Dennis Baillargeon
Wine Tasting Host
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Resourceful and values-driven professional with over a decade of entrepreneurial and advisory experience, with a strong focus on customer service and satisfaction. Proven ability to cultivate client relationships, manage complex projects, and analyze systems for long-term value. Currently consulting on crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with a focus on client education and portfolio security.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
DeFi & Crypto Consultant
Green Candle Crypto Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Provide personalized advising services to clients exploring crypto and decentralized finance, with a focus on safety, responsible investment strategies, and protocol education.
- Guide clients through understanding wallets, staking, yield farming, and risks across different DeFi platforms.
Ecological Project Manager & Gardener
Self-Employed Land-Based Entrepreneurship
01.2012 - Current
- Founded and operated a sustainable land-based business managing private clients' ecological gardens and small-scale systems using permaculture principles.
- Responsible for full budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling, and client satisfaction.
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer), and implement long-term design strategies to optimize land value and resilience.
- Manage project timelines and communicate regularly with clients, modeling a high-trust advisory approach.
Permaculture Gardener (Contractor)
Urban EcoGardens
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Maintained multiple permaculture systems under expert guidance, with duties ranging from resource management to system design and hands-on implementation.
- Consulted clients on land improvement plans, budget feasibility, and low-cost sustainable practices.
Permaculture Intern & Garden Project Manager
Lost Valley Educational Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Completed a Permaculture Design Certification and directly managed a large-scale garden implementation project for a residential campus.
- Developed broad systems-thinking skills through involvement in hydrology, swale design, budgeting for materials, and long-term planning.
- Led small teams on-site and helped structure operational workflows for ecological resource management.
Education
B.A. - Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
05.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
- Customer Service
- Financial Education & Client Advising
- Economics & Environmental Systems
- Budgeting & Resource Management
- DeFi & Blockchain Fundamentals
- Portfolio Risk Awareness
- Project Management
- Client Relations & Communication
- Excel
- Google Sheets
- Financial Planning Tools
Certification
Permaculture Design Certification, Lost Valley Educational Center, 2010
Application
Tasting Room Host, Nevada City Winery, Nevada City, CA, 05/29/25
Timeline
DeFi & Crypto Consultant
Green Candle Crypto Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Ecological Project Manager & Gardener
Self-Employed Land-Based Entrepreneurship
01.2012 - Current
Permaculture Gardener (Contractor)
Urban EcoGardens
01.2010 - 01.2011
Permaculture Intern & Garden Project Manager
Lost Valley Educational Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
B.A. - Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
05.2001 - 12.2005
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