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Carol Francis

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

  • Experienced business and office administrator looking forward using my knowledge and varied experience to benefit my employer and continue to grow in my career.
  • I have excellent written communication and customer relations skills.
  • I am comfortable managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and have excellent organizational skills.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Manager / Office Administrator

Sunny Grove Landscaping & Nursery
09.2020 - Current
  • Weekly payroll for 600+ employees using Paylocity software.
  • Maintain personnel records and onboarding / termination of employees.
  • Benefits and 401k Plan administration.
  • Workers' Compensation administration.
  • OSHA reporting including forms 300, 301A, 301


Project Manager Assistant

Sunny Grove Landscaping & Nursery
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Prepare proposals, manage permits, schedule locates of utilities for all projects.



Landscape Designer / Estimator / Plant Buyer

Vision Landscapes
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Prepare proposals and source plant material for commercial projects, high-end residential clients and HOAs.
  • Consult with clients and prepare visual representations of proposals.

Landscape Designer

Parsons Landscape Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Consult with clients and prepare proposals.
  • Design and see landscape renovations to completion.
  • Source high-quality trees and plants from vendors throughout Florida and coordinate deliveries.
  • Hindsite scheduling software and Realtime Landscape Architect design software.

Horticulturist

Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
03.2007 - 12.2017
  • As an agent for the Developer I provided guidance to the landscape maintenance crew for all amenities and the Beach Club and Golf Club properties to ensure the health of plants and trees were properly maintained to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the property and the longevity of plant material.
  • Provided quality control and oversaw installations by outside contractors.
  • As liaison for the Developer and HOA I maintained excellent customer relations with Home Owners.

Plant Buyer

Big Tree, Inc.
12.2006 - 02.2007

Source plant material from vendors throughout the State of Florida for new projects.

Certified Arborist / Estimator / Office Manager

Horizons Tree Service, Inc.
06.2003 - 11.2006
  • Estimate tree services / create proposals.
  • Supervise pruning crew.
  • All administrative tasks including bookkeeping, daily bank reconciliations, payroll, customer relations, marketing.

Owner of Computer Consulting Business

Computer Assist Of SW Florida
07.1998 - 06.2003
  • Owner of computer consulting business with emphasis on PC Repair.
  • Completed 5,000+ service calls for a national warranty service provider.
  • Trained clients in proper use of equipment and software.

Broker / Property Manager / Office Manager

Circle Realty Co., Inc. & ByWes Construction Co.
08.1980 - 06.1998
  • Managed office of real estate and development company.
  • Supervised property management of (260) residential units.
  • Construction of apartments, condominiums, single-family homes, self-storage units.
  • Sales of properties to investors, retaining rental management.
  • Provide regular management reports to (50) property owners.
  • Hired, trained & supervised staff.

Education

Associate of Science - General Business

Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL

Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker

FCHP-Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

International Society of Arborists

Certified Arborist

Timeline

Payroll Manager / Office Administrator

Sunny Grove Landscaping & Nursery
09.2020 - Current

Project Manager Assistant

Sunny Grove Landscaping & Nursery
05.2019 - 09.2020

Landscape Designer / Estimator / Plant Buyer

Vision Landscapes
06.2018 - 03.2019

Landscape Designer

Parsons Landscape Services
01.2018 - 05.2018

Horticulturist

Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
03.2007 - 12.2017

Plant Buyer

Big Tree, Inc.
12.2006 - 02.2007

Certified Arborist / Estimator / Office Manager

Horizons Tree Service, Inc.
06.2003 - 11.2006

Owner of Computer Consulting Business

Computer Assist Of SW Florida
07.1998 - 06.2003

Broker / Property Manager / Office Manager

Circle Realty Co., Inc. & ByWes Construction Co.
08.1980 - 06.1998

Associate of Science - General Business

Edison Community College

Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker

FCHP-Florida Certified Horticultural Professional

International Society of Arborists

Certified Arborist
Carol Francis