Horticulturist Resume
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4454 Pinnickinick Street
Portland, WA 97218
(333)-639-1480
c.soto@emailaddress.com
Job Objective:
Seeking a Horticulturist position in a company where my skills and knowledge can be used and enhanced to the fullest.
Highlights of Qualifications:
Remarkable experience in cultivation, propagation and care of plants in a botanical garden setting
Strong knowledge of the practices and principles of horticulture
Solid understanding of maintaining plants in the aesthetic and cultural style
Familiarity with the establishment and maintenance of natural community based gardens
Thorough knowledge of organic and natural pesticide and fungicide control
Deep knowledge of propagating and pruning operations and horticultural equipment
Ability to research collection acquisitions and their horticultural requirements
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional Experience:
Horticulturist
Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Portland, WA
August 2005 - Present
Responsibilities:
Assisted Curator to develop horticulture program for the Aquarium.
Overseen the daily care and aesthetics of all plant displays including all aspects of plant culture, rotation of plant material, management of animal interaction with plant material, etc.
Established and cultivated relationships with local and regional plant resources.
Acquired and propagated all Aquarium plant material.
Managed off-site nursery facilities.
Trained and supervised horticulture volunteers at the Aquarium and nursery.
Horticulturist
Milwaukee County, Portland, WA
May 2000 – July 2005
Responsibilities:
Prepared soil mixtures.
Labeled, mapped and inventory various plant collections.
Maintained floral arrangements and displays.
Assisted in floral shows.
Maintained all horticultural equipment.
Enforced parks rules and policies and reported any violations to supervisor.
Education:
Associate Degree in Horticulture
Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE