Experiences
Independent Consultant/Contractor
Conducts onsite evaluations and consultations. Creation of designs (Sketch mapping, 3D rendering.) Leads and manages site preparations, installations and ongoing maintenance. Provides efficient and consistent ongoing support and development of green space. Historical base of residential contracts (maintained 10 Winnipeg based contracts for a succession of 5 years) 65 custom designs to date. Field experience in Manitoba, Alberta, The Netherlands, and Florida
Horticulture Manager - International Peace Garden
Lead operations of a 5 acre perennial space, combined with an acre pond. Developed and lead a team of 6 seasonal employees, with the inclusion of 2 horticulture assistants. Assisted with onboarding and safety training of all maintenance crew and horticulture crew. Managed live inventory Designed new beds and managed existing garden beds. Liaised with educational facilities and their student interns. Development of Aboriculture plan, with implementation of Phase 1 of III protocols
Retail Manager - City Park Runners
In conjunction with operation of Compatible Placements; Custom athletic shoe and apparel fittings. Lead 5k, 10k run clinic with basic coaching for beginner and intermediate plans Day to day operations involved social media maintenance, inventory management, product purchasing and merchandising. Fostered customer and staff connections in a community setting.
Education
International Society of Aboriculture
ISA Certified Arborist 2020 ISA Member Manitoba Aborist Certification awarded in 2017
Master Gardener
Assiniboine Community College, Manitoba, Canada
Business & Leadership Development
Administrative Skills for Professionals (2003) Polar Bear Express – Microsoft Office (ongoing development and upgrading since 2002) Small Business Seminars (2007, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2020) Business Communications, Red River College, Winnipeg, MB 2009 Business Management Red River College, Winnipeg, MB 2009 Human Resource Management, Red River College, Winnipeg, MB 2009
Sociology/Psychology
Stratford Career Institute Diploma (2008) Cultural Awareness (Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 2013) A.S.I.S.T – Suicide Prevention Training 2014 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training 2013
Metal Fabrication/Welding
Student CWB ticket via Winnipeg Industrial Skills May 2010 Shop experience; CWB carbon steel & stainless steel, flat and horizontal 2010/2011
2010 - Current
2018-2019
2014-2017
2017-current
2016
ongoing
ongoing
2010
Hometown(s)
Brandon & Winnipeg, Canada
Favourite Tree
Magnolia & Oak
MOST PRECIOUS TOOL(S)
Felco Hand Pruners & Coffee Mug
SPECIAL TREATS
Pizza, Tacos & Cappuccino’s
DOWNTIME DELIGHTS
Trail Running & Riding, Exploring
DREAM #1
Design & build a public healing garden
DREAM #2
A cosy loving’ home, in a natural serene space.
Experiences
2010 - Current
Independent Consultant/Contractor
Conducts onsite evaluations and consultations. Creation of designs (Sketch mapping, 3D rendering.) Leads and manages site preparations, installations and ongoing maintenance. Provides efficient and consistent ongoing support and development of green space. Historical base of residential contracts (maintained 10 Winnipeg based contracts for a succession of 5 years) 65 custom designs to date. Field experience in Manitoba, Alberta, The Netherlands, and Florida
2018-2019
Horticulture Manager - International Peace Garden
Lead operations of a 5 acre perennial space, combined with an acre pond. Developed and lead a team of 6 seasonal employees, with the inclusion of 2 horticulture assistants. Assisted with onboarding and safety training of all maintenance crew and horticulture crew. Managed live inventory Designed new beds and managed existing garden beds. Liaised with educational facilities and their student interns. Development of Aboriculture plan, with implementation of Phase 1 of III protocols
2014-2017
Retail Manager - City Park Runners
In conjunction with operation of Compatible Placements; Custom athletic shoe and apparel fittings. Lead 5k, 10k run clinic with basic coaching for beginner and intermediate plans Day to day operations involved social media maintenance, inventory management, product purchasing and merchandising. Fostered customer and staff connections in a community setting.
Education
2017-current
International Society of Aboriculture
ISA Certified Arborist 2020 ISA Member Manitoba Aborist Certification awarded in 2017
2016
Master Gardener
Assiniboine Community College, Manitoba, Canada
ongoing
Business & Leadership Development
Administrative Skills for Professionals (2003) Polar Bear Express – Microsoft Office (ongoing development and upgrading since 2002) Small Business Seminars (2007, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2020) Business Communications, Red River College, Winnipeg, MB 2009 Business Management Red River College, Winnipeg, MB 2009 Human Resource Management, Red River College, Winnipeg, MB 2009
ongoing
Sociology/Psychology
Stratford Career Institute Diploma (2008) Cultural Awareness (Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 2013) A.S.I.S.T – Suicide Prevention Training 2014 Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training 2013
2010
Metal Fabrication/Welding
Student CWB ticket via Winnipeg Industrial Skills May 2010 Shop experience; CWB carbon steel & stainless steel, flat and horizontal 2010/2011
Hometown(s)
Brandon & Winnipeg, Canada
Favourite Tree
Magnolia & Oak
MOST PRECIOUS TOOL(S)
Felco Hand Pruners & Coffee Mug
SPECIAL TREATS
Pizza, Tacos & Cappuccino’s
DOWNTIME DELIGHTS
Trail Running & Riding, Exploring
DREAM #1
Design & build a public healing garden
DREAM #2
A cosy loving’ home, in a natural serene space.