Coordinate and implement training programs to enhance garden center practices across UT, ID, MT, CO, WY, NE, NM, and West TX. This includes developing training materials, operating procedures, and best practices, and presenting them at market, regional, and national levels. I conduct meetings, conference calls, and training seminars, and regularly communicate with regional managers, plant buyers, national growers and suppliers, store management, and field teams. Additionally, I analyze… Show more Coordinate and implement training programs to enhance garden center practices across UT, ID, MT, CO, WY, NE, NM, and West TX. This includes developing training materials, operating procedures, and best practices, and presenting them at market, regional, and national levels. I conduct meetings, conference calls, and training seminars, and regularly communicate with regional managers, plant buyers, national growers and suppliers, store management, and field teams. Additionally, I analyze performance metrics and review them with teams and operators to ensure continuous improvement. Show less

Trained and developed field management teams in UT, ID, and MT to service individual garden centers, ensuring proper plant care and display in a retail environment. Designed training programs, ensured adherence to labor and expense budgets, and monitored productivity and performance to maintain high standards.

Accountable for sales, plant care and merchandising, assisting in purchasing decisions, and maintaining inventory.

Created and implemented plant displays to promote sales and growth. Hired, trained, and supervised a seasonal team to display and care for plants in garden centers of a large national retailer. Frequently met with the customer's management team to discuss product needs, accomplish sales goals, and develop professional relationships with key operators, leading to increased sales.

Gained hands-on experience in seeding, propagating, pulling orders for customers, and preparing plant material for delivery, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.