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Certification
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Julia Liggett

Summary

Thoughtful and knowledgeable specialist in matters of plant and tree insect, disease, cultural, and environmental issues. Cultivator of client relations through effective communication, thorough and regular assessments of property needs, and exceeding expectations. Creative thinker performing decision-making in determination of safety-oriented, proper work procedures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Health Care Supervisor

SavATree, LLC.
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensuring the readiness of the plant health care team for daily operations
  • Collaborating with the routing department to establish routes for the plant health care specialists on a daily basis
  • Maintaining a strong rapport with new and existing clients and ensuring their requirements are met
  • Conveying the requirements of the clients to the sales arborists, enabling them to assess the property effectively
  • Evaluating existing programs and identifying areas that require modification or enhancement
  • Diagnosis of plant and tree related insect, disease, environmental and cultural issues

Plant Health Care Technician

Arbor Art Tree Care, Inc
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Identified perennials and trees and their related insect, disease, environmental, and cultural issues
  • Performed various treatments to perennials and trees on client properties including insect/disease control and fertilization
  • Worked independently to complete daily route tasks while providing a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Accurately read and followed product labels, mixing, measuring, loading, and applying products as accordance with the law
  • Properly completed daily paperwork and company related duties, including truck and tool cleanliness
  • Ensured all safety and industry standards are maintained throughout the work day
  • Maintained effective and professional communication with clients and colleagues

Environmental Assistant

Metro Public Health Department
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Collaborated with the State Health Department laboratory to monitor tick and mosquito populations and conduct examinations for specific vector borne diseases in the Metro Nashville/Davidson County area
  • Conducted field research within urban and regional parks to gather ticks for quantification and disease examination
  • Operated a Metro Department vehicle to the proper standards of safety and maintenance
  • Collected and repaired state issued mosquito traps weekly for quantification and disease examination
  • Systematically recorded tick and mosquito quantities each week for laboratory use
  • Input data received from the state laboratory pertaining to the findings of the mosquitoes and ticks that were collected

Server/Server Assistant

The Otaku Group (Bar Otaku)
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered exceptional service by greeting guests, making them feel welcome, and taking their food and beverage orders
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment to safeguard servers and patrons
  • Responsible for explaining menu items, assisting customers with questions, and communicating properly
  • Communicated guest allergies or dietary needs to kitchen staff
  • Cleaned and reset tables throughout and after the patrons meal and polished silverware and glasses throughout service
  • Complied with all food safety and sanitation regulations to reduce restaurant related risk
  • Obtained revenue by entering food and drink orders, closing out checks, and entering end of shift paperwork

Land Manager Assistant

Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Cleared trail corridors for the convenience of visitors utilizing maintenance best practices
  • Enhanced the inherent aesthetic appeal of designated high use areas
  • Performed weekly species monitoring and enumeration of Eastern Blue Birds
  • Assisted with non-rehabilitated animal care which encompassed feeding and enclosure cleaning
  • Facilitated the administrative process of user check-in, data entry, species inventory, and answering public inquiries
  • Helped organize and implement the restoration process of the pollinator and teaching gardens
  • Properly operated and performed maintenance on mowers, weed eaters, and other landscape equipment

Assistant Teacher

Peoples Church Preschool
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Conducted activities for development of fine and major motor skills of children 6 months to 4 yrs
  • Supported children's physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Oversaw children in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
  • Ensured children were having fun in a safe environment
  • Implemented a daily regimen for the cleaning and organization of the classroom
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs

Viticulture and Enology Intern

Domaine Des Orchis
06.2018 - 07.2018
  • Optimized plant performance with daily maintenance by trimming, suckering, lifting, and de-budding the 2 Mondeuse noire and 1 Altesse vineyards
  • Inspected and monitored plant and grape growth to determine the proper course of action
  • Executed daily feeding, construction, and sanitation, duties for the organic escargot farm
  • Prepared and cooked escargot for the intention of its commercial sale
  • Facilitated labeling and packaging of escargot and wines
  • Operated the labeling machine and ensured its maintenance
  • Arranged food and beverage displays in an aesthetically appealing manner for scheduled tastings and tours

Landscape Architect Intern

Creating Sustainable Landscapes, LLC
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Designed, built, and installed indigenous plant gardens for clients with ecological principles in mind
  • Transformed an empty lot in Detroit, MI into an urban garden intended for the utilization and pleasure of the community
  • Collaborated with the supervisor and coworkers on how best to approach and implement a project
  • Increased the biodiversity of the client's landscape by planting an array of native, pollinator friendly plants
  • Developed an environmentally conscious ecosystem to support the thriving of flora and fauna
  • Enhanced the overall aesthetic and presence the client's landscape with the diligent maintenance of gardens

Volunteer

Sleepy Hollow State Park
10.2018 - 10.2018
  • Rerouted and constructed a new stretch of non-motorized trail to accommodate pedestrians and mountain bikers

Volunteer

Michigan Farmers Market Association
09.2017 - 10.2017
  • Collected metrics and demographic information for the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) via surveys

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies And Sustainability

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2019

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Filing and Recordkeeping
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-sufficient
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Client Relations Strength
  • Plant and Tree Care
  • Safe Pesticide Usage
  • Disease Identification

Certification

  • C03 Ornamental and Turf Commercial Certification Number 112880, Tennessee Department of Agriculture – February 2021 to Present

Timeline

Plant Health Care Supervisor

SavATree, LLC.
09.2023 - Current

Plant Health Care Technician

Arbor Art Tree Care, Inc
11.2020 - 09.2023

Environmental Assistant

Metro Public Health Department
06.2020 - 10.2020

Server/Server Assistant

The Otaku Group (Bar Otaku)
11.2019 - 03.2020

Land Manager Assistant

Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
06.2019 - 10.2019

Assistant Teacher

Peoples Church Preschool
11.2018 - 05.2019

Volunteer

Sleepy Hollow State Park
10.2018 - 10.2018

Viticulture and Enology Intern

Domaine Des Orchis
06.2018 - 07.2018

Volunteer

Michigan Farmers Market Association
09.2017 - 10.2017

Landscape Architect Intern

Creating Sustainable Landscapes, LLC
05.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies And Sustainability

Michigan State University
Julia Liggett