Piper Cohen
Portland
Summary
Dedicated horticulture professional with extensive experience in plant care, landscaping, and garden design. Proven ability to create and manage thriving gardens through effective plant selection and maintenance practices. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to changing environmental conditions and prioritizes achieving optimal growth results. Always looking to grow and learn, I have a burning passion for our natural world. I plan to further extend this part of my professional career by pursuing education and work opportunities in related fields.
Also currently, a dynamic wellness coordinator with a proven track record at Astraea Wellness Spa, excelling in client confidentiality and team collaboration. Skilled in medical records management and problem-solving, I enhanced guest experiences while ensuring operational efficiency. Committed to promoting health and well-being through effective communication and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Aside from this position I also manage all plant installations on the property, this extends into the hotel we are a part of as well.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Coordinator
Astraea Wellness Spa- Longfellow Hotel
08.2024 - Current
- Supported front desk operations including booking appointments, greeting guests upon arrival, processing payments accurately while maintaining confidentiality of client information.
- Assisted estheticians and massage therapists in setting up rooms and stations with supplies.
- Trained new employees in best practices for customer service, cleanliness, and product knowledge within the spa environment.
- Replenished locker room linens, robes and sandals to maintain adequate supplies for guests.
- Coordinated closely with spa management to proactively address any issues or areas of concern that arose during daily operations.
- Carried out regular walk throughs of entire spa to verify cleanliness, working facilities and adequate stock levels of guest amenities and linens.
- Ensured proper sanitation procedures were followed for all areas of the facility, reducing risk of contamination or illness.
Landscape Gardener
Pretty Flowers
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Mulched gardens, placed sod, and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Educated clients on proper care practices for their gardens to sustain long-term plant health.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry safety standards and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Safeguarded the environment by employing eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices in landscaping projects.
- Achieved optimal plant performance with appropriate pruning techniques customized to each species'' unique requirements.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
Florist
Pauline's Bloomers
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion, and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Provided customers with care directions for flower arrangements.
- Demonstrated attention to detail when assembling bouquets or installations for various settings such as event venues.
Horticultural Service Learning Intern
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Educated volunteers on proper planting techniques, resulting in successful establishment of new vegetation areas.
- Enhanced plant growth by implementing sustainable horticulture practices and native plant selection.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress of restoration projects and assess overall health of plantings.
- Maintained a clean working environment within greenhouse facilities, ensuring optimal growing conditions for all plants under care.
- Communicated effectively with diverse audiences, promoting awareness about the importance of native plants in ecosystem health.
- Collaborated with team members on designing and implementing native plant gardens for public spaces.
- Participated in educational workshops to increase knowledge on native plant species and their ecological benefits.
Farm Manager
Dave Cox
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- This was a solo project on a largely undeveloped property, it consisted of a very large field of Dahlias as well as a few rows of other things, as well as a small orchard. I managed and cared for this on my own for a client.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture Science
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME05-2025
High School Diploma -
Mount Ararat High School
Topsham, ME06-2023
Skills
- Medical records management
- Health promotion
- Equipment management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Plant identification
- Plant selection
- Garden maintenance
- Soil management
- Pruning techniques
- Indoor plant care
- Horticultural research
- Pest control
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor's society
- MELNA
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Certification
- Licensed Maine Pesticide Applicator and tested on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Volunteer Travel
- Exploring various forms of art
- Surfing (I would love to learn)
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Gardening
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Swimming
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
InternshipFull TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsQuote
Around me the trees stir in their leaves and call out, "Stay awhile."
The light flows from their branches. And they call again, "It's simple," they say,
"and you too have come into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled with light, and to shine."
Mary Oliver
Timeline
Wellness Coordinator
Astraea Wellness Spa- Longfellow Hotel
08.2024 - Current
Landscape Gardener
Pretty Flowers
04.2024 - 08.2024
Horticultural Service Learning Intern
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
04.2023 - 10.2023
Farm Manager
Dave Cox
05.2022 - 02.2023
Florist
Pauline's Bloomers
01.2022 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Horticulture Science
Southern Maine Community College
High School Diploma -
Mount Ararat High School
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