Chris Cover
Ripon,CA
Summary
• Highly proactive Production and Project Manager with a proven ability to drive company growth through excellent communication, strategic partnership building, and innovative solution implementation.
• Demonstrates a robust track record of increasing sales, enhancing productivity, and boosting customer satisfaction.
• Committed to success, analytical, and intensely motivated, with a deep passion to see the company thrive.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production and Project Manager
Park Greenhouse
01.2019 - Current
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies, which reduced labor costs and mistakes.
- Reviewed yearly sales and forecasted future needs, in order to produce appropriate quantities of in-demand products and generate profit.
- Determined what products needed to be cut or added, and in what quantities.
- Completed comprehensive project plans with successful execution, meeting deadlines and budget requirements, and shipped great quality plants.
- Evaluated daily production goals and efficiency, and implemented strategic plans to enhance performance.
- Communicated constantly with sales reps, vendors, sales team, customers, and industry professionals to ensure that projects were completed on time for very satisfied customers.
- Responsible for overseeing the entire growing process, from building the program to shipping beautiful flowers on schedule.
- Analyzed problems and collaborated for effective solutions.
Senior Sales and Account Manager
Park Greenhouse
01.2013 - Current
- Increased individual sales revenue for seven consecutive years by building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, including Raley's and Save Mart.
- Developed excellent time-management skills and multi-tasking to increase productivity and profitability.
- Expanded into new territories and doubled the number of customers, which increased sales and market share.
- Enhanced client loyalty by providing personalized support and addressing concerns promptly, always with integrity.
- Increased customer satisfaction by successfully resolving challenges. Example: added value to plants by sourcing improved pots, signage, and other details that delighted the customer.
- Managed sales support staff in administration to help close deals.
Garden Center Manager
Park Greenhouse
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Increased sales and profitability by creating compelling marketing campaigns, cutting costs, and improving availability.
- Managed inventory effectively, analyzing seasonal demand.
- Researched, selected and implemented a new POS system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
New Jersey05.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Sales Executive
- Strategic Planning
- Horticultural Development
- Financial Analysis
- Lean Organization
- Profitability Optimization
- Detail Focused
- Team Coordination
- Time Management
- Issue Resolution
Timeline
Production and Project Manager
Park Greenhouse
01.2019 - Current
Senior Sales and Account Manager
Park Greenhouse
01.2013 - Current
Garden Center Manager
Park Greenhouse
06.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Thomas Edison State University
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