amy beresh

Met with clients to create custom landscape designs. Managed multiple installations of the designs. Created estimates and billing statements. Assisted owners with their landscape designs and installations. Created seasonal outdoor displays for customers. Assisted interior plant maintenance program for businesses and private residences. Educated customers about horticulture.

Motivated sales associates to achieve their sales goals. Encouraged training to improve sales and communication. Lead meetings to communicate company sales and operations.

Recruited, interviewed and hired new associates. Planned and executed staff schedules, while maintaining payroll efficiency. Lead new associate training. Developed staff through training, coaching and counseling associates, and writing annual performance appraisals. Managed and motivated staff to utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and to achieve sales goals. Directed the workflow of the back room operations including stockroom organization, supply needs, shipping/receiving and scheduling for maximum productivity. Ensured the store was consistently clean and visuals exceeded established standards. Performed opening and closing procedures including planning daily agenda and ensuring completion of tasks and projects.

Executed visual presentation according to store merchandising updates. Tracked sales daily, forecasted sales and payroll needs and reported to District Manager. Motivated sales associates to exceed Last Year and Planned sales figures and goals. Interviewed and hired new associates. Accomplished daily tasks of opening and closing the store. Provided and exceptional client service.

Minored in Landscape Architecture. Additional Studies Program: 3 months at EPCOT Center in Walt Disney World, focus on Landscape Maintenance and our Environment. Received Award for Presentation on Environment 1996 while at WDW.