Experience

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  Sloat Garden Center

  • Retail
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Assistant Store Manager; Buyer

    • Jun 2016 - Present

  • Buyer

    • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

    Evaluated and managed stock and merchandizing plan of assigned section, determining and maintaining appropriate levels of inventory; Identified and selected appropriate product based on comparative analysis, customer demand, seasonal and promotional guidelines;Serviced and fulfilled Special Orders and individual product requests; Ensured timely receipt and fulfillment of purchase orders by vendors and properly priced and tagged incoming product;Conducted accurate inventory adjustments of unsalable materials.

  • Nursery Person

    • Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

    Provided exceptional customer service to Bay Area gardeners with expert advice and product knowledge; Facilitated product receiving, inventory, and stocking; Performed vegetative care and irrigation duties; Operated POS system to accurately check-out customers and provide appropriate add-on sales.

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  Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center

  • Resident Supervisor

    • Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

    Provided direct supervision, custody, and control of residents, while maintaining order and safety; Participated in development, implementation, and management of resident behavior and discipline; Provided crisis management through verbal de-escalation, or physical intervention or restraint; Main...

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  Driver Gardens, LLC.

  • Staunton, VA

  • Retail Lead Associate & Maintenance Lead

    • May 2012 - Dec 2013
    • Staunton, VA

    Maintained retail store facilities, infrastructure and equipment; Managed and collaborated with full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff; Effectively determined and communicated store policy; Supported retail sales, merchandising, and customer service; Designed and implemented promotional and POP...

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  Driver Brothers, Inc.

  • Staunton, VA

  • Maintenance Technician, Other

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
    • Staunton, VA

    Conducted and directed infrastructure and equipment maintenance (including plumbing, electrical, vehicle, boiler/environmental); Facilitated product and material handling; Supported wholesale sales; Conducted payroll as needed; Performed vegetative care and growing duties as necessary.

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  Dish Network

  • Verona, VA

  • Field Service Specialist

    • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Verona, VA

    Fulfilled excellent customer service and training; Conducted troubleshooting of installed systems; Ensured long-term customer satisfaction with quality installation and repair of satellite dishes and related equipment.