Catherine Creteau
Topock,AZ
Summary
Results-driven professional experienced in fostering customer relations and contributing to sales growth. Delivered business success through effective training, guidance, and motivation of team members. Demonstrated resourcefulness in research and data analysis, coupled with strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Landscaper
Red Dog Designs
Meredith, New Hampshire
01.2014 - 12.2025
- Cultivated relationships with three private estate owners, ensuring optimal care and maintenance of multiple properties.
- Designed and maintained window boxes for commercial and large business clients, enhancing property aesthetics.
- Designed landscape layouts for residential and commercial properties.
- Selected and installed plants and materials for optimal aesthetics and sustainability.
- Operated landscaping equipment efficiently and safely during project execution.
Owner/Buyer/Designer/Sales
Blue Horse Design, Inc.
Alma, Colorado
01.2004 - 12.2014
- Operated a unique specialty shop
- Buyer of all merchandise
- Home designer
- Wholesale jewelry rep
Owner/Creator and Developer
Free Range Equine Gifts and Garb
New Hampton, New Hampshire
01.1997 - 12.2004
- Unique specialty shop
- Buyer of all merchandise including but not limited to: clothing, house wares, jewelry, original artwork and gifts
- Hired and trained employees
- AR/AP
Owner/Manager
Mountain Ledge Farm
Sanbornton, New Hampshire
01.1994 - 12.1997
- Managed, directed and coordinated all operations
- Established marketing campaign
- Worked one on one with customers to ensure success
- Nationwide horse transport business
- Scheduled pick ups and deliveries-maintained vehicles
- Recorded customers information and initiated billing system
Owner/Manager
Cornerstone Equestrian Center, Inc.
Belmont, NH
01.1987 - 12.1994
- Responsible for operations and management
- Payroll, AR/AP, preparing tax material
- Organized lessons, managed horse shows, clinics, summer camps and scheduled staff
- Ordered supplies
- Ground maintenance
Pricing agent
Laconia Electric Supply
Laconia, New Hampshire
01.1985 - 12.1986
- Prices up to 600 invoices per day
- Pricing costs on transfers from satellite stores
- In charge of back orders and back up lighting sales
Education
Winnisquam Regional High School
Tilton, NHClass A CDL
New England Tractor Trailer School
Laconia, NHTimeline
Private Landscaper
Red Dog Designs
01.2014 - 12.2025
Owner/Buyer/Designer/Sales
Blue Horse Design, Inc.
01.2004 - 12.2014
Owner/Creator and Developer
Free Range Equine Gifts and Garb
01.1997 - 12.2004
Owner/Manager
Mountain Ledge Farm
01.1994 - 12.1997
Owner/Manager
Cornerstone Equestrian Center, Inc.
01.1987 - 12.1994
Pricing agent
Laconia Electric Supply
01.1985 - 12.1986
Winnisquam Regional High School
Class A CDL
New England Tractor Trailer School