Large Format Print design / Plant Pathologist
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Owner at Scapes Alive! (Sole Proprietorship)
- Research Support Scientist / Graphic Designer at USDA
- Past
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- Horticulturist at Walt Disney World
- Education
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- University of Maryland College Park
- Connections
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2
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- Industry
- Graphic Design
- Websites
Cristina Paul’s Summary
I have been creating computer graphics for over 12 years and am the Large Format Print manager (HP5000/HP2500) for my laboratory at USDA producing over 100 posters a year that travel to scientific meetings world wide. I have recieved multiple awards for graphic design for posters developed for our 100th anniversary, as well as productions for our public field days. I also act as a graphics consultant for multiple other laboratories. I am responsible for the design and maintenance of all of the labs websites.
I hold a BS and MS in Horticultural research from UMD and have been a research support scientist with the Citrus Quarantine Unit for 16 years.
Outside of USDA I am the web master for the South County Concert Association, the Lothian Ruritans, and the Maryland Greenhouse Growers Association. I have designed and or tweaked the logos for these groups as well as for the Classic Winnebagos club. In my spare time I design and make pieces of stained glass in the copper foil method which are mostly donated to charity event auctions, some have sold for over $800. I also design and install home landscapes for friends and businesses in my area.
I would like to use my scientific background to do more web design and presentation graphics as well as training in large format print graphics.
Cristina Paul’s Specialties:
On the Computer end - Large format print design, printer operation, web graphics, digital photography, computer graphics, computer software and hardware installation, graphic design, html, javascript.
On the Science end - Viral and bacterial extraction from plant material, graft and insect vectoring of plant pathogens, ELISA, DAS-I-ELISA, gel electrophoresis, integrated pest management, certified pesticide applicator, certified state nutrient manager.
Cristina Paul’s Experience
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Owner
Scapes Alive! (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Ranching industry)
January 1995 — Present (13 years 10 months)
Integrated pest manager - Scouting of greenhouses, nurseries, and landscapes for plant pests and pathogens. Consultant for treatment of infected areas etc. Landscape design and installation
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Research Support Scientist / Graphic Designer
USDA
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Farming industry)
February 1991 — Present (17 years 9 months)
Research support scientist in the Citrus Quarantine Unit - Pathogen inoculation and extraction, laboratory and greenhouse manager.
As Graphic Designer for the entire Fruit Lab - design and maintain all the labs websites, design and print all large format presentations (over 100 per year), computer graphic design, Power Point design, photographic editor. -
Horticulturist
Walt Disney World
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Entertainment industry)
December 1988 — June 1989 (7 months)
Horticultural Intern at "The Land" Pavillion EPCOT Center - hydroponic plant research, display maintenance, guided interpretational tours for tourists.
Cristina Paul’s Education
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University of Maryland College Park
BS/MS, Research Horticulture / English, 1985 — 1993
- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Alpha Xi - horticulture honor fraternity
Horticulture Club
Additional Information
Cristina Paul’s Websites:
Cristina Paul’s Interests:
large format print design, computer graphics, digital photography, stained glass, RV camping, horseback riding
Cristina Paul’s Groups:
Sigma Xi - President DC Chapter
Lothian Ruritan
Maryland Greenhouse Growers Association - board member/web master
Mayland Nursery and Landscape Association - guest board member
Pi Alpha Xi - horticulture honor fraternity
South County Concert Association - web master
Cristina Paul’s Honors:
Sigma Xi - Full member
"outstanding" performance reviews 2000-2004
Graphic design award - USDA 100th anniversary
Cristina Paul’s Contact Settings
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