Steven Cruz
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Facility Associate
NYC Parks & Recreation
Staten Island, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Performed general upkeep on facility grounds, including landscaping, and snow removal.
- Contributed to natural area conservation by removing invasive species and promoting plant health in the nursery
- Supported operations by efficiently transplanting plants into larger pots to stimulate growth
- Implemented measures to safeguard plants in hoop houses, such as applying plastic for temperature control and providing shade against sun exposure
Grower Internship
Glover Perennials
Cutchogue, NY
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with the installation and maintenance of automated irrigation systems for efficient water use in large-scale agricultural operations.
- Maintained accurate records of crop production activities such as seed types, fertilizer applications, irrigation schedules and weather conditions.
- Supervised and monitored the growth process of crops, including soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, and harvesting
- Retrieved plants and flowers at customers' requests.
- Oversaw four different hoop houses during the length of my internship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY12-2023
Skills
- Grounds Maintenance
- Organization and Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Facility Associate
NYC Parks & Recreation
09.2023 - Current
Grower Internship
Glover Perennials
04.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Plant Science
SUNY Cobleskill