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Supervision – Managed fifteen employees and oversaw warehouse operations for over $9 million in sales for 2010.Inventory – Accountable for accurate counts of over 1000 different items and their corresponding tags. Shipping – Coordinated out bound loads that averaged over 60 LTL shipments and over 175 UPS packages a day. Receiving – Allocated over 3000 in-bound pallets in three months.

Marketing Support – Built brand integrity for Endless Summer® and Easy Elegance® brands. Ensured current, potential, and in-house customers were aware of all brand attributes through websites, press releases and marketing materials. Sales – Had a consecutive sell out of 98% or higher four seasons in a row, with a record of over $5 million in sales in 2008.Managing – Oversaw a seven person team that consisted of customer service representatives, dispatch, routing and will-call personal. Managed over 10 drivers and their deliveries on a daily basis. Event Coordinator – Facilitated Bailey Nurseries yearly expo for over 700 attendees and met its one day goal of over 1 million in sales for 2008. Coordinated display materials and assisted in set up for several national trade shows. Organized and developed marketing materials for brand meetings.Hiring – Conducted interviews to identify candidates’ strengths and weaknesses to place them in the best position within the department.Sales Development – Built relationships with over 35 national and international accounts. Assuring customers’ needs through on-time delivery of marketing materials and plants. Training – Increased the productivity of new and returning employees with the development of a detailed training manual. Communications – Acted as liaison to internal and external customers by relaying information from outside public relations and marketing agencies. Assured brand awareness to all parties involved.

Communications – Maintained daily contact with current and potential customers via phone, email and fax.Sales – Informed customers of product availability and best selling items. Problem solved questions regarding orders, deliveries and invoicing. Data Entry – Entered customers’ orders into Bailey Nurseries computer system daily. Assured accuracy and follow up with every order.

Bachelor Science, Science In Agricultural Industries Sales & Management

Activities and Societies: Student Forum Senator, Student Activities Member & Chairperson, Dairy Club Member & Vice President

Associate In Applied Science, Horticulture

Activities and Societies: Student Forum Senator, Student Activities Member & Chairperson, Dairy Club Member & Vice President, Horticulture.