Brooke Abbott Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth

Responsible for all purchasing needs for both locations. Worked closely with the sales team to meet clients needs and facilitate direct ships to job sites. Worked with growers all across the country to find plants. I worked quickly to find plants and materials that were high quality and good price to stay competitive in the DFW market.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Commercial and residential landscape maintenance and design.Managed two crews.Oversaw day to day agenda.Worked closely with clients to choose the right plants and hardscaping to meet their specific needs. Sourced all plants, materials and equipment.www.bloomerstexas.com

Denton, Tx

-Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the store’s operation, including inventory management, customer service, merchandising and promotional activities, maintenance and upkeep, deposits, and store safety and security.-Managed and supervised up to 30 employees in a sales oriented retail environment, with responsibility for scheduling and training personnel.-Responsible for hiring, training and discipline of all personnel in store.-Designed and facilitated weekly clinics to educate customers on a variety of topics.-Provided knowledgeable customer service, which helped contribute to sales and repeat business. -Designed and arranged products throughout the store to maximize sales and profits.-Handled sales and inventory tracking through a web based POS system.-Also worked at Flower Mound, Stonegate, and Lewisville locations

Flower Mound, Tx

-Assisted both in the field and in the lab on various experiments.-Worked in the lab collecting data, propagating tissue cultures, and contributed to the upkeep of the research.-Harvested crops in the fields for various research products and collected data on them.-Assisted on corporate and government funded research, including NASA and alternate energy projects.

Bs, Horticulture

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega (a service fraternity), Horticulture Club

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