Ellen Rogers Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Analyze daily forecast reports to procure an average of $9,000,000 per year of live plant material for 6 branches in the Atlanta area
• Learn custom JDA – Blue Yonder purchasing software while providing feedback to assist in developing the product to best suit our unique purchasing needs
• Purchase specific booked material from select vendors as identified by national and regional nursery buyers to satisfy allotted bookings
• Maximize product margins by purchasing material below average cost and finding low-cost opportunities
• Enhance economical freight rates from vendors by minimizing freight rates per unit by increasing order volume and decreasing order frequency
• Coordinate with branch managers with special projects, including but not limited to early orders, product promotions and Portfolio product line orders

• Design and fabricate quilled paper inventory, including paper succulents, flowers, ornaments, and wall art
• Develop low cost and efficient shipping methods by packing each ornament neatly with recycled materials
• Market each item accurately with consistent photography and descriptions while updating social media
• Implement advertising and marketing promotions while utilizing data for future advertising budget

Seneca, SC

• Executed inventory control and improved methods of tracking inventory by rationalizing SKUs and accounting for waste properly to attain company financial goals
• Collaborated on implementation and maintenance of “Zone 7 Plant Perks” customer reward program by signing up 500 customers within the first 6 months and utilizing Quickbooks POS and MailChimp to send out monthly email.
• Reduced turnover by implementing training program tailored for the nursery and retail store to interview, hire and train up to 7 qualified seasonal and full-time nursery personnel
• Developed improved preventative maintenance record keeping strategy of standardized documents and logbooks for all company equipment to assist overall company financial and safety goals
• Drove nursery sales by giving 10+ original and informative seminars a year for up to 35 retail customers at a time of selected topics including annuals, perennials, soils, and specialty garden types
• Advised customers on a variety of horticultural questions including identifying plant samples, pests and disease samples and their remedy, fertilizer recommendations, container planting designs and basic landscape.

• Compile statistics of all 17-20 events
• Input field event data for seven field events
• Print reports for Sports Information Director
• Create meet programs for officials
• Maintain a professional work environment
• Develop excellent listening skills

• Assist a variety of student athletes with studies
• Mentor three students twice a week
• Direct students to supplementary resources
• Provide academic skills guidance
• Develop creative teaching methods
• Set goals and deadlines