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Timothy Snyder

Timothy Snyder

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Seasonal Assistant Horticulturist, Chanticleer Garden

  • Education

    • Longwood Gardens - Professional Gardener Program

      2010 - 2011
      Certificate of Completion 25 courses incl.: horticulture, landscape design, plant & soil sciences, supporting & professional

      Activities and Societies: Led operation/safety training to students & interns for Zero-Turn mower, string trimmer, tractor and tiller.  Recieved the Lucie Ann Moon Hayward Award – “Dedicated to the student whose work best exemplifies the overall standards of gardening excellence to which Longwood Gardens aspires”.  Accelerated 2 year program Internship rotations in 11 areas including indoor and outdoor display, curatorial, integrated pest management, grounds maintenance, and metal shop. Designed, constructed and maintained an exhibition space within Longwood Gardens’ public display over one growing season.… Show more  Recieved the Lucie Ann Moon Hayward Award – “Dedicated to the student whose work best exemplifies the overall standards of gardening excellence to which Longwood Gardens aspires”.  Accelerated 2 year program Internship rotations in 11 areas including indoor and outdoor display, curatorial, integrated pest management, grounds maintenance, and metal shop. Designed, constructed and maintained an exhibition space within Longwood Gardens’ public display over one growing season. October 2011- Study abroad in South Africa. Experienced diversity of plant life in both natural and cultivated settings, visited nurseries, rooibos and olive farms and production plants. Show less

    • W.B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences

      1992 - 1996
      Diploma general + horticulture

      Activities and Societies: Participated in Philadelphia Flower Show exhibit install and contributed brochure illustrations for the display. Vocational / technical High School focused on horticulture and agriculture.

  • Experience

    • Shearon Environmental

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1996
      Maintenance Crew Member

      Maintained large corporate centers, housing developments and universities by using commercial mowers and other power equipment.

    • Mr. Hiroshi Makita, Japanese Gardener

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Gardeners Assistant

      Apprenticed in design principles of Japanese gardens. Constructed bridges, rock features, dry stream beds and dry ponds, pathways, patios, custom fences and other woodworking projects.

    • Herbert T. Munn - General Contractor

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Contractors Assistant

      Demolition and construction; framing, decking and sheathing, windows and doors, vinyl siding, insulation, basic electrical work, drywall installation and finishing, trim and painting.

    • Mr. Hiroshi Makita, Japanese Gardener

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      Gardeners Assistant

      Apprenticed in design principles of Japanese gardens. Constructed bridges, rock features, dry stream beds and dry ponds, pathways, patios, custom fences and other woodworking projects.

    • Self Employed

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Gardener / Craftsman

      During the growing season: maintained, designed and built landscapes; hardscaping, masonry, stone work, grading, planting.Off-season included rough/finish carpentry, drywall, painting, minor electrical and plumbing.

    • C.F. Holloway III & Company

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Contractors Assistant

      Assisted in quality control for new construction of large estates including Philadelphia Magazine’s 2007 “Design Home". Cleaned and organized jobsites daily, led backhoe operators in installing downspout drainage systems and building retaining walls.

    • Fine Garden Creations

      May 2008 - Jan 2009
      Supervisor / Gardener

      Led small crew in care of private estates, public and commercial landscapes; installation and maintenance of landscapes, hardscapes, ponds, and containers. Built a waterfall with pond and also a pond-less waterfall.

    • Longwood Gardens

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
      Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener Program - Graduate

      Hands-on work experience alternated with (50/50) a rigorous academic curriculum . See details under education.Lucie Ann Moon Hayward Award - “Dedicated to the student whose work best exemplifies the overall standards of gardening excellence to which Longwood Gardens aspires.”

    • Meadowbrook Farm

      Feb 2012 - Feb 2012
      Short-term Project Assistant

      Assisted in constructing 2012 PHS Flower Show exhibit. Worked primarily on carpentry projects.

    • Chanticleer Garden

      Mar 2012 - now
      Seasonal Assistant Horticulturist

      Primarily assist with a variety of horticultural responsibilities around the garden which include: design/layout, planting, pruning, weeding, stone setting, flower arranging, watering & general maintenance tasks. I also work alongside the interns teaching them a variety of horticultural techniques & design insights. Other responsibilities include weekly applications of bio-stimulants to establishing plantings and stressed trees/plants. Occasionally assisting in other projects involving carpentry and metalworking. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Pesticide Technician

      Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of Agriculture

    • CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid -ASHI

    • PHS Certified Tree Tender

      Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
      Feb 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Timothy Snyder
      Lucie Ann Moon Hayward Award Longwood Gardens Dec 2011 “Dedicated to the student whose work best exemplifies the overall standards of gardening excellence to which Longwood Gardens aspires.”