Amanda Andrade
Houston,TX
Summary
Qualified Horticulture Manager with strong background in managing both field and office operations and enhancing administrative efficiency. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve productivity through effective leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in team coordination and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager/ Controller
Waypoint Landscape Inc
Spring, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Streamlined administrative processes, enhancing communication and collaboration among team members.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval and project tracking efficiency.
- Implemented office policies and procedures, fostering a productive work environment and compliance standards.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Island Operations Manager
Pulama Lana'i
Lanai City, HI
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Daily management of multiple teams to ensure the operation of current projects and daily tasks are being completed efficiently and effectively. Holding weekly safety meetings and observing that procedures are being followed. Working with director to create and adhere to our annual budget. Creating weekly schedules to align with current projects.
- Inventory management, biosecurity management, employee hiring, training, disciplinary actions and payroll.
General Manager
RCW Nurseries
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Daily nursery operations management of staff, vendors, inventory and projects. Customer service and relations. In home consultations regarding problem fixing of landscape and drainage issues. 3D rendition landscape designs created on a CAD program according to customers requests. Project management and material acquisition.
Nursery Manager
Garden Expo Wholesale Nursery
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Daily nursery management of staff, vendors, inventory and projects.
General Manager
From Rocks to Roses
Tomball, TX
07.2008 - 05.2016
- Daily nursery management of staff, vendors, inventory and projects. Customer service and relations. In home consultations regarding problem fixing of landscape and drainage issues. Landscape designs created according to customers requests and knowledge of horticulture. Project management and material acquisition.
Education
Business Management -
Lonestar College
Tomball, TX, USSkills
- Team Building
- Procurement
- Inventory Control
- Problem Resolution
- Safety Management
- Logistics
- Construction Estimating
- Leadership
- Budget Management
- Operations Management
- Office management
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll and budgeting
- Account reconciliation
- Relationship building
- Staff management
- Operations management
- Human resources
- Documentation and control
- Financial reporting
- Financial tracking
- Expense reporting
- Financial accounting
- Business administration
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- TABC Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Office Manager/ Controller
Waypoint Landscape Inc
08.2022 - Current
Island Operations Manager
Pulama Lana'i
11.2020 - 06.2022
General Manager
RCW Nurseries
01.2018 - 07.2020
Nursery Manager
Garden Expo Wholesale Nursery
08.2016 - 12.2017
General Manager
From Rocks to Roses
07.2008 - 05.2016
Business Management -
Lonestar College