Michele Masuen
Experience 1995–present Masuen Consulting Okeechobee, FL
Horticultural Consultant
• Design landscape management programs.
• Consult on plant selection and landscape maintenance problems.
• Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
1997–1999 Vero Beach High School Vero Beach, FL
Agriculture Teacher
• Developed educational materials, tests, etc. for classes in Animal Science, Horticulture, Agriculture Business Management/Sales and AgriScience.
1987–1995 Walsuen Enterprises, Inc. Sacramento, CA
Landscape Contractor
• Designed and installed water-wise landscapes and irrigation systems.
• Gave presentations to private groups and city personnel on landscape management and design.
• Implemented and conducted training courses for new employees .
1985–1987 Humboldt Wildlife Care Center. Humboldt, CA
Environmental Education Specialist
• Developed slide show presentations for elementary schools.
• Created teacher materials to supplement environmental education presentations.
Education 1971–1975 California Polytechnic University Pomona, CA
• B.S. Animal Science.
• Additional coursework in Horticulture and Education.
1983-1987 Humboldt State University Arcata, CA
• Coursework in Environmental Education, Range Management, Wildlife Biology and Botany.
Professional Organizations/Memberships Florida Master Gardener, Agriculture Extension Advisory Board, Native Plant Society, certified Agriculture teacher grades 9-12
Additional Information:
1. Walsuen Enterprises
- Hired and trained personnel for office and field work.
- Specialized in designing water efficient landscapes for residential applications.
- Managed landscape maintenance and residential landscape installation crews; i.e. scheduling, customer relations and on-site evaluations for quality control, etc. Designed and installed a “Water Wise” landscape exhibit for the California State Fair for 1992 and 1993.
- Gave presentations to City of Woodland, CA landscape maintenance employees on plant selection and care, and proper maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Designed a Water-wise demonstration garden for a city park in Woodland, CA. This demonstration garden had five different areas showcasing water-wise plants and different types of low-volume irrigation systems.
- Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License
- Licensed Landscape Contractor
2. Masuen Consulting
- Advise irrigation designer of plant water requirements.
- Design landscape management programs for commercial applications.
- General horticultural consulting.
- Give presentations to garden clubs, and Master Gardener groups.
