Michael Argue Email and Phone Number

1. Operates a single unit postal facility providing limited window services, mail distribution, and dispatches. Opens andcloses the facility according to established procedures.2. Adheres to approved programs and operates within established postal rules, laws and regulations. Resolves problemsthat may occur during operations and escalates issues to Administrative Post Office (APO) when appropriate.3. Ensures that proper safeguards are instituted for the welfare of customers and the protection of the mails.4. Maintains files and records and submits reports as required. Knowledge of BMU acceptance.5. Answers questions, provides guidance, and has regular contact with Postal customers. Provides direction for limited ruraland/or highway contract route delivery service to local customers.6. Exercises protective care of accountable paper, monies, product inventory, schedules, and office supplies in accordanceto Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) guidelines.7. May provide for limited city, rural and/or highway contract route delivery service to local customers.8. Exercises a normal regard for the safety of self and others.9. May supervise one or more employees.I was trained in the appropriate acceptance of Bulk Mailings including PS form numbers 25, 3609, 3541-1, 8125, 3083, 3602N, 3602NZ, 3602-R, 3526. I was then directed in the distribution of the these mailings, in the appropriate shipping methods and labeling as required by zip codes and plant processing. I then typed up a SOP for anyone that would need direction in the acceptance of these different mailings.

A desire to interact with clients and providing premium services, in maintaining your landscape.In my past experience in years of design, I have applied those skills into creative landscape designing.Using color, plant location and bloom time for an overall great curb appeal.I have studied the requirements in growing, the care and the maintenance of 100's of variety's of perennial plants.I have the skills and the ability to provide the following services: removing and/or replacing landscaping plants, mulching, soil improvement, pruning plants, shrubs, and ornamental trees - with proper horticultural practices. I am a detail oriented, energetic, hard-working individual, with multi-tasking skills, problem solving and strong organizational skills.I provide a 'over and above' customer service experience.

As a Lawn Care and a Tree & Shrub Specialist, I provided service to the customer in a timely manner. Inspecting lawns, trees & shrubs for pests and diseases. Providing information to customers with any problem area's observed. Explaining all options to control the problem and the possible future prevention of, and treated as needed. Communicating with the customer with any problem area's. Educating the customer on the problems, the prevention of, if possible and explaining all options to control the problem.

GROWERDirected a family-owned business which entailed daily contact and communication with the business’ 12 brokers via 21 growers.Created an online ordering system that resulted in substantial cost savings for the business.Produced horticultural specialty perennials under environmentally controlled conditions, such as: PH levels in flooding tanks, ventilation, heating, cooling. Evaluated market conditions, managed purchasing function, and established types and quantities of plants for propagation and production.Coached staff regarding care-taking techniques to achieve productivity and production quality.Overseen IPM management and pesticide application's as needed. For River Street Flowerland: Oversaw the perennial product on the retail floor and landscape design assistance, directed merchandising of all new product, and managed the fulfillment of all customer sales.I assisted customers with selections of plants for their outdoor living space/landscape design. Directed and assisted set-up of weekly retail displays to promote peak product sales. Purchasing, propagation and production of perennials, to produce a quality product for the upscale retail market. Directed up to 11 other grower's/staff as needed to maintain the greenhouses quality. I maintained all bi-weekly inventory records of current stock, for future ordering, quantity's ordered and price per plug to remain in it's respective retail price point. ( This was a plan I developed based on our monthly needs in peak season) Further which I documented the company's I purchased them from to review the plants quality for future ordering. The whole process made inventory into the next growing season more efficient.

Customer service through sales, phone, internet and wire orders. Floral design, ordering, stocking, processing fresh floral. Designed and built floor, seasonal and holiday displays. Operated TELEAFLORA and 1-800-FLOWERS software in process customers order throughout the World. Directed joint businesses operation throughout the day, register close out and deposit.

DESIGNERCustomer service through " walk-in " sales, phone, internet and wire orders. Designed and assembled large floral arrangements for various customer/business settings.Specialized in the design and assembly of silk floral arrangements used for individual guest orders, as well as banquets and special events. Also designed and built retail floor, seasonal and holiday displays.Worked with floral designers with 109 years of combined experience in the industry.Gained extensive experience concerning plant propagation and growing habits in a controlled environment.Assisted in the ordering of fresh and silk floral supplies.Skilled in the use of FTD’s online marketplace & Teleflora’s online wire service.

Prepared, seasoned, and cooked soups, gravies, sauces, casseroles, vegetables and desserts. Baked and broiled, meats, roasts, and steamed fish. Trainer and skilled operator in use of steam kettles, broiler, grill, fryer, steamer, convection ovens, floor mixer, meat slicer and the pizza oven. Maintained proper use of equipment, safety procedures and sanitation,. Accountable for product quality, portion control, food handling and temperature. Skilled in nutritional dietary restrictions, allergies and tube feedings.Other positions worked, cashier, vending, catering, tray line, stock room, dish room, special diets and prepared daily requisition forms.