Nicole DeLizzio
Yorklyn ,DE
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Gardener - Volunteer
Burlington County Agricultural Center
06.2018 - Current
- Maintain a vegetable garden plot with daily weeding and watering by utilizing general gardening knowledge.
- Work with volunteers to bring extra produce to the Food Bank of NJ.
- Plan a strict schedule for crop rotation, plantings and harvest.
- Work closely with other gardeners to improve the agricultural center
and share knowledge of horticultural practices to others.
Gardener
Sustain ND LLC
01.2022 - Current
- Owner and operator of an all native garden design and maintenance business
- Assisted in designing and implementing garden layouts that promote aesthetic appeal and sustainability.
- Monitored plant health, identifying issues and applying appropriate treatments to prevent disease spread.
- Manage annual budget needs and marketing for company.
Gardener
Mt Cuba Center
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee a group of volunteer and interns to complete garden tasks
- Create, share and teach educational programs relating to all native gardening
- Manage garden maps and data collection using ArcGIS technology
Farm Worker
New Bolton Center - University Of Pennsylvania
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Manages a group of veterinary students and directs responsibility for daily farm chores including animal care, veterinary checks, and more.
- Maintains department budget and organizes costs for annual needs.
- Oversees care of various animal species including horses, sheep, pigs, goats, and chickens.
Woody Plant Intern
Longwood Gardens
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Prunes, maintains and identifies woody plant material with a strong concentration on native trees.
- Propagated woody and herbaceous plants used for Species Replacement Program to preserve and spread the best known genetics of certain species.
- Plant inventory updating and maintenance using system BG Base.
- Oversee Christmas volunteer work for Christmas display preparation and install.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture And Natural Resources
University of Delaware
Newark, DE06.2019
Study Abroad Program - International Sustainable Agriculture
Lincoln University
Christchurch, New Zealand2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Training: Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel - ArcGIS Pro Certification
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Human and Dog CPR certified
- PADI Scuba Certification
Leadership
- Intern and Volunteer Coordinator (Present)
- AGcelerate Peer Mentor (2016-2019)
- University of Delaware FFA Historian (2018)
- Treasurer of Alpha Zeta Honors Professional Co-ed Fraternity (2016-2019)
Timeline
Gardener
Mt Cuba Center
04.2022 - Current
Gardener
Sustain ND LLC
01.2022 - Current
Farm Worker
New Bolton Center - University Of Pennsylvania
12.2019 - 12.2022
Woody Plant Intern
Longwood Gardens
06.2019 - 03.2020
Seasonal Gardener - Volunteer
Burlington County Agricultural Center
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture And Natural Resources
University of Delaware
Study Abroad Program - International Sustainable Agriculture
Lincoln University