Experience

Sikora Wells Appel

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Designer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

• Landscape Designer

  • Mar 2017 - Jan 2021



Knolltop Nusery llc

• Lead Landscape Design Foreman

  • 2004 - Mar 2017

  Manage the execution of construction projects: planning labor and equipment requirements and materials deliveries to guarantee completion of jobs within deadlines. Manage workforce ensuring safety quality and productivity of work. Adhere to conceptual plan and incorporate client requests for installation of plant material, walkways, fences, arbors and patios to ensure customer satisfaction. Complete grading in accordance with engineer's site plan and install storm-water management system as specified by municipal building codes ensuring proper drainage. Coordinate and communicate effectively with sub-contractors, utilities, and municipalities to ensure timely completion of project. Operate and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment, including dump trucks, trailers, skid steer loader, compact utility loader for safety and efficiency.Primary Responsibilities:● Organize crews every morning and ensure all are properly equipped● Set goals for team members and adhere to project schedule● Manage flow of materials to multiple projects● Maintain, operate and transport equipment● Collaborate and support subcontractors● Respond to client needs and concerns during construction and after● Maintain records regarding billing, purchasing and payroll



Borders

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory Processing Team Member

  • 2002 - 2004

  Initially hired as customer service and sales team member. Trained in inventory management, Point of Sale interface, cafe and food service and special ordering. Implemented new company designed Inventory Processing Team and assisted management to tailor the program to store specifics. Led team in inventory management and special order processing. Supported retail associates as needed.Primary Responsibilities:● Ensure all inventory is moved to the sales floor quickly● Organize inventory to be returned and arrange shipping● Support customer service team● Process and track special orders and respond to customer inquiries● Maintain a safe working environment in the stockroom● Fill-in in both retail sales and cafe sales when necessary



McNaughton's Nursery

• Sales Associate

  • 2001 - 2002

  Assisted customers with selecting plants, trees and shrubs to address specific needs. Maintained live plant inventory and aquatic gardens.Primary Responsibilities:● Customer service● Maintain storeroom and forklifts● Operate propane filling station and ensure safety at the site● Water plant material and ensure stock is healthy ● Construct in-store and outdoor displays● Inventory management and control Assisted customers with selecting plants, trees and shrubs to address specific needs. Maintained live plant inventory and aquatic gardens.Primary Responsibilities:● Customer service● Maintain storeroom and forklifts● Operate propane filling station and ensure safety at the site● Water plant material and ensure stock is healthy ● Construct in-store and outdoor displays● Inventory management and control



Soccer Locker/Soccer Post International

• IT Director

  • 1998 - 2001

  Collaborated with buyer to properly allocate product to six corporate stores and provided recommendations to twenty franchise locations. Traveled to new franchise locations to install Point of Sale (POS) systems and train owners and employees. Wrote manual for utilization and basic maintenance of POS system.Primary Responsibilities:● Manage POS software and associated hardware for corporate locations● Design and implement company-wide training program● Draft manual for POS system operation and inventory control● Support both corporate and franchise stores● Correspond with vendors and corporate buyer to ensure on time deliveries to all stores● Travel to new franchise locations to ensure adherence to UFOC● Train new staff and new franchisees on POS system● Manage local stores as needed● Manage tournament vending operations, transport and cash reciepts● General office support duties and travel arrangements