Casey Gordish
Louisa,VA
Summary
Hardworking professional and personable employee with exceptional customer service, a drive to succeed and a desire to help others. Knowledgeable about necessary care for various plants. Trusted keyholder; able to perform responsibilities such as handling money, and opening and closing across multiple places of employment. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Grower
Strange's Florists, Greenhouses & Garden Centers
Short Pump, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered a friendly and personable service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences and built rapport.
- Adhered to watering schedule and crop production to keep greenhouse plants healthy and thriving.
- Provided technical advice, guidance and safety protocols to junior staff members regarding proper care procedures for various types of crops.
- Trained and supervised a team of workers in planting, sorting crops, and delegating tasks.
- Implemented integrated pest management strategies and daily inspection to reduce the risk of crop damage and loss and identified potential pests before they caused damage.
- Mixed and sprayed fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides onto spring annuals and tropical plants as well as monitored soil conditions.
- Checked weather conditions, boilers, fans, and vents to regulate greenhouse temperature.
- Inspected drip lines, hoses and various equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
Greenhouse Manager
Anderson's Garden Center
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
- Cared for and maintained plants in climate-controlled areas.
- Handled money by accurately setting up registers, balancing drawers and preparing daily deposits.
- Trained junior employees on POS system, customer interaction, making displays, and plant care.
- Managed daily operations of greenhouse including loading and unloading trucks, monitoring temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
- Conducted inventory counts by assessing current state of inventory integrity against target accuracy levels and tracking variances.
Boutique Sales Associate
Andersons's Garden Center
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided product knowledge to customers regarding materials, designs, colors.
- Engaged with customers on the floor providing style advice and suggesting appropriate accessories for purchases.
- Created attractive window displays featuring new products or seasonal promotions.
- Assisted in stocking shelves, racks, and displays to ensure merchandise was organized and easily accessible for customers.
- Managed fitting room traffic flow ensuring all items were returned to their correct locations in a timely manner.
Education
Horticulture 110
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA09-2021
High School Diploma -
Catholic High School
Virginia Beach, VA05-2020
Skills
- Self Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Communication
- Fertilizer Application
- Team Supervision and training
- Environmental Monitoring
Certification
- Pesticide Applicator License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Grower
Strange's Florists, Greenhouses & Garden Centers
06.2022 - Current
Greenhouse Manager
Anderson's Garden Center
03.2019 - 03.2022
Boutique Sales Associate
Andersons's Garden Center
06.2017 - 03.2019
Horticulture 110
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Catholic High School
- Pesticide Applicator License
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