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MILES ADAMS

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Knowledgeable and hardworking with a solid background in conducting research and GIS analysis, as well as plant care, garden maintenance, and design. Successfully maintained diverse landscapes, ensuring the health and aesthetic appeal of various gardens.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Vail Rod and Gun Club
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Shotgun Instructor and Range Safety Officer
  • Designed and maintained garden beds for weddings and other events
  • Maintained equipment and ranch structures.


Gardener

Independent Management
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients.
  • Bringing clients' garden and yard visions to life, both Through design and maintenance
  • Reliable and on-time work, organizing schedule to fit client needs.

Garden Manager

University of Puget Sound
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led a comprehensive garden redesign project, including planning, budgeting, and implementation.
  • Solely responsible for Design, planting, and daily watering and maintenance tasks.
  • Organized and hosted a successful community event for incoming freshmen, enhancing community engagement and garden visibility.

Demolition and Renovation Worker

Independent Manual Labor
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Independently demolished and helped renovate the interior of a client's home.
  • Helped plant native trees and grasses on the property.

Employee

Garden Patch
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Cashier at a local plant store.
  • Helped answer customer questions.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Natural Science and Environmental Policy

University of Puget Sound
07.2025

High School Diploma -

Kent Denver School
Denver, CO
05-2020

Skills

  • Research and Field work experience
  • Experience working with GIS software and R-Studio
  • Garden design
  • Customer service and assistance
  • Plant identification
  • Team player; works well with others, great communication skills
  • Independent worker; self-disciplined
  • Conscientious; strong sense of community
  • Time management and organizational skills

Past Research Experience

  • Stable Isotope Analysis to Measure Impact of Salmon Habitat Restoration.
  • Modeling of Kelp Crab Abundance with R Studio.
  • NDVI Analysis to asses Biodiversity Levels of Habitat Restoration Site.

Timeline

Ranch Hand

Vail Rod and Gun Club
06.2025 - 09.2025

Garden Manager

University of Puget Sound
05.2023 - 08.2023

Gardener

Independent Management
09.2022 - 05.2025

Demolition and Renovation Worker

Independent Manual Labor
01.2021 - 08.2022

Employee

Garden Patch
06.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelors of Science - Natural Science and Environmental Policy

University of Puget Sound

High School Diploma -

Kent Denver School