Sarah McCormick
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Highly motivated recent magna cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health and Conservation. Passionate about native plants and conserving natural resources. Excels in selecting environment-specific plants to promote sustainability. Strong in plant maintenance and cultivation, customer assistance, and sharing horticulture knowledge. Known for attention to detail and exceptional problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horticultural Fellow
Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted greenhouse manager in native plant propagation, native seed collection, and seed sowing.
- Assembled and maintained greenhouses and other structures to assist with business operations.
- Managed online native plant sale inventory and fulfilled online orders from the public.
- Performed website maintenance including updating product descriptions and imagery.
- Answered questions and provided information regarding plants and care to help customers make informed decisions.
- Aided manager in organizing plant sales, open houses and educational programs to promote nursery and provide educational opportunities for community.
- Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
- Became familiar with common native plants used in landscaping and native rain gardens.
- Performed regular maintenance duties of premises including weed whacking, weed pulling, mulching, and invasive species removal.
- Assisted in building preserve trails and plant storage areas using power drills and hand tools.
- Regularly weeded and maintained native gardens within the ecosystem preserve.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Grounds Assistant, Snow Shoveler
Calvin University
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted grounds workers in maintenance work of Calvin University's campus.
- Duties included raking and blowing leaves, weed control, snow shoveling and icing, planting flower bulbs, lawn maintenance.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Seasonal State Park Worker at Holly Recreation Area
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Regularly performed maintenance around state park grounds including weed whacking, trash and litter cleanup, painting structures, and trail maintenance.
- Drove 4x4 Gator vehicles.
- Worked both independently and with a team.
- Completed daily tasks assigned by supervisors.
- Took phone calls, made reservations for campers, and handled cash and credit point-of-sale transactions.
- Janitorial duties included cleaning cabins and outdoor bathrooms.
- Maintained good knowledge of park amenities and rules to enthusiastically market facility and services.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Conservation; Ecology
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2024
Au Sable Institute
Mancelona, MI05.2022
Skills
- Sales experience
- Seed planting
- Facility Maintenance
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Landscaping
- Order Filling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Building and Structures Repair
- Time Management and task prioritization
- Planting and Cultivation
- Invasive species control
Additional - Volunteering
Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens, 10/2022, Controlled invasive species, weeded and groomed native garden beds, increased site biodiversity
Certification
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate, Calvin University, May 2024
Hobbies
- Vegetable gardening, tennis, crocheting
Additional Information
- Dual enrolled in high school
- Eldest sibling of five
- Volunteering: stewardship workdays at Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens, childcare at local church
Timeline
Horticultural Fellow
Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens
02.2024 - Current
Grounds Assistant, Snow Shoveler
Calvin University
10.2023 - 02.2024
Seasonal State Park Worker at Holly Recreation Area
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
04.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health And Conservation; Ecology
Calvin University
Au Sable Institute
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