Megan Gary
New Boston
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered agricultural educator with a strong background in horticulture, greenhouse operations, and applied agricultural systems. Brings hands-on industry experience from greenhouse, farm, and food service leadership roles into the classroom to create meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Skilled in classroom management, communication, and instructional technology, with a focus on helping students connect agriculture, business, and science to their own career goals. Known for building positive relationships, maintaining organized and safe learning environments, and guiding students through experiential learning, FFA activities, and project-based instruction. Committed to preparing students for both post-secondary education and careers in the agricultural, food, and natural resource systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
The Airport Inn
Grosse Ile Township
10.2025 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area following health guidelines.
- Crafted and served a variety of cocktails and beverages to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere through engaging conversations with patrons.
- Managed inventory by restocking supplies and tracking usage levels.
Bartender Shift Manager
Drinks Saloon
Woodhaven
10.2021 - Current
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers. Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Farm Hand
Heritage Farms New Boston
New Boston
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops according to seasonal schedules.
- Monitored soil health and crop growth, implementing necessary adjustments for optimal yield.
- Implemented pest control measures to protect crops, reducing damage and improving harvest quality.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Participated in seasonal harvest activities including picking fruits and vegetables, sorting produce, and preparing products for market sales or storage.
- Reduced crop loss by carefully monitoring for signs of pests or disease and applying appropriate treatments when necessary.
Horticulture Intern
Robson's Greenhouse
Belleville
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
- Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of plants and vegetables.
- Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.
- Assisted customers with finding requested plants and flowers.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
- Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
- Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, United States05-2026
Associate's Degree - Agricultural Operations
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, United States01.2024
High School Diploma -
Oscar A. Carlson High School
Gibraltar, MI, United States05-2020
Skills
- Greenhouse operations
- Crop management
- Inventory
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom technology
- Critical thinking
Certification
Certified Pesticide Applicator (Commercial), MDARD, 2023, 2026
Accomplishments
Microsoft Certification
Languages
Spanish, Elementary
Timeline
Bartender
The Airport Inn
10.2025 - Current
Farm Hand
Heritage Farms New Boston
07.2025 - 10.2025
Horticulture Intern
Robson's Greenhouse
04.2023 - 06.2024
Bartender Shift Manager
Drinks Saloon
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Education
Michigan State University
Associate's Degree - Agricultural Operations
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Oscar A. Carlson High School