Kelly E.

POSITION: Garden Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance Department

TIME AT MARIANI: 3 Years

DESCRIBE YOUR JOB: At Mariani I get to design high quality seasonal displays and am responsible for specialty garden maintenance services.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB HERE: Garden Specialist

FAVORITE THING ABOUT MY JOB: Designing a variety of displays and having the opportunity to do work with clients who want unique services such as Halloween Displays!

FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AWAY FROM MY JOB: When not working I have a lot of personal gardening I do including my house plants, my patio plants, and a vegetable plot in my community garden. I enjoy reading, going to the beach, and lounging around with my cat.

GREAT THING THAT HAPPENED HERE: Moving from Minnesota to pursue this job I had a hard time getting used to the city life. I was welcomed into an amazing team who offered support and advice throughout my transition. I feel thankful for getting to know my coworkers who I can gladly say have become friends.

FINAL THOUGHT: Never stop looking for your dream job! I never knew I would end up in the landscape industry, but I found myself working a job during college doing weeding, mulching, etc. This led me to design annual displays and find Mariani. I could not be happier working outdoors and surrounded by beautiful landscapes every day.