Marine Professional
Nicholas Hediger
Flogrown Farm & Nursery
Skills & certifications
About
University of South Florida January 2026
Experience
Flogrown Farm & Nursery
Company
Sep 2025 – Present
Nursery Assistant Parkland, FL ● Provided knowledgeable sales support for fruit trees and plants, advising customers on species selection, climate suitability, soil needs, and long-term care requirements. ● Maintained daily care of nursery stock, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, pest monitoring, and disease prevention to ensure plant health and quality. ● Monitored plant conditions and adjusted care practices based on weather, soil moisture, and species-specific requirements. ● Repres
King Of Wings Taphouse
Company
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
Line Cook Wheat Ridge, CO ● Assisted in preparation of menu items working in a team of 5 to flip orders in a timely manner, especially during busy hours, with a focus on food safety and communication skills. ● Oversaw cleanliness of the kitchen area and took initiative to prepare sauces, cleanse and organize counters and cooking spaces, and prepare meat based items for cooking. ● Trained in extensive knowledge of the current brew list in order to suggest menu items and assist in customer inqui
Self Employed
Company
Apr 2020 – Apr 2024
Dab Olio
Company
Oct 2019 – Apr 2020
Fulfillment Specialist Denver, CO • Packaged and prepared orders for timely delivery to distribution centers to reduce overall delivery time and uphold a commitment to prompt service. • Assisted management team with all necessary tasks to maintain a productive and efficient work environment, including going above and beyond normal work activities. • Increased productivity by 5% through expansion of company hours and dedication to achieving fulfillment goals with a focus on increasing customer
Bloom County Cannabis
Company
Sep 2019 – Oct 2019
Trimming and Harvest Assistant Denver, CO • Assisted in the trimming and preparation of cannabis prior to packaging and shipment. • Learned new grow techniques and assisted in organization and set-up of grow facility. • Worked in a team environment to improve the quality of cannabis produced and increase both overall facility productivity and standard of products. -- 1 of 2 -- Nicholas Hediger 5541 NW 51st Ave Coconut Creek, FL 33073 | (954) 829-4329 | nicholashediger@gmail.com
Bento Kitchen and Cafe
Company
Dec 2018 – Mar 2019
Sushi Line Cook Gainesville, FL • Assembled custom orders for poke bowls, sushi rolls, and other sushi related line items. • Prepared various ingredients in the back of the house including rice, vegetables, and fish. • Completed closing duties inclusive of breaking down the sushi bar, deep cleaning, and prep work to ensure the station would uphold peak conditions and comply with all health requirements.
Jimmy John’s Sandwiches
Company
Aug 2016 – Jan 2018
Delivery Driver Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Collaborated with a 7-person team to maintain quality standards and adhere to health and safety policy. • Increased delivery rate by 5% by utilizing knowledge of roads and quick thinking while on the job. • Raised client return ratio through excellent customer service and use of strong interpersonal skills.
Elite Marine Life
Company
Aug 2015 – Aug 2016
Sales and Service Associate Pompano Beach, FL • Performed necessary daily cleaning and upkeep duties for store and aquatic life tanks. • Serviced aquariums and performed maintenance for both individual and corporate clients. • Consulted with clients on preferred marine life and executed sales for a higher store profit. • Promoted safe treatment of animals through extensive knowledge of aquariums and marine life care.
Fish Peddler
Company
Aug 2013 – Nov 2023
Sales Associate ● Performed sales in fulfilling orders for customers ● expressed knowledge in different species of fish ● Understanding the importance of keeping a clean work space while handling all forms of seafood.
Rising Star Swim Academy
Company
Aug 2012 – Aug 2016
Volunteer Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Fostered children’s knowledge of safe swimming practices and taught the fundamentals of swimming. ADDITIONAL SKILLS • Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Customer Service, Timeliness, Detail-Oriented -- 2 of 2 --
Resume
Nicholas Hediger
5541 NW 51st Ave Coconut Creek, FL 33073 | (954) 829-4329 | nicholashediger@gmail.com
EDUCATION
University of South Florida January 2026
Cybersecurity Boot Camp: CompTIA Security+
Cardinal Gibbons High School May 2016
• GPA: 3.8 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Varsity Captain, Swim Team
WORK EXPERIENCE
Flogrown Farm & Nursery September 2025 - Present
Nursery Assistant Parkland, FL
● Provided knowledgeable sales support for fruit trees and plants, advising customers on species
selection, climate suitability, soil needs, and long-term care requirements.
● Maintained daily care of nursery stock, including watering, fertilizing, pruning, pest monitoring, and
disease prevention to ensure plant health and quality.
● Monitored plant conditions and adjusted care practices based on weather, soil moisture, and
species-specific requirements.
● Represented the nursery at farmers markets, handling setup, merchandising, customer engagement, and
direct sales.
● Educated farmers market customers on fruit tree selection, planting techniques, and ongoing
maintenance, building trust and repeat business.
● Took ownership of sales performance at markets, contributing to increased brand visibility and
consistent revenue generation.
King Of Wings Taphouse June 2024-August 2024
Line Cook Wheat Ridge, CO
● Assisted in preparation of menu items working in a team of 5 to flip orders in a timely manner,
especially during busy hours, with a focus on food safety and communication skills.
● Oversaw cleanliness of the kitchen area and took initiative to prepare sauces, cleanse and organize
counters and cooking spaces, and prepare meat based items for cooking.
● Trained in extensive knowledge of the current brew list in order to suggest menu items and assist in
customer inquiries.
● Maintained sanitation standards and worked to streamline kitchen operations to improve the flow of the
order process from receipt to completion.
Self Employed April 2020 - April 2024
Dab Olio October 2019 – April 2020
Fulfillment Specialist Denver, CO
• Packaged and prepared orders for timely delivery to distribution centers to reduce overall delivery time
and uphold a commitment to prompt service.
• Assisted management team with all necessary tasks to maintain a productive and efficient work
environment, including going above and beyond normal work activities.
• Increased productivity by 5% through expansion of company hours and dedication to achieving
fulfillment goals with a focus on increasing customer satisfaction.
Bloom County Cannabis September 2019 – October 2019
Trimming and Harvest Assistant Denver, CO
• Assisted in the trimming and preparation of cannabis prior to packaging and shipment.
• Learned new grow techniques and assisted in organization and set-up of grow facility.
• Worked in a team environment to improve the quality of cannabis produced and increase both overall
facility productivity and standard of products.
-- 1 of 2 --
Nicholas Hediger
5541 NW 51st Ave Coconut Creek, FL 33073 | (954) 829-4329 | nicholashediger@gmail.com
Bento Kitchen and Cafe December 2018 – March 2019
Sushi Line Cook Gainesville, FL
• Assembled custom orders for poke bowls, sushi rolls, and other sushi related line items.
• Prepared various ingredients in the back of the house including rice, vegetables, and fish.
• Completed closing duties inclusive of breaking down the sushi bar, deep cleaning, and prep work to
ensure the station would uphold peak conditions and comply with all health requirements.
Jimmy John’s Sandwiches August 2016 – January 2018
Delivery Driver Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Collaborated with a 7-person team to maintain quality standards and adhere to health and safety policy.
• Increased delivery rate by 5% by utilizing knowledge of roads and quick thinking while on the job.
• Raised client return ratio through excellent customer service and use of strong interpersonal skills.
Elite Marine Life August 2015 – August 2016
Sales and Service Associate Po