Natalie Dumitrescu
North Charleston
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 4 years of experience in horticultural studies and applied client-focused work. Skilled in systematic problem-solving, collaborative research and design processes, and managing projects within defined constraints. Brings strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills to support sucessful research outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Horticulturist
Uniquely Rooted, L.L.C
Charleston, SC
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted site inventory and analysis, collected soil samples, interpreted lab results to improve soil structure and increase plant longevity
- Executed pest and disease identification and management strategies to protect plants or mitigate pest or fungus
- Managed landscaping projects from initiation to completion.
- Collaborated with clients to create custom full-site, hand-drawn garden designs within budget constraints.
- Selected appropriate plants and materials for various environmental conditions.
Federal Work Study
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Completed specialized tasks assigned by professors in the greenhouse and garden such as grafting, pruning, stratification and scarification, propagation, etc.
- Collaborated with other work-study students to oversee day-to-day greenhouse operations such as watering, integrated pest management, potting, cleaning, harvesting, etc.
- Assisted in planning, displays, and merchandising for special events; being a spokesperson for the horticulture program
Horticulture Associate
Elizabeth Stuart Design, L.L.C
Mt. Pleasant, SC
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Hand-selected custom plant arrangements and landscape products aligned to specific client needs.
- Cultivated and maintained elegant product displays throughout the store and property.
- Received vendor deliveries for garden section products, ensuring accurate inventory flow.
- Documented inventory counts, reporting findings to the supervisor for shrinkage and damage identification.
- Executed routine and specialized maintenance, such as integrated pest management, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and pruning plants.
- Coordinated with colleagues to ensure efficient teamwork and the achievement of goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2027
Associate of Science - Horticulture
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South Carolina, SC07-2026
Skills
- Horticultural research
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
- Data collection
Certification
- Pesticide Applicator License- in progress
Timeline
Lead Horticulturist
Uniquely Rooted, L.L.C
04.2025 - Current
Federal Work Study
Trident Technical College
10.2024 - Current
Horticulture Associate
Elizabeth Stuart Design, L.L.C
07.2024 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Temple University
Associate of Science - Horticulture
Trident Technical College