Laryssa Gregoryk
Tonopah,NV
Summary
Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, eager to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Apiarist/Beekeeper
BeeFlow
Somis, CA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Assessed bee health and monitored for signs of disease or parasites.
- Maintained records on hive populations, honey production, and other data.
- Harvested honey from hives and extracted it using specialized equipment.
- Monitored bee colonies for signs of swarming behavior and split them accordingly.
- Identified queen bees via marking techniques and replaced them when needed.
- Transported beehives between apiaries safely while ensuring minimal stress on bees.
- Wore clean, protective suit, gloves and veil to avoid stings while maintaining favorable conditions for bees.
Horticulture Intern/Restoration Specialist
Palomar Natives
Santa Ysabel, CA
04.2013 - 12.2020
- Monitored the progress of planting projects to ensure that they were completed on time and within budget.
- Classified insect species and other living organisms and assessed for benefit or invasiveness to soil and plants.
- Maintained records of nursery stock, including labeling, tagging, and tracking plants and materials.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies needed for horticultural operations.
- Identified potential weeds and other invasive species within growing areas.
- Assessed soil conditions to determine best practices for cultivation.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from various studies related to native plant topics.
- In change of plant restoration on 125 acres in Santa Ysabel, CA.
- Manager of California native plant nursery and seed bank
- Collaborated with botanists to identify native plant species and their characteristics.
- Developed a comprehensive plan for the propagation, cultivation, and maintenance of native plants.
- Performed soil testing to determine nutrient levels necessary for optimal growth of native plants.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for restoration and nursery projects
Plant Nursery Worker/Seed Manager
Smart Seeds
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Inventory and collecting of different seed species
- Seed sales
- Presentations on rare exotic seeds and germination
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planted seeds and bulbs in designated areas of the nursery.
- Maintained the nursery grounds by watering, weeding, pruning and fertilizing plants.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Botany
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA06-2010
Skills
- Customer Service
- Lift over 50lbs
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Adaptive team player
Timeline
Apiarist/Beekeeper
BeeFlow
11.2021 - 10.2022
Horticulture Intern/Restoration Specialist
Palomar Natives
04.2013 - 12.2020
Plant Nursery Worker/Seed Manager
Smart Seeds
03.2008 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Botany
Cuesta College