Sarah-Lynn Brown

Experience

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  BioForest Technologies Inc

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2010

  Forest Health Technician - Varying Contracts

  Short contracts and seasonal work including: Laboratory Technician (Foliage Mill) Assist in measuring the success of Jack Pine Budworm management throughout northwestern and northeastern Ontario by examining branch samples for Jack Pine Budworm and other insect pests. Field Assistant Traveled throughout Northern Ontario (Dryden, Kenora, Atikokan) recording Spruce and Jack Pine Budworm research data from various remote forest plots. Searching for Gypsy Moth egg masses in pre-existing urban plots in the Hamilton area and recording any data. Laboratory Technician- (MNR contract) 10/2008- 02/2009Washing branches to remove and identify Jack Pine and Spruce Budworm larvae from samples. This involves mixing and soaking branches in hazardous chemicals and rinsing them thoroughly while abiding by rigorous safety measures Show less

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  Shady Lane Expert Tree Care Inc.

  May 2010 - Nov 2012

  Plant Health Care Technician

  • Tree, insect, disease and hazard identification• Consulting with clients regarding the health of their trees and plants and recommending appropriate actions, this also involves problem resolution and sales.• Monitoring select properties to effectively manage the health of their plants and providing treatments when necessary• Mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer and compost tea as needed and recommended, following Ontario's pesticide application laws.• Grounds person for tree pruning and removal crews, includes fine pruning, use of chipper and chainsaw.• Designed an educational information flyer for homeowners about Emerald Ash Borer.• Working safely and independently throughout the GTA Show less

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  Sarah's Home Made Dog Treats!

  Jun 2013 - May 2017

  Owner & Operator

  I make and sell all natural, healthy dog treats with no preservatives or artificial ingredients. I also have a small line up of home made toys and accessories using both new and up-cycled fabrics. I do supply new pet products as well that meet my high standards for safety and quality. As owner and operator, I manage the following aspects of my home based business:• Finances• Marketing, including website and social media upkeep, document design• Baking and ingredient selection• Design and creation of fabric toys and accessories• Packaging and packaging design• Quality Control• Customer care & relation development• Outreach to potential clients and vendors• Attendance at community events with a sales booth and information• Involvement with local SPCA for numerous fundraising incentives• Business relations with suppliers of high quality new pet products Show less

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  Treescape Certified Arborist

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2014

  Plant Health Care Technician

  • Conducting Ash tree inventories for residents and multi-property organizations.• Consulting with clients regarding the health of their trees and options available to them.• Mixing and applying deep root fertilizer as recommended. • Use of the ArborGold client management software on PC and tablet.

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  Fleming College

  Sept 2014 - now

  Plant Health Care Instructor, Frost Campus• Co-teaching the Plant Health Care lab sessions twice a week and auditing the course. Marking assignments in a fair and unbiased manner and posting those grades as well as class wide communications to D2L. • Teaching students about various aspects of the Plant Health Care industry using PowerPoint and real life examples from my previous experiences. • Coaching and overseeing practical lab sessions both indoors and outdoors, ensuring the safe and proper use of equipment. • Identifying students who are having difficulty and helping them grasp concepts and formulate effective questions to further their understanding. Show less • Lead field trip groups and coach students regarding tree i.d., pruning techniques, tree biology, operations and maintenance of tools and equipment, and tree measurement techniques.• Ensure faculty have all equipment needed and organized for field trips and labs, including Bus bookings and Forestry fall camp• Organized the annual Fleming Tree Climbing Competition, including arranging for vendors, volunteers and industry professionals to be on site as well as prize donors from the community, and advertizing both on and off campus including industry publications.• Leaf and twig collections for student study samples, Inventory, stock and monitor first aid kits.• Tend to the Bio-Commons, an area where students can borrow and learn about field equipment and study a variety of field samples• Arrange for vehicle and equipment maintenance, repairs and certifications.• Created Safety manual and Inventory Database for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry.• Purchasing for programs including use of VISA, Requisitions and P.O.s, Sole Source and Capital items. Show less *Open, Close and manage the Biocommons, serving as the contact point for student workers campus wide who are present on the weekends.*Set up study stations depending on current curriculum needs of all programs, keeping specimens in good condition and labeled properly. *Provide customer service to students- answering questions about study materials, computers, and equipment used for projects.* Ensuring students follow health and safety practices when working with chemicals and have an understanding of how to use equipment that is loaned to them.*Clean and maintain equipment in the Biocomons so that it is always ready for use. * Manage student fines and discrepancies* Preparing materials for up coming lab sessions* Administering the Biocommons Web page, keeping information current and making access to study aids easier for students Show less

  • Instructor

    Sept 2015 - now

  • Technician for Urban Forestry, Arboriculture and Forestry Programs

    Feb 2013 - now

  • Bio-Diverstiy Commons Technician (Part-Time)

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
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  Johnston's Greenhouse

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Tree and Shrub Consultant and Sales (Seasonal)

  • Cared for, maintained and monitored trees and shrubs, providing treatments, advice and adjustments as necessary for continued health and beauty of plants on the sales floor. Quarantine infested plants as required. • Provided a high level of customer service, helping residential and landscaping customers and to choose the right woody plant for their locations as well as diagnosing insect, disease and other plant health issues and offering solutions. • Educated customers in proper planting, pruning and watering techniques for their new and existing plants.• Provide input into which plants to order from growers in anticipation of what clients are looking for and sourcing specially requested plants. Determining which plants should be returned to growers, quarantined, destroyed or nursed back to health. • Loading and unloading skids of all types of plants, organizing and rearranging the sales floor to increase aesthetics and draw attention to specific plants. Show less