Nematode/Plant Inspector at Division of Plant Industry (2024-10 – Present)
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 at Division of Plant Industry (2023-11 – 2024-07)
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 at Aveanna Healthcare (2016-03 – 2019-10)
- 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 at CFCE (2015-10 – 2016-03)
- 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 at Sunbeam Television (2012-08 – 2015-10)
- 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 at Center For Family And Child Enrichment (2004-01 – 2008-07)
- 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.
