laura klavitter

interpretive horticulturalist

About

When it comes to horticulture, growing food, and sharing with others, I feel most at home. I operate with a collaborative approach but am also self motivated and willing to work independently.

Country

united states

City

davenport

Industry

recreational facilities and services

Skill

public speaking, community outreach, fundraising, volunteer management, event planning, customer service, nonprofits, microsoft office, powerpoint, sports, program development

Experience

educator

gifft hill school usvi

2011-1 - 2011-6 · 6 mos

Gardener and educator for the E.A.R.T.H. (Education and Resiliency Through Horticulture) program.

horticulturalist

seaworld parks & entertainment

2010-5 - 2010-8 · 4 mos

As a summer intern, I helped maintain and design Discovery Cove's diverse plantings and landscapes.

interpretive horticulturalist

city of davenport

2012-5 - Present · 14 yrs 5 mos

Establish relationships between plants and people through community outreach, public displays, events, courses, and interpretive materials.

Education

iowa state university

horticulture

2008-1 - 2011-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Performed research on viability of orchid seed germination rates in the presence of coconut water as an added nutrient. Gathered data, developed a written analysis, and defended results for forcing Tulips and Daffodils in a high tunnel. Developed residential and private company landscape designs Activities and Societies: Research projectsLandscape DesignPi Alpha Xai Horticultural Honors Fraternity