Yvette Garcia-Montesino
Miami
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Division of Plant Industry, excelling in regulatory compliance and plant inspection. Proven ability in GIS mapping and data collection, coupled with strong problem-solving skills. Successfully ensured pest control and certification, enhancing operational efficiency and safeguarding Florida's agricultural integrity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nematode/Plant Inspector
Division of Plant Industry
Miami
10.2024 - Current
- Protection, certification and regulation of cultivated flora including ornamentals and fruit trees in the state of Florida.
- Plant export and import management.
- Issuing of Phytosanitary Certificates for shipment of plants interstate and internationally.
- Weekly inspections of nurseries and plant movement out and into the state of Florida to minimize the spread of invading species, pests, diseases and pathogens.
- Sampling of pathogenic plants, pests found in and out of nurseries for diagnostic.
- Soil sampling for nematode certifications.
- Inspections conducted to ensure that nurseries, stock dealers and plant brokers are properly registered and plant material being sold meets requirements for the Florida Viability Law.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance for pest and disease control, maintain annual inventory for nurseries and billing of annual renewal fees.
- Scheduling sampling appointments and collecting due fees.
- Use GIS and Survey 123 for mapping and billing.
- Conduct proper sample collection, handling, labeling, packaging, and shipment.
- Keep nursery files both digitally/physically.
- Update Nematode Certifications for all nurseries exporting plant/root materials.
Agricultural Technician II
Division of Plant Industry
Miami
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Follow all established safety guidelines and any additional precautions and practices set forth by management.
- Responsible for courteous and professional communication with the public.
- Submit timely and accurate reports of all work performed, including inputting daily trapping records into e-Trap or recommended database, and maintained all Fruit Fly Detection records as required by program standards, and all other reports as necessary including but not limited to vehicle reports.
- Responsible for performing all activities associated with the fruit fly detection program and performing these activities properly, timely, and responsibly.
- Identify plant species, collect specimens, and send them to entomology.
Emergency Medical Technician
Aveanna Healthcare
WPB
03.2016 - 10.2019
- Bathe, feed, and change diapers on infants/toddlers.
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding (PO & Tube).
- Obtain Measurements: weight, height, abdominal girth, head circumference.
- Able to demonstrate basic medical procedures that may be required during transportation route such as suctioning, vitals and trach replacement.
- Maintaining required paperwork in an organized, legible fashion.
Supervised Visitation Specialist
CFCE
Miami Gardens
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Scheduling, transporting, supervising, monitoring, and documenting visits.
- Structure a safe and enriching environment for the family members to connect.
- Complete visitation reports and document case notes in the agencies database.
- Participate in case conferences and court appearances upon request.
- Document visits in FSFN database.
- Coordinate with Case Managers and Parents for scheduling visits.
Administrative Assistant
Sunbeam Television
North Bay Village
08.2012 - 10.2015
- Managing everyday operations and needs of VP.
- Prepare purchase requisitions and expense reports.
- Coordinate and schedule special events, travel arrangements, and reservations.
- Handle all incoming and outgoing emails, phone calls, and postal mail.
- Maintain all personal and business accounts.
- Scan, execute, create, and prepare lease agreements for tenants.
Program Manager
Center For Family And Child Enrichment
Miami
01.2004 - 07.2008
- Facilitated regular meetings to communicate progress and address challenges.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Developed engaging youth programs promoting social skills and teamwork.
- Established rules for behavior among participants; enforced disciplinary action when necessary.
- Monitored daily operations of youth programs including scheduling staff members, ensuring adequate supplies were available, and maintaining a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Natural Resources
SNHU
Online12.2024
Environmental Science Technician College Credit Certificate - Environmental Science
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL12.2022
Hazardous Materials Specialist College Credit Certificate - Environmental Science
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach Gardens, FL12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Florida Medical Training Institute
Doral, FL12.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Geographical information systems (GIS)
- Data collection
- GPS
- Quality control assessment
- Clerical support
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Soil sampling
- Regulatory compliance
- GIS mapping
- Plant inspection
- Quality assurance
- Data entry
- Phytosanitary certification
- PPE use
- Organization
- Conflict resolution
- Dependable and responsible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Google drive
Timeline
Nematode/Plant Inspector
Division of Plant Industry
10.2024 - Current
Agricultural Technician II
Division of Plant Industry
11.2023 - 07.2024
Emergency Medical Technician
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2016 - 10.2019
Supervised Visitation Specialist
CFCE
10.2015 - 03.2016
Administrative Assistant
Sunbeam Television
08.2012 - 10.2015
Program Manager
Center For Family And Child Enrichment
01.2004 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Natural Resources
SNHU
Environmental Science Technician College Credit Certificate - Environmental Science
Palm Beach State College
Hazardous Materials Specialist College Credit Certificate - Environmental Science
Palm Beach State College
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Florida Medical Training Institute