Valerie Boujard
London,Greater London
Summary
Dedicated botanical horticulturist with extensive knowledge in plant cultivation and environmental impact awareness. Strong passion for outdoor work. Proficient in using horticultural tools and machinery. Skilled in conducting stock checks and maintaining detailed records. Committed to fostering empathy towards living things and advancing botanical research. Aspires to contribute to sustainable horticultural practices and enhance biodiversity through innovative solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Arboretum Supervisor
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
London Richmond
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for a wide collection of temperate woody plants and perennials.
- Manage projects and participate in daily horticultural operations ensuring high horticulture standards.
- Coach and support team, organise team ressources.
- Conduct plants records. Collect datas such as rainfall and temperatures.
- Run health and safety assessments.
- Provide learning material, demonstrations, and practical training for staff and students.
- Supervise a team of 45 volunteers.
Botanical Horticulturist
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
London, Richmond
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed the Mediterranean Garden at Kew.
- Maintained the plant collection, extending and developing the existing display.
- Scheduled daily, weekly and seasonal gardening tasks to organise workload.
- Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
- Inspected plants regularly and notified supervisor of any signs pests or diseases.
- Delivered adequate water and care to maintain health of mediterranean plants.
Garden Designer and Gardener
VERDE GARDENS
LONDON
01.2012 - 11.2019
- Designed innovative planting schemes for diverse clientele.
- Partnered with landscapers to ensure accurate execution of designs.
- Transformed outdoor spaces by creating bespoke garden designs.
- Honed skills in horticulture, enhancing knowledge of plant varieties and care requirements.
- Ensured project completion on time by managing schedules efficiently.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their preferences and needs.
- Achieved client satisfaction with tailored garden layouts.
Education
Degree in Garden Design and Plant Knowledge - Horticulture
Capel Manor College
London 01.2012 - 06.2015
Skills
- Horticultural knowledge
- Advanced botany training
- Environmental impact awareness
- Plant care instruction
- Empathy towards living things
- Physiological processes understanding
- Botanical research interest
- Botanical terminology
- Horticultural machinery operation
- Passion for outdoor work
- Native plants cultivation
- Habitat maintenance
- Record-keeping
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
Accomplishments
Author of the book 'Growing Shrubs'
Timeline
Arboretum Supervisor
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
10.2022 - Current
Botanical Horticulturist
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
11.2019 - 10.2022
Garden Designer and Gardener
VERDE GARDENS
01.2012 - 11.2019
Degree in Garden Design and Plant Knowledge - Horticulture
Capel Manor College
01.2012 - 06.2015
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