16 Berkeley Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 430-4545 Phone/Fax
Leadership Experience & Accomplishments
1996 Leadership Loudoun 1996 - Goal-oriented skills1996 Loudoun Valleys Horticulture Association - Secretary
1996 Published in Virginia Gardening Guide - Writing skills
1995 Lectures to Master Gardeners & Garden Clubs - Oral skills
1995 Chairman of LCA Winter Workshop - Organizational skills
1994 Certified Arborist - Education & Credibility
1994 Appointed Member: Loudoun Ag Advisory Committee
1994 Published in LCA trade magazine: GROUNDWORK
1993 Instructed Master Gardener Workshops on IPM - Education
1991 Founded HORTSERVICES business-Motivational skills
1989 Instructor - Advanced Training for Flight Attendants
1989 Outstanding Flight Attendant, PAN AM - Leadership/Mgt skills
1988 Outstanding Flight Attendant, PAN AM - Leadership/Mgt skills
1987 Inflight Purser, PAN AM - Management/ Leadership skills
1979 Flight Attendant - PAN AM- Based London, New York, Wash,DC
1975 Head Drum Major, Spring High School Marching Band, Spring,TX
The accomplishments listed above indicate the pattern of a goal-oriented individual who is a proven self-starter with sufficient motivation to carry out objectives and work well with people.
EDUCATION:
B.A. German, Baylor University, Waco, TX. 1975-1979. LiberalArts.A.A.S. Ornamental Horticulture, NVCC, Loudoun Campus. 1984-1988.
Additional Educational Training in the areas of professional selling, leadership, employee training, personnel management, and communication skills complete the educational profile.
CAREER HISTORY:
Founder and owner of HORTSERVICES, the first IPM business based in Loudoun County. This premiere tree and shrub care service, based on landscape troubleshooting and customer service, is becoming well-recognized locally. As a Certified Arborist and IPM Practitioner, credibility and professionalism are top priorities in achieving success and repeat business. I have carved a niche in the Green Industry that has ensured me little competition. 1991-present.
Flight Attendant/Inflight Purser/Trainer-Instructor, PAN AM. 1979-1991. Based in London, New York, and Washington, DC, this position provided the following experiences:
 Crew Management | Communication |
| Training | Troubleshooting |
| Customer Service | Accountability |
| Protocol | Food Service/ Presentation |
PERSONAL: DOB July 9, 1957.
Raised in Texas, my Southern background and exposure to travel in an airline family has produced an individual comfortable with world cultures and thinking. I have resided in Countryside since 1983 and we regularly attend church in Ashburn. My other interests include: gardening, hiking, dancing, people, travel, music, writing, and my sons.MOTIVATION:
I am currently involved in the formation of a Loudoun Valley Horticulture Association designed to improve networking, marketing, and promotion of nursery, landscape, and tree care companies. Our collective effort and communication will enhance our effectiveness and visibility in the community.
My reasons for going into this kind of business besides a great enjoyment in gardening are to raise awareness about safer alternatives for landscape pest management and to raise the level of professionalism and communication within the landscape industry. I am a member of the LCA (Landscape Contractor's Association in MD-VA-DC and ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
In an effort to influence both professional and layman circles about modern pest management methods, I have lectured to various groups including Master Gardeners and various garden clubs in Virginia. I have also written for a state gardening magazine and will be featured in both the summer and fall issues (1996) in the Virginia Gardening Guide on IPM related topics.
Bonnie is known as THE BUG LADY.
"Bugs are fascinating. Not all of them are bad. In fact, most bugs are good bugs. That is why we should learn more about the good ones and how they can keep many landscape pests in balance. Children are an excellent audience for influencing this perception."
"I love this stuff!I love bugs!
I love plants!
We need them both!"
AND REMEMBER... IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL THE BUG LADY STINGS!
So, what does this have to do with being THE BUG LADY?
I LOVE WHAT I DO!
GUIDING PHILOSOPHIES:
So who is Bonnie anyway?| Do it today. | Motivated. |
| Be positive. | Optimistic. |
| Make a difference. | Self-starter. |
| Never give up. | Responsible. |
| Variety is the spice of life. | Professional. |
| Help others be their best. | Sophisticated. |
| Not afraid to do what it takes. | |
| View problems as challenges. | Energetic. |
| Fun! | People-savvy. |
REFERENCES AVAILABLE.
when your plants need help. She knows her plants as well as her bugs.
Remember, IT’S NOT OVER… UNTIL THE BUG LADY STINGS!