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Rebecca Linville

Berea,KY

Summary

Experienced Landscape Gardener specializing in sustainable practices and community engagement. Demonstrated success in educating clients on plant care and organizing volunteer events that boost community involvement and environmental awareness. Proficient Development Coordinator with a focus on volunteer management and project organization, effectively collaborating with stakeholders to meet conservation objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscape Gardener

Obed Forest Gardens
Wartburg, Tennessee
01.2020 - Current
  • Designed and implemented garden layouts using native plants and sustainable practices.
  • Maintained soil health through regular testing and organic amendments.
  • Performed occultation to create a stale seed bed for soil preparation
  • Installed native plant plugs and overseeded perennial wildflowers and cover crops
  • Assisted clients with plant selection based on environmental conditions and preferences.
  • Educated clients on proper plant care techniques for long-term garden success.
  • Provided guidance on proper care of plants such as trimming, mowing and watering schedules.
  • Organized and held educational volunteer mass planting events
  • Conducted marketing and brand development

Development Coordinator

Obed Watershed Community Association
Crossville, TN
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated community outreach events to engage local residents and stakeholders.
  • Managed volunteer scheduling and provided support during community projects.
  • Developed educational materials to promote watershed conservation initiatives.
  • Assisted in grant proposal preparation to secure funding for local programs.
  • Organized training sessions for volunteers on environmental stewardship practices.
  • Maintained records of project activities and volunteer contributions for reporting purposes.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to align conservation efforts with community needs.
  • Processed all donations alongside treasurer and received including acknowledgement letters and thank you notes.
  • Organized volunteer recruitment drives for special projects and events.
  • Drafted presentations outlining current fundraising objectives for use during meetings with external partners.
  • Maintained regular communication with board members regarding current fundraising efforts and progress towards goals.
  • Managed social media accounts dedicated to promoting development efforts.
  • Developed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, emails and website content to promote fundraising initiatives.
  • Researched potential sponsorships opportunities to increase donations.
  • Assisted in the production of grant proposals for private foundations and government agencies.
  • Cultivated relationships with new donors through personal visits, email campaigns, and phone calls.
  • Developed creative strategies to engage existing donors while recruiting new ones.
  • Provided administrative support for department staff.

Plant Nursery Worker

Tennessee Naturescapes
Oliver Springs, Tennessee
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Cultivated a variety of plants in alignment with nursery standards.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment throughout the nursery.
  • Operated nursery equipment for planting and maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored plant health and reported issues to senior staff.
  • Participated in inventory management and stock replenishment processes.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance plant displays and arrangements.
  • Identified pests or diseases on plants and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Performed packing and shipping for online plant orders

Certified Pharmacy Technician

East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN
04.2012 - 07.2017
  • Dispensed medications accurately for pediatric patients at a leading children's hospital.
  • Prepared and labeled prescriptions under pharmacist supervision in a busy pharmacy environment.
  • Managed inventory of pharmaceutical supplies to ensure availability and compliance.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to patients and families regarding medication inquiries.
  • Assisted in training new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and systems.
  • Compounded sterile and non-sterile medications following strict safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient medication therapy management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace according to standards.
  • Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired, or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Adhered to all federal, state and local laws governing the practice of pharmacy technicians.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing prescriptions for filling, including counting tablets and labeling bottles.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, answering phones.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, cleaning spills promptly and properly disposing of waste products.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information on prescription orders.
  • Checked expiration dates on drug products prior to dispensing them to customers.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous drugs or materials in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed according to state regulations.
  • Consulted with hospital staff via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Field And Organismal Biology

Berea College
Berea, KY
05-2010

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking and baking
  • Maintenance of clean work environment
  • Healthy and Safety Protocols
  • Heavy lifting
  • Stock rotation and inventory management
  • Garden design
  • Soil health management
  • Native plant installation
  • Community outreach

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Development Coordinator

Obed Watershed Community Association
01.2024 - 04.2025

Plant Nursery Worker

Tennessee Naturescapes
04.2023 - 09.2023

Landscape Gardener

Obed Forest Gardens
01.2020 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

East Tennessee Children's Hospital
04.2012 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Field And Organismal Biology

Berea College