Natalie MacLean
MEDFIELD,MA
Summary
Knowledgeable horticulturist with a talent for simplifying complex concepts. Skilled at challenging individuals of all ages to think critically about environmental choices. Takes pride in pleasant disposition and possesses adaptability to tailor teaching methods and instructional materials to meet diverse needs, abilities, and interests of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Operations Supervisor
Nature Works
06.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations of 6 crews which includes scheduling job sites, cost and materials, time and equipment management
- Utilize software programs such as Aspire, Workday, GEOgps, Excel, Office, Teams, to produce payroll, manage employee benefits and track career-goal success
- Educate crews on Plant ID, pest and disease management, basic botany, pesticide safety, native plant importance and encourage independent study.
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
- Perform soil testing, implement data from testing and amend accordingly.
- Managed field operations for successful project completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Landscape Director
Eldon Farm LLC
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed diverse landscaping projects from initial concept through installation, ensuring on-time completion and budget adherence.
- Employ ecologically sound principles to all aspects of a working conservation easement such as permaculture regenerative agriculture techniques, organic controls, identifying and removing invasive plant species, soil testing, mulching & cover cropping, and maintaining overall soil, plant, and wildlife health
- Created inventory of all species of trees, woody shrubs, and plants on 400+ acres, processing data into comprehensible mapping on property
- Optimized irrigation systems for efficient water usage, promoting environmental sustainability and cost savings.
Horticultural Specialist
University Of Virginia
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead team meetings on daily, weekly, monthly basis, ensuring team cohesiveness and clear communication between crews and management
- Develop Horticultural monthly and yearly plans according to budget, work load, project management and seasonal staff.
- Educate crews and UVA Facilities staff on better environmentally friendly processes, reduction of glysophates for better health practices and how to work safely in large commercial spaces as well as smaller public spaces.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
Crew Leader - Fine Gardening
The Garden Continuum
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Identify areas where home and city gardens need most care such as soil testing and amending, invasive and native plant identification, creating a balance between homeowner and their landscape
- Caring for the health of every plant, including pruning, weeding, mulching, feeding, but seeing the bigger picture of each greenscape is what I pride myself on, how to connect and nurture each space that is assessed.
- Always be prepared for whatever the day brings - including inclement weather, training new crew members, fixing equipment, easing clients worries, first aid applications, whatever it takes to get the job done right, with a smile on my face!
Garden Crew
Town of Winter Park
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the safety of 3crews while on highway medians, maintain clear communication between public works and the town's wishes for construction and design of gardens
- Ordering perennials and annuals and budgeting for the correct amount each season, keeping a detailed record of plant loss, disease, and successful plants
- Implement gardening techniques such as high alpine gardening, town composting, garden design as well as maintaining a consistent schedule of responsibilities including, preparing soil and amending as needed, planting, watering, mulching, edging, etc
Tree Planter
Scott and Stewart Forestry Consultants Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Planted seedling trees to harvested timberlands to accomplish reforestation goals.
- Increased tree survival rates by carefully selecting planting sites and following proper planting techniques.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices for tree planting techniques and environmental stewardship.
Recreation Coordinator
St. Mary's County
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Utilized leadership skills to produce a calendar of recreational-based events to promote healthy living and an active lifestyle for six communities
- Planned special events, including Canada Day celebrations, fundraisers, concerts, etc
- Organized community sports for low-income families; maximized the summer budget to the best of the communities' advantage so that no child would be left out
- Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 5 and 18. This included Kayak lessons, Yoga for all ages, nature walks and a free summer science program.
Education
Joint advanced major - Development Studies, Environmental Economics
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, Nova Scotia05.2012
Internship Program - Microfinance & Subsistence Farming
Coady International Institute
Antigonish, Nova ScotiaFrench Immersion Program -
L'Université St. Anne
Claire, Nova Scotia12.2008
Skills
- Ability to safely operate power tools and equipment
- Excellent communication, organization and Leadership qualities
- Passion for Conservation and Education
- Effective Project Management
- Coaching skills, training and mentoring
- Field operations coordination
- Team building
- Authentic Community Engagement
Certification
- Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist (MCH, MNLA)
- Certified Pesticide Applicators License (core)
- Plant and Pest ID
- Department Of Transportation Certification
- Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation, 01/01/22
- Ecological Landscape Design Certified
- GEOGPS - Field Mapping
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- OSHA Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Hiking, Fishing, Kayaking, reading and gardening with my dog, Pete
Timeline
Field Operations Supervisor
Nature Works
06.2024 - Current
Landscape Director
Eldon Farm LLC
05.2023 - 06.2024
Horticultural Specialist
University Of Virginia
03.2022 - 05.2023
Crew Leader - Fine Gardening
The Garden Continuum
01.2019 - 01.2022
Garden Crew
Town of Winter Park
01.2015 - 01.2019
Tree Planter
Scott and Stewart Forestry Consultants Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
Recreation Coordinator
St. Mary's County
03.2012 - 04.2013
French Immersion Program -
L'Université St. Anne
Joint advanced major - Development Studies, Environmental Economics
St. Francis Xavier University
Internship Program - Microfinance & Subsistence Farming
Coady International Institute
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