Interior PlantscapingHoliday Decorating

Managed the total day-by-day store level operationsSteadily drove and sustained annual sales revenues of $1+ MillionSustained or exceeded established sales goals consistently for 4 yearsCreated and maintained operational budgetsDevised departmental strategic planning and created sales tracking programs. Maximized profitability marginsMaintained a yearly average labor budget of 14% with 20+ peak season employees including 2 assistant managersInterviewed, hired, mentored and evaluated performance of hourly associates.Managed all merchandise purchasing including nursery stock, annuals, perennials and giftware. Managed and expanded the growing operations of specialty hanging baskets, annuals and perennials Coordinated inventory control, receiving, merchandising and store maintenance.Lowered inventory levels by implementing the Just In Time purchases philosophyMaintained a strong working relationships with all vendors Maximized customer loyalty program – increasing membership from 1,500 to 8,000Co-developed marketing programs including e-Newsletter and print advertising. Ensured excellence in customer service and resolved all situations at the store level.Remained one of the top 5 sales associates during peak season sales tracking, consistently for 4 years. Coordinated educational seminars thru Community Education & In-house programs

Member Benefit Processing – Pension, Annuity, Health and WelfareBenefit Management with Revenues of $11M Member Services and Labor Relations

All Sales, Registers & Safe Reconciliation, Accounts payable & Sales AuditingProduct Receiver, Office Specialist, Framing Department AuditingLead Sales – Excellence in Customer Service & Project AssistanceFloral, Seasonal & Book Departments purchasing and merchandizing.

Small Business OwnerWholesale and Retail SalesPlant Propagation/Eco-Friendly Practices & ProceduresWater Plants, Koi, Perennials, Herbs, AnnualsSpecialty Garden Designs

Office Management, Customer Relations, Inside SalesAccounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll Project Estimates and Administrative AssistanceBuilding Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving, PurchasingProduction Maintenance and Scheduling