Highlights:Successfully transitioned from academic training in plant science and food safety into a leadership role in landscape management. As a Landscape Marshal at Vermosa Estate, I led multiple landscape improvement projects, supervised nursery operations, and ensured efficient daily groundskeeping. My internship experiences ranging from cacao plantation management and orchard nurseries to tissue culture and post-harvest processing. It provided me with a solid foundation in both technical and practical aspects of sustainable agriculture, which I now apply to real-world property and estate management.

Skills:Gardening, Landscaping Management, Sustainable Farming, Organic Farming

Goal:My career goal is to build a fulfilling profession in sustainable agriculture and landscape management, where I can combine my love for farming, gardening, and the environment. I also aim to integrate community service into my work by creating safe and nurturing outdoor spaces for children. Including those with special need, to explore, learn, and grow. In the long term, I hope to lead projects that promote eco-friendly living and inclusive community development.

Certification:• SARAi Eskwela: Soil Properties & Crop Management (2020) • Efficacy Evaluation of Mycorrhizal Amendments for Ralstonia solanacearum Control (2021) • Department of Agriculture National Summit for Binhi ng Pag-asa (2022) • Training on Organic Vegetable Production – Binhi ng Pag-asa Program (2022)

Honor:• Champion – National BPP Quiz Bee: Agri Tagisan (Bested 7 Regions) • 2nd Place – Binhi ng Pag-Asa Provincial Summit • Certificate of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) with Honors

Landscape Marshal 11/2024 - current
Team Global Facilities Solutions, Inc., Imus, Cavite Philippines
Industry: Property Management
As the Landscape Marshall at Vermosa Estate, I am responsible for supervising and maintaining the overall landscape quality throughout the property. My role involves monitoring daily operations, coordinating with service providers, and ensuring that the estate’s aesthetic and horticultural standards are consistently met.
Responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and quality control of all landscaping works across the Vermosa Estate. This includes daily site inspections, coordination with contractors and service providers, and ensuring all softscape and hardscape elements meet design specifications and horticultural standards. The role requires close monitoring of plant health, irrigation systems, and cleanliness of green and open spaces, while supporting ongoing landscape development and rehabilitation efforts. A keen eye for landscape aesthetics, strong horticultural knowledge, and leadership in field operations are essential to maintaining Vermosa’s well-regarded image as a clean, active, and sustainable estate.--

University of Southern Mindanao 08/2020 - 06/2024
Kabacan, North Cotabato, Philippines
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Horticulture
I graduated from the University of Southern Mindanao with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Horticulture. My studies equipped me with a solid foundation in plant science, sustainable agriculture, and landscaping. Areas that continue to shape my passion and professional growth in the field.

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