in
Landscaper
Amber Roots Landscaping
06.2023 - Current
- Pruning techniques of ornamental species
- Applying mulch and compost to newly planted gardens, or for restoration
- Planting species based on their native habit, soil type, and lighting needs
- Plant pathology, problem diagnosis
- Irrigation installation
- Ornamental, native, and invasive species identification
- Weed whacking, mowing, power tool use
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Barista/Cashier
Rockaway Roastery
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Customer service
- Opening
- Closing
- Cash handling
- Food safety & sanitation
- Espresso drinks made to order
- Crafting personal pizzas
Wine Bartender
Blue Heron French Cheese Company
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Customer service
- OLCC compliance
- Stocking inventory
- Solo wine bar operation
- Wine flights, glasses, tastes
- Sanitizing glassware
- Store lock-up and alarm set
Server/Bartender
Gorges Beer
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Pouring beers, wine, and beverages
- Passion for cocktails and a foodie
- Bar Backing (making some cocktails)
- Knowledge of the menu's food and beverage ingredients
- Waiting and busing tables
- Customer service
- Running dishes and drinks
- Trained in QR menus
- Cleaning tasks and sanitizing
- Hosting
- Fryer cooking
- Food handler certified
- Oregon liquor server certified
Data Entry / Laundry Sort Team
The Renewal Workshop
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Laundry garment sort by tiers based on condition
- Stain removal, washing, drying, lint removal, clothing restoration
- Data entry of garment size, color, and materials makeup
- Analysis of garment material composition to review how much water and fiber is being conserved from landfill
- Self- managed position
Media Manager
Mercy Wellness
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Managing online storefront inventory and product information
- Product photography of herbal products
- Photoshop and adobe suite
- Inventory counting, labeling, tracking and data entry
- Packaging compliance and study of regulations for marketing
- Research of current ordinances and regulations for sale of products (such as hemp and botanical extracts)
- COA review for minimum thresholds allowed and data entry for marketing
- Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Comfortability learning any new computer program
- Wordpress editing, updating, adding widgets
- Creation of physical retail displays, and store signage with Adobe Publisher
- Management of social media sites and weekly content creation
- Scheduled emailing and content creation
- Coordination with vendors for product information, COA's, in-store promos, and events
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Drive thru orders and operation
- Cash management/ POS
- Customer service
- Cleaning, dishwashing and sanitization
- Working at a fast pace creating precise recipes per customer
- Product knowledge of coffee, and the source/ dietary information of all products in store
- Measurement of ingredients
- Handling hot liquids
- Safe use of equipment
- Food safety skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-2024
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA12-2019
Skills
- Plant identification: Skills in identifying native and invasive species, binomial names, ability to use character traits to identify species, use of resources for identification
- Weed identification and removal
- Soil: Creating soil media mixes based on the species, location, or fertilization needs
- Nutrient management: timing fertilization seasonally, using the correct forms of fertilizer for specific species, analyzing pH to determine nutrient availability, being able to visually determine when a plant is in distress or lacking nutrients
- Planting techniques: transplanting starts, transplanting fully grown plants, or moving their location based on lighting needs
- Plant Propagation: starting from seed, clonal propagation, following a year long planting schedule of when to start various fruits, vegetables, and flowers (I have a very high success rate for seed and clonal)
- Plant pathology: fungal and bacterial identification, use of products to deter fungal growth, irrigation knowledge to reduce bacterial pathogens, being able to identify and diagnose plant problems
- Pruning techniques of flowering plants, to maximize yield or ornamental aesthetic
- Pruning conifers
- Irrigation set up and maintenance
- Pest prevention: use of chemicals to deter snails, rats, or to kill aphids, pests, or microbes
- Lichenology: Skilled in identifying lichen and fungi, preforming chemical tests to identify lichen
- Chemistry: soil and water analysis
- Field Techniques: collecting plants for identifying or chemical testing, field surveys, diversity survey, measuring cover, canopy density, and tree basal area
- Statistics: analysis of data collection, data entry, note taking, implementing equations, coding in R, T-test
Timeline
Housekeeper
Manzanita Beach Getaway Rentals
08.2024 - Current
Landscaper
Amber Roots Landscaping
06.2023 - Current
Barista/Cashier
Rockaway Roastery
08.2022 - 12.2023
Wine Bartender
Blue Heron French Cheese Company
10.2021 - 07.2022
Server/Bartender
Gorges Beer
05.2021 - 09.2021
Data Entry / Laundry Sort Team
The Renewal Workshop
01.2021 - 05.2021
Media Manager
Mercy Wellness
09.2015 - 03.2020
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
04.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Botany
Oregon State University
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Santa Rosa Junior College
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