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Maria Kirsch

Bozeman,USA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a robust background in plant science and equine care, demonstrated through impactful roles at Gallatin Valley Botanical and beyond. Excelled in marketing and guest services, achieving significant customer satisfaction. Skilled in administrative support and plant care, I bring a proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering positive relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Flower Greenhouse Manager

Gallatin Valley Botanical
Bozeman, MT
11.2024 - Current
  • Plant and harvest vegetables and microgreens.
  • Make bouquet designs and bouquets for several markets.
  • Managed daily operations of flower greenhouse facility and cultivated plants.
  • Sowed seeds, planted seedlings, and transplanted crops by hand or with mechanized equipment.
  • Set up a market stand for CSA pickup and market stands and assist customers.
  • Make Christmas wreaths and dried bouquets.
  • Collect, wash, and package chicken eggs.
  • Seed and transplant microgreens, vegetables, and flowers.
  • Wash and package vegetables for orders or markets.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for transplanting seedlings into larger containers or beds.
  • Operated farm machinery and maintained equipment for daily tasks.
  • Assisted in livestock care, including feeding.

Flower Production and Marketing Manager

Montana State University- Towne's Harvest Garden
Bozeman, MT
03.2024 - 11.2025
  • Manage CSA and farm markets: Create pricing plans for crops and ensure that CSA value is being met, oversee scheduling of staff and students and supervise all markets.
  • Complete necessary paperwork, handle money, and keep sales records for all CSA and farm markets.
  • Plan and operate the entirety of cut flower production program: Create business plan for new flower production program. Business plan will include detailed SOP’s that may be replicated in future years, and will detail a cost benefit analysis which is summarized at the end of the season.
  • Ensure sales goals are met and cut flower production is making profit, present monthly on cost benefit analysis once the flower program is in effect.
  • Oversee the entirety of the flower production business, including research, planning, budgeting, planting, trellising, harvesting, bouquet making, and sales.
  • Manage students and staff, schedule adequate help each week, and implement policies for working within the cut flower program. Emphasize educational opportunities in harvesting and preparation for all flower markets.
  • Maintain the organization of all farm records including: records of sales, planting, harvest, and outgoing logs of all crops.
  • Lead farm walks each week to determine weekly tasks and crop harvest plans to supply CSA and other markets.
  • Facilitate learning opportunities for students by involving students in decision making processes, and analyzing market outcomes.
  • Oversee all communications through email and social media, build and maintain relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • Develop promotional materials and advertisements to be shared through community and university networks and social media.
  • Organize and lead farm tours, volunteer days, and keep their records.
  • Communicate closely with farm manager and other staff to ensure that all farm tasks are being completed in a timely manner and needs are being met for weekly markets.

Stable Hand

Cedar Ridge Equine
Bozeman, Montana
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Load the tractor with hay bales.
  • Fill hay bags, and check water systems.
  • Groom and exercise horses.
  • Clean water systems.
  • Clean lean-tos.
  • Clean the barn and hay shed.
  • Feed horses their supplements and medicines.

Towne’s Harvest Organic Vegetable Farm
Bozeman, Montana
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Seed, transplant, and harvest vegetable crops.
  • Weed, thin, and cultivate crops.
  • Wash and prepare produce for the market.
  • Plan and help run CSA pickups and campus farm stands.
  • Organize produce.
  • Package and transport extra vegetables to the food bank.
  • Make Instagram posts for the farm with relevant information.
  • Lead students in the above tasks.

Host

Seven Sushi
Bozeman, Montana
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Greet customers in the restaurant.
  • Handle reservations.
  • Assign customers and reservations to tables, following the server rotation, and seat guests.
  • Bus the tables, clean them, and reset them.
  • Run food to the tables.

Beekeeping with Professor David Baumbauer
Bozeman, Montana
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Work study alongside David Baumbauer, studying beekeeping with the hives at the Horticulture Farm.
  • Cleaning hives.
  • Painting new hive boxes.
  • Inspecting hives.
  • Treating bees for varroa mites.

Salesperson

Cashman Landscape and Garden Center
Bozeman, Montana
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • I watered indoor houseplants, shrubs, and trees, and repotted plants as needed.
  • I identified any diseases or pests on houseplants and took the proper steps to treat them.
  • Worked the cash register when needed, and provided great customer service.
  • I answered any customer questions about plant care and helped customers find the product or plant they were looking for.

Garden Barn
Bozeman, Montana
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Watered plants based on the watering schedule, and repotted plants as needed.
  • Provided plant care tips to customers.
  • Ran cash register sales.
  • Kept plants up to standards by deadheading and trimming.
  • Treated plants with insect or bacterial problems.
  • Helped customers find the correct plant-related products and plants for their criteria.

Server

Vandy’s Bar and Grill
Waconia, Minnesota
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greeted customers, took orders, and worked with the POS system to place orders and manage bills.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients, and cooking methods.
  • Carried out complete opening and closing duties to keep the restaurant working efficiently to meet customer needs.

Floral Designer

Main Street Floral
Waconia, Minnesota
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets, based on customer requirements.
  • Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers, including how to properly care for purchases.
  • Maintained a thorough knowledge of the needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in the shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
  • Cared for three hospital locations' plants weekly, along with the houseplants in the shop.

Bakery Worker

Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Packaged baked goods, and other food items.
  • I washed the dishes and put them away in their appropriate locations.
  • Cleaned surfaces and items in the bakery.
  • Assisted head bakers in making food items.

Landscape Worker

Garden Gate Landscaping
Mayer, Minnesota
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds to control weeds, insect infestations, and maintain soil fertility.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees, and flowers to enhance the environment.
  • Determined the causes of lawn and garden issues, and recommended effective solutions.
  • Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil delivers a steady supply of nutrients to plants.

Garden Center Employee

UFC Garden Center
Waconia, Minnesota
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Deadheaded flowers and plants around the greenhouse, and addressed any pests or diseases.
  • Aided customers in finding the correct products needed for their plants or lawn.
  • Recommended merchandise and plants to customers based on their needs and preferences.
  • Used the register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments, and issue receipts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Horticulture

Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Waconia High School
Waconia, Minnesota
05-2020

Skills

  • Plant Science
  • Greenhouse Management
  • Organic Farming
  • Floral Design
  • Crop Production
  • Flower & Vegetable Cultivation
  • Team Leadership
  • Small-Scale Livestock Care
  • Pest Management
  • Plant Propagation
  • Farm Equipment Operation
  • Administrative Support
  • Beekeeping Basics
  • Weed Management
  • Sales
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Checkout
  • Market management
  • Equine Care & Exercise

Accomplishments

Directed High School’s National Honors Society, graduated with honors, and led school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club.

Timeline

Flower Greenhouse Manager

Gallatin Valley Botanical
11.2024 - Current

Flower Production and Marketing Manager

Montana State University- Towne's Harvest Garden
03.2024 - 11.2025

Stable Hand

Cedar Ridge Equine
12.2023 - 05.2024

Towne’s Harvest Organic Vegetable Farm
05.2023 - 10.2023

Host

Seven Sushi
10.2022 - 05.2023

Beekeeping with Professor David Baumbauer
10.2022 - 12.2022

Salesperson

Cashman Landscape and Garden Center
05.2022 - 10.2022

Garden Barn
08.2021 - 05.2022

Server

Vandy’s Bar and Grill
06.2021 - 08.2021

Floral Designer

Main Street Floral
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bakery Worker

Montana State University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Landscape Worker

Garden Gate Landscaping
06.2020 - 08.2020

Garden Center Employee

UFC Garden Center
06.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Horticulture

Montana State University

High School Diploma -

Waconia High School

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