Aaron deSa
Covington,GA
Summary
Professional horticulture expert with strong background in plant care, cultivation, and maintenance. Proven ability to work effectively in team settings and adapt to dynamic environments, ensuring optimal plant health and growth. Skilled in soil management, pest control, and irrigation systems. Known for reliability and results-driven approach to achieving high standards in nursery operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Worker
Angela’s Nursery
08.2025 - Current
- Cultivates and maintains a diverse range of plants, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and seedlings, through consistent watering, fertilizing, and pruning
Farmer
Crystal Organic Farm
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Cultivated diverse crops using organic farming practices to enhance soil health and yield quality.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies, improving soil fertility and pest management effectiveness.
- Demonstrated a strong work ethic and physical stamina
Keyholder
The Vitamin Shoppe
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Acted as the lead on the sales floor to supervise the team and manage store operations when the Store Manager and Assistant Manager are not available.
- Responsible for creating and organizing an outstanding shopping environment for our customer, providing excellent customer service and driving customer loyalty.
- Demonstrated an aptitude for managerial duties including executing inventory operations, sales goals, and opening and closing the store.
Visitor Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
The National Shrine of Divine Mercy
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Acted as the initial point of contact for inquiries
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a warm and welcoming demeanor
- Supported managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication
- Ensured that all administrative assistant duties were completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner
Project Manager
Marian House of Studies
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Demonstrated an ability to both collaborate on common projects and to drive a project independently
- Displayed excellent time management skills and the ability to improvise, multi-task, and prioritize work
- Demonstrated attention to detail and problem solving skills
Compliance Officer
Abimics, LLC
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted with the creation of a compliance regulations manual for a nutritional supplement start-up company
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, Google Drive and Dropbox
Teacher, Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas School
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Instructor of Computer computational skills for elementary students Grades preschool to Grade 7
- Organized after-school club events.
- Lead field trips in wildlife training and safari exploration
- Assistant Coach for soccer, field hockey and swimming
Instructor
Renaissance Child Place
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Instructor of Lego EV3 and Lego WeDo Robotics, Scratch programming, movie making and video animation
STEM exCEL
Stem Enrichment Instructor
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Taught elementary school students on different STEM-related courses such as Robotics (Lego EV3), Introduction to Computer Science and Coding and Introduction to Game Design
Instructor
Renaissance Child Place
05.2016 - 08.2016
Private Tutor
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Tutored middle school algebra, history, grammar and composition
Assistant Transaction Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Century 21 New Millennium McLean
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Processed real estate transactions in the VA/MD/DC area
- Entered and updated rentals, listings, contracts and settlements into numerous databases and spreadsheets for tracking purposes
- Ordered services such as sign installations/removals, pest inspections, and home warranties
- Instructed agents on how to utilize online transaction management software
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education
Managerial Economics Major, Data Analysis Minor
George Mason University
The Heights School
06-2013
Skills
- Horticultural techniques
- Effective crop cultivation strategies
- Customer sales
- Project coordination
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursery Worker
Angela’s Nursery
08.2025 - Current
Farmer
Crystal Organic Farm
07.2024 - 08.2025
Keyholder
The Vitamin Shoppe
10.2022 - 10.2023
Visitor Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
The National Shrine of Divine Mercy
04.2021 - 08.2022
Project Manager
Marian House of Studies
08.2020 - 08.2022
Compliance Officer
Abimics, LLC
11.2018 - 05.2019
Teacher, Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas School
05.2018 - 10.2018
Instructor
Renaissance Child Place
05.2017 - 08.2017
STEM exCEL
Stem Enrichment Instructor
01.2017 - 05.2017
Instructor
Renaissance Child Place
05.2016 - 08.2016
Private Tutor
09.2015 - 12.2015
Assistant Transaction Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Century 21 New Millennium McLean
05.2015 - 09.2015
Managerial Economics Major, Data Analysis Minor
George Mason University
The Heights School