Hi, I’m
Julia Nielsen
West Chester,PA
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Uses botanical knowledge in work field and has committed work ethic. Proficient with caring for diverse plant types. Works independently and in groups well. Excited to work in any position to do with horticulture
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Longwood GardensKennett Square, PA
Orchid Grower Assistant
06.2024 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Repotted multiple orchids from the Longwood collection.
- Helped manage and maintain orchid greenhouses.
- Water and fertilize the orchid houses.
- Help select and prepare plants for the display.
- Deliver needed plants to the conservatory.
- Transplant seedlings from the flask to pots, and maintain those seedlings.
- Help manage and oversee breeding work in the collection, as well as cross orchids myself.
- Mix orchid substrate.
- Identify and alert the manager about pests in greenhouses.
- Organize work areas, such as the potting benches, the orchid preparation area, and the greenhouses themselves.
Longwood GardensKennett Square, Pennsylvania
Greenhouse Intern
06.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Planted, cultivated and harvested crops in greenhouses for display.
- Monitored temperature, humidity and light levels in the greenhouse to ensure optimal growing conditions.
- Inspected plants regularly to identify diseases or pests that may be present.
- Propagated cuttings from existing plants using various techniques such as division or layering.
- Helped build displays and create designs for the main conservatory.
- Learned how to breed and cultivate new orchid species.
- Trained other students on proper care of plants grown in the greenhouse environment.
- Adhered to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
- Routinely pruned and trimmed plants to promote healthy growth and remove diseases.
- Managed project and tasks given to part time employees.
- Managed soil and plant trials and presented data.
- Swept and picked up debris in and around the greenhouse.
- Planted seeds and bulbs.
- Prepare soil and fertilizer for use.
Lisa and Kyle TurocziSouthbury, CT
Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery: Nursery Worker
03.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Retrieve plants and flowers at customers' requests.
- Plant bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
- Clean work areas and help maintain grounds and landscaping.
- Deliver friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences.
- Monitor plant leaves and note coloring to detect insects or diseases.
- Fertilize, cultivate and weed soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Help regulate greenhouse conditions and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.
- Harvest plants, transplant, pot and label.
- Adhere to watering schedule to keep greenhouse plants healthy and well-maintained.
Jan Perkins Southbury, CT
Stone Ledge Hollow Farm: Farm Hand
03.2018 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver fresh products to market or storage facilities.
- Transplanted plants and planted new seeds according to determined size of crop.
- Prepared cut flower displays for store and common areas.
- Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
- Hung lights, wreaths and garlands to prepare for winter holidays.
- Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Susan Palazzo Trumbull, CT
City Line Florist: Assistant Florist
12.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Prepared and processed floral orders to customer specifications via phone or resulting from in-store consultations.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Delivered and set up flower arrangements for banquets, weddings and funerals.
- Watered plants and cut, conditioned and cleaned flowers and foliage for storage.
Education
Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeWaterbury, CT
Associate of Applied Science from Horticulture
05-2024
Naugatuck Valley Community CollegeWaterbury, CT
Certification from Horticulture
05-2023
Nonnewaug High SchoolWoodbury, CT
High School Diploma
05.2021
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA
Some College (No Degree) from Business Management
Skills
- Weeding and Watering
- Horticulture Knowledge
- Floral Care and Maintenance
- Crop progress monitoring
- Landscaping
- Orchid Care
- Clear Communication
- Disease and Infestation Identification
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Planting and Cultivation
- Agricultural Product Sales
- Decision Making
- Plant Health Inspections
- Post-Harvest Crop Processes
- Greenhouse Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Orchid Grower Assistant
Longwood Gardens
06.2024 - 09.2024
Greenhouse Intern
Longwood Gardens
06.2023 - 05.2024
Earth Tones Native Plant Nursery: Nursery Worker
Lisa and Kyle Turoczi
03.2022 - 05.2023
City Line Florist: Assistant Florist
Susan Palazzo
12.2019 - 07.2020
Stone Ledge Hollow Farm: Farm Hand
Jan Perkins
03.2018 - 05.2023
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Horticulture
Nonnewaug High School
High School Diploma
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Certification from Horticulture
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Some College (No Degree) from Business Management
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