Scott Blair

Experience

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  COSI - Center of Science and Industry

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Box Office Team Lead

  Key-holder position which is responsible for handling the day to day operations of the box office staff while also maintaining all of the needs of the box office, which includes, but is not limited to: opening/closing operations, keeping the safe count accurate and change in ready supply, and stocking all other needed materials. Also responsible for handling any questions/concerns/situations requiring supervisory assistance.

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  Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Horticulturist

  Responsible for maintaining the gardens at the Columbus Commons which consists of 12 garden plots totaling 24,000 square feet of planted space. This involved the organization and overseeing of volunteers and staff, planting and removal of seasonal color, the care (watering, fertilizing, and pruning) of all plants, care and maintenance of all tools, keeping records in accordance with Franklin Park's maintenance contract, and interaction with the public. Many of the garden plots at the Columbus Commons are planted over an underground parking garage and therefore act as intensive roof-top gardens. Other duties included design support for the Lead Designer as well as horticultural support for Franklin Park Conservatory's on-site horticulture staff. Duties also included the acquisition of plants, equipment, and fertilizers needed for assigned areas, which involved estimation, budgeting, record keeping, and vendor communication. Show less

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  PetPeople

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Retail Sales Associate

  Responsible for interacting with the public in a positive way while providing beneficial information promoting healthy lifestyles for both pet owners and their pets, answering phone calls, fast and accurate money handling, general upkeep of the retail store, and the stocking and setting of products. Being a locally owned and operated business, customer relationships were vital to success. This involved healthy interactions coupled with high levels of product knowledge and the desire to find solutions. Show less

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  16-Bit Bar + Arcade

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Barback + Stock Manager

  Responsible for handling all product based prepping, stocking, and management for a high-volume bar only establishment. Maintains the cleanliness of storage and prep areas while also helping with general upkeep of the front of house. Interacts with the public in a friendly and helpful manner while also handling confrontational situations. Responsible for payment and intake of the weekly shipment by multiple vendors. Subject to constant movement and heavy lifting (up to 160lbs).

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  Big Leaf Design

  Jul 2015 - now

  Designer

  Big Leaf Design is the small scale design company I started in order to offer my services as a designer/consultant/horticulturist. As a Horticulturist I install, care for, and maintain plantings. As a Designer I push projects forward as well as generate presentation graphics utilizing SketchUp and AutoCAD. Notable projects that I had the pleasure of working on include the preliminary design work for the Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, Schneider Park Soccer Field project for the City of Bexley, and preliminary design work for the patio of Gemut Biergarten Show less

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  Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Park Technician

  Working as an environmental steward, I am part of a team that focuses on restoration and conservation of natural habitats with the goal of providing educational and recreational programs to build a connection between the public and the natural world. Through the use of hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery I work to improve the quality of the public's interface with the park.

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  Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

  Horticulturist

  Working within the Botaincal Gardens Team, my primary job function is to care for the produce grown within the Scotts Miracle Grow Community Garden Campus (CGC). This involves actively participating in, as well as supervising others through the tasks of planting, maintaining, and harvesting all produce grown within the approximately 2 acres of tillable land. Working with the Horticulture Technician within the CGC, I also help to maintian ornamental beds to a world-class standard.

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  Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc.

  Jun 2019 - now

  Horticulturist

  Working within the Horticulture Department, I care for several natural areas including some of the oldest sections of the Botanical Gardens. Within this role I must care for current plantings while also maximizing wildlife value and planning for long term canopy replacement. This involves keeping organized records, the use of some heavy equipment, as well as the oversight of Horticulturist Assistants and volunteers.