Melissa Harmel
Taneytown,MD
Summary
Former agricultural professional with demonstrated management experience. Strong work ethic with a desire to develop new knowledge and skills in the dental hygiene field. Passion for detail-oriented tasks that require precision and critical thinking. Thrive in independent atmospheres with complementary team-oriented demeanor.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursery Manager
Raemelton Farm
Adamstown, MD
07.2011 - 12.2018
- Managed and Led integrated pest-management program including biological, mechanical, and chemical approaches to ensure effective, efficient, and innovative methods to sustainability of all nursery tree species.
- Conducted nursery related research on invasive insects and plant materials
- Oversaw the five-year process to determine appropriate measures to prepare, document, and finalize certification of USDA organic ornamental ball and burlap trees.
- Head equipment loader and operator
- Performed repair and annual maintenance of farm tractors and ATVs.
- Oversaw compost production and analysis, including weekly supervision of temperature monitoring and moisture control.
- Supported client relations by managing flow of nursery purchases and ensuring satisfactory customer experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD05.2022
Associate of Science -
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2010
Skills
- Spanish speaking
- Identify and present treatment needs to patients
- Periodontal assessment, treatment and management
- Scaling and root planing
- Administration of locally applied antibiotics
- Pain management (Oraqix)
- Detailed oral hygiene instructions and patient education
- Proficient in managing patients with complex medical and physical needs
- Identify oral pathology
- Radiology experience
- Apply sealants
- Lab experience (impressions and tray fabrication)
- Create whitening trays
Certification
- CDCA Nitrous Oxide, - July 2021
- CDCA Local Anesthesia, - July 2021
- Smoking Cessation, - April 2021
- CPR Certified, - August 2020
- Nutrient Management Certified , - February 2015
- Pest Management Certified, - June 2012
Qualities
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Efficient time manangement
- Problem-solving
Publications
- Speaker, "IPM in a Production Nursery: Mixing Great Theories with Hard Realities", Chesapeake Green Horticulture Symposium, February 2018
- Publication, "Controlling Ambrosia Beetle in Nurseries" FreeState: Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse News. Vol XLIII, No. 3, 2016.
- Speaker, "Modern Tactics for Controlling Lopholeucaspis japonica", Chesapeake Green Horticulture Symposium, February 2016
Service-Learning
Access Carroll Integrated Dental Care, Westminster MD
2021-current
Provide dental services to patients of low socioeconomic status
Timeline
Nursery Manager
Raemelton Farm
07.2011 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Associate of Science -
Carroll Community College
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University of Maryland - College Park