I first trained in horticulture under the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association's (FNGLA) Aprenticeship program at Excelsa Gardens Nursery in Loxahatchee, Fl, a 30-acre tropical plant nursery. Developing experience in sales, production, and inventory management, I went on to lead the delivery department with top customers including theme parks and botanical gardens throuought the state of Florida.
I then went on to work at Palm Beach State College as Horticulture Specialist overseeing a nursery/greenhouse operation and maintenence of 3 acres of demonstrative gardens for Environmental Horticulture Program. I oversaw the creation of a new Permaculture Food Forest on campus and revitalised the program through improving facilities and organizing public plant sales. I remains connected to PBSC as an Adjunct Instructor of Environmental Horticulture, currently teaching ORH2511, Introduction to Plants of South Florida Ecosystems.
In 2025 I decided to take my experience further and began independent work under the name Crispy Cultivations LLC, paying homage to an old college nickname, 'Crispy'.
Current certifications include;
FCHP (FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional)
FFLCP (Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certified Professional from UF/IFAS)