Katelyn I. Bolen
Solvay
Summary
Dynamic horticulture professional with extensive experience at SUNY Morrisville, excelling in integrated pest management and nursery production. Proven track record in managing sustainable practices and enhancing plant health. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication, driving successful outcomes in diverse horticultural environments. Committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and plant care excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Greenhouse Attendant
Ponto's Greenhouse
Baldwinsville
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented pest management strategies to protect plant health and quality.
- Assisted with transplanting seedlings into larger pots or beds.
- Assisted in propagating new plants from cuttings and seeds.
- Provided daily care and maintenance of all plants within the facility.
Student Worker – Horticulture Dept.
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed nursery, farm, and pod site operations in both paid and volunteer roles.
- Oversaw all aspects of horticulture, including seed-to-sale processes and crop scheduling.
- Executed integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to ensure plant health and productivity.
- Conducted lab work and maintenance tasks to support horticultural activities.
Certified-Organic Farm Supervisor
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed daily operations across multiple horticultural sites, including farm and specimen greenhouses.
- Oversaw seed-to-sale vegetable production and Fall semester curriculum planning.
- Executed USDA seed regeneration projects to promote sustainable practices.
- Implemented integrative pest management practices in compliance with OMRI standards.
Special Investigator, Fraud, Waste & Abuse
UnitedHealthcare
Syracuse
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Conducted investigations to identify fraud, waste, and abuse in medical claims.
- Executed provider investigations and analyzed trends across Texas.
- Reported findings and potential savings to the department for informed decision-making.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all investigative actions and case progress.
Education
Bachelor's of Horticulture, BTS - Business Management, Cannabis Minor
SUNY Morrisville
Morrisville05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY12-2008
Skills
- Integrated pest management
- Nursery production & care
- Plant pathology, diagnostics
- Pruning & grafting
- Propagative methods
- Floriculture production
- Seed-to-sale, crop scheduling
- Landscaping
Certification
New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Licensed Private Pesticide Applicator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Greenhouse Attendant
Ponto's Greenhouse
02.2025 - 06.2025
Certified-Organic Farm Supervisor
SUNY Morrisville
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Worker – Horticulture Dept.
SUNY Morrisville
10.2022 - 12.2024
Special Investigator, Fraud, Waste & Abuse
UnitedHealthcare
10.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor's of Horticulture, BTS - Business Management, Cannabis Minor
SUNY Morrisville
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
SUNY College At Oswego
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