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Fearless Career Change

• Invited to lecture 60 community college students on the
topic of native plant maintenance for the horticulture
department at Hillsdale Community College in Fremont,
California.
• Expert in native plants and plant biology. Able to identify
over 300 varieties of native plants and succulents of the
coastal region of the western United States.
•Trained and supervised a crew of 17 employees.

Anderson’s Nursery, Los Gatos, CA 1989–1993
Outdoor Products Manager (1991–1993)
• Sold approximately $450 worth of merchandise daily to
up to 120 customers per week.
• Hired, trained, and managed 11 employees.
•Wrote a 28-page new employee orientation booklet.
• Recommended soil treatments, gardening methods, and
gardening tools to customers.

Outdoor Gardening Associate 1989–1991
• Served up to 30 customers daily.
• Counseled customer on proper plant selection and gar-
den care.
• Operated a cash register and credit card processor.
•Won Employee of the Month awards in January 1990 and
September 1993.

Education
Currently enrolled in graduate studies in environmental plan-
ning, California State University at Burlingame
BS in biology, with honors, Yale University, New Haven,
Connecticut

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