IN PROGRESS
ARBORICULTURE CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATE
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 09/2024—NOW

Uses knowledge of basic tree biology, identification of 200+ deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, and industry standards to practice selecting, installing, pruning, and caring for trees during hands-on labs.

Completed Tree Care, Evergreen Tree/Shrub ID, Deciduous Tree/Shrub ID, and Intro to LandscapeDesign courses. Enrolled in Flowering Tree/Shrub ID and Arborist Climbing courses.

• Pruning volunteer at Rock Creek campus Learning Garden Orchard

• Placed 7th out of 32 teams in Arboriculture Skills at the 2025 National Collegiate Landscape Competition

EDIBLE GARDEN CONSULTANT
SELF-EMPLOYED, 2024—NOW

Performs site visits of PNW residential gardens to discuss selection, placement, and maintenance of vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and fruiting shrubs and trees. Additional services include propagation, installation, and ongoing digital support.

GARDENING WRITER & PRODUCT TESTER
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS, 06/2024—NOW

Interviews horticultural professionals and conducts thorough product research to write comprehensive articles that recommend vetted products to an audience of 12M monthly readers on BHG.com.

ASSISTANT GARDENER
HARMONIZED GARDEN CARE, 04/2025—NOW

Supports Head Gardener with fine gardening maintenance at PNW residential gardens in varying weather conditions. Tasks include pruning, planting, weeding, and mulching.

GARDENER
RHYTHM SEED FARM, 05/2024—12/2024

Tended to edible and ornamental crops sown from locally adapted seeds, both independently and in collaboration with team members, in varying weather conditions.

• Performed weekly garden maintenance such as in-ground and raised bed perpetration, seeding, planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, watering, and harvesting

• Maintained a clean and safe working environment at all times

• Upheld organic gardening methods to rejuvenate biodiversity, improve soil health and structure, and assist in smart water management

• Assisted with community events, including volunteer work parties, garden tours, and cook-outsusing freshly grown produce

SEASONAL CASHIER & NURSERY WORKER
PORTLAND NURSERY, 01/2023—05/2023

Stocked, watered, and cleaned displays of vegetables, perennials, annuals, herbs, and grasses in varying weather conditions and assisted customers shopping for plants and garden supplies.

• Student member, ISA and Pacific Northwest Chapter

• Editorial Board committee member, Pacific Northwest Chapter

• Social Media Manager, Landscape Technology Department, Portland Community College

• Secretary, Landscape Technology Club, Portland Community College

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