Passionate recovery worker transitioning into horticulture, seeking to build technical skills, plant knowledge, and sustainable land stewardship through Pacific Horticulture College's Landscape Horticulture Certificate program.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Maintenance
Family Friends House
Victoria, BC
07.2026 - Current
Enhanced property appearance by removing weeds and evenly distributing mulch to improve overall landscape presentation.
Communicated effectively with clients to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure satisfaction with garden maintenance services.
Youth Recovery Worker
Threshold Housing Society
Victoria, BC
06.2023 - Current
Provided support in crisis intervention and conflict resolution for at-risk youth in first-stage recovery.
Assisted clients in identifying their individual recovery goals and building personalized habits and daily routines.
Monitored youth's progress closely, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to support their success.
Facilitated recovery groups using a harm reduction, trauma-informed framework; informed youth of safe use practices.
Guided youth in accessing outdoor spaces and nurturing plant growth through hands-on activities.
Barista
Wildfire Bakery
Victoria, BC
01.2023 - 06.2023
Skillfully prepared a variety of specialty coffees and food items, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Assisted in inventory maintenance, tracking and assembling orders.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
Facilitated customer inquiries by providing detailed information on various types of bread and baked goods.
Education
Mental Health And Addictions Program - Social Work
Camosun College
Victoria
06-2023
Skills
Detail-oriented and organized work ethic
Consistent and focused approach to tasks
Quality service delivery
Collaborative teamwork skills
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Utilizing natural environments to create therapeutic spaces
Basic proficiency in identifying plants
Garden bed maintenance and preparation
Native species cultivation
Plant health maintenance
Basic knowing of medicinal plants
Certification
Serving-it-Right
WHIMIS
Standard and Emergency First-aid
ASSIST
Naloxone training
Non-violent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Garden Maintenance
Family Friends House
07.2026 - Current
Youth Recovery Worker
Threshold Housing Society
06.2023 - Current
Barista
Wildfire Bakery
01.2023 - 06.2023
Mental Health And Addictions Program - Social Work