Rhonda Hilt
Greater Philadelphia Area,United States
Summary
Hardworking and reliable natural science professional with strong abilities in technology and systems management. Offering strong writing and communication skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Greenhouse Manager
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
09.2017 - Current
- Experienced in the operation, and maintenance of education and research greenhouses.
- Well versed in disease and pest identification.
- Developed successful integrated pest management program.
- Expert in crop rotations, cover-crop management, soil fertility and vegetable production.
- Designed and implemented plant-based curriculum.
- Enthusiastic instructor.
- Well versed in computers, website development, and social media.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
President
Plant Re-Leaf Horticultural Services
Havertown, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Garden design and maintenance service.
Horticultural Services and Design Manager
Bonza Landscapes - Hardscapes
Plymouth Meeting, PA
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed the horticulture service and design department. Coordinated plant healthcare schedules, diagnosis and implementation of curative actions. Purchased all plant materials. Created marketing and advertising brochures. Successfully promoted value-added services to clients.
Visitor Experience Coordinator
Mt. Cuba Center
Hockessin, DE
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinated busy visitor experience department, tours and reservations, ticketing, events and meetings. Created weekly education and news brochures. Successfully managed 31 staff and docents.
Education and Research Assistant
Mt. Cuba Center
Hockessin, DE
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Assisted Head Trial Garden Manager with plant trials. Collected and recorded plant data. Maintained garden areas, and diagnosed plant health care needs. Assisted in correspondence and educational materials.
Education
Professional Certificate - Greenhouse Lighting Management
Certificate - Horticulture Therapy
Certificate of Merit - Landscape Design
Bachelor of Science - Horticultural Science
Skills
- Greenhouse facilities management
- Scientific instrument operation and management
- Plant collections curator
- Microsoft Office
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructor Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Undergraduate Course Instruction
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Student Engagement
- Academic Writing
- Student Needs Support
- Project Support
- Administrative Support
- Event Organization
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Recruitment
- Laboratory Oversight
- Curriculum Implementation
Certification
- Certified Pesticide Applicator, PA State
- Penn State Master Gardener
- Day to Day Substitute Teacher K-12, DOE State of Pennsylvania
Timeline
Biology Greenhouse Manager - Swarthmore College
09.2017 - Current
Horticultural Services and Design Manager - Bonza Landscapes - Hardscapes
05.2016 - 07.2017
President - Plant Re-Leaf Horticultural Services
01.2016 - Current
Visitor Experience Coordinator - Mt. Cuba Center
03.2014 - 11.2015
Education and Research Assistant - Mt. Cuba Center
03.2013 - 03.2014
Michigan State University - Professional Certificate, Greenhouse Lighting Management
Edinburgh Garden School - Certificate, Horticulture Therapy
Longwood Gardens - Certificate of Merit, Landscape Design
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Horticultural Science