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Amber Melendez

Self Employed
Bronx,NY
7
years of professional experience

Skilled Retail Manager with a focus on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs, and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Expertise in resource management, communication, marketing, and fostering an encouraging work environment.

Work History

Retail Manager

2 Years 8 Months
Plant Corner NYC | 01.2024 - Current
  • Managed store operations, ensuring efficient opening and closing procedures, effective cash management, and adherence to safety compliance.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to communicate goals, tackle challenges, and promote a collaborative team culture.
  • Reviewed sales data to uncover trends, enabling development of targeted marketing initiatives and promotions.

Workshop Coordinator

1 Year 6 Months
Plant Corner NYC | 03.2025 - Current
  • Coordinate logistics for workshops, ensuring timely setup and resource availability.
  • Develop workshop schedules, accommodating diverse client needs and preferences.
  • Conduct various educational workshops on indoor landscaping techniques.

Freelance Consultant/Horticulturist

3 Years 8 Months
Self Employed | 01.2023 - Current
  • Consulted on optimal houseplant care and maintenance to improve environmental compatibility.
  • Perform comprehensive maintenance and pest management services to enhance the health of indoor houseplants.

Senior Horticulturist

1 Year 11 Months
Plant Corner NYC | 01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Delivered expert consultation to clients, ensuring alignment with aesthetic and functional requirements.
  • Conducted regular plant inspections to identify pests, diseases, and nutritional deficiencies.

Horticulturist

1 Year 11 Months
John Mini Distinctive Landscapes | 03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Designed and managed diverse indoor landscapes, gardens, and plant collections for residential, commercial, and public spaces.

Beauty Advisor

4 Months
Sephora | 10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute promotional events, driving sales growth.
  • Advised customers on skincare and makeup products, enhancing their beauty experience.

Student Clinician

3 Months
Mercy University Speech and Hearing Clinic | 09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and client needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of speech and language disorders in diverse patient populations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 05-2020

Skills

Skills: Empathy and Active Listening
Team Leadership
Public Speaking
Organization
Marketing
Software: Microsoft
Excel
Google Suite
Figma

Timeline

Workshop Coordinator

Plant Corner NYC
03.2025 - CurrentRead More

Retail Manager

Plant Corner NYC
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Freelance Consultant/Horticulturist

Self Employed
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Senior Horticulturist

Plant Corner NYC
01.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Horticulturist

John Mini Distinctive Landscapes
03.2021 - 02.2023Read More

Beauty Advisor

Sephora
10.2019 - 02.2020Read More

Student Clinician

Mercy University Speech and Hearing Clinic
09.2019 - 12.2019Read More

Mercy University

Bachelor of Science from Communication Disorders
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Amber Melendez