Colleen Chamberlain
Utica
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Nursery Worker
Szarek Greenhouses
Clinton
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Cultivated and maintained diverse plant species in greenhouse environment.
- Monitored plant health and identified pest issues promptly.
- Prepared products for sale, including potting and labeling plants.
- Implemented safety practices while handling tools and equipment.
- Participated in routine maintenance of greenhouse facilities and equipment.
- Planted seeds and bulbs in designated areas of the nursery.
- Conducted regular inspections of outdoor growing areas to identify potential problems early on.
- Mixed soils and other ingredients together according to specific recipes for different types of plants.
- Irrigated plants at specific intervals to moisten soil and promote growth.
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Cookies by Design
Charlotte
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Flower Arranger, Bakery Helper, Cashier
Wegmans Supermarket
Johnson City
09.1998 - 09.2006
- Designed unique floral arrangements for various events and occasions.
- Maintained inventory of floral supplies and materials for efficient operations.
- Created visually appealing displays in-store to enhance customer engagement.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors, dusting surfaces.
- Stocked shelves with fresh cut flowers and plants while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by recommending flower pairings and greenery options for floral arrangements.
- Decorated cakes and pastries to enhance visual appeal.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the bakery workspace.
- Followed health codes and regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout the day by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces and disposing of waste materials properly.
Cashier
Wegmans Supermarket
Johnson City
09.1998 - 09.2006
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area.
- Scanned items quickly while ensuring proper pricing and discounts applied.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC06-2015
200 Hours Yoga Instructor, Philosphies, And Anatomy - Yoga Instructor, Philosphies, And Anatomy
Santhi School of Yoga
Kerala, India09-2011
Skills
- Plant cultivation
- Pest management
- Soil mixing
- Irrigation techniques
- Safety practices
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- Well rounded education. I enjoy helping people. I would be happy to discuss my gaps in employment .
Timeline
Plant Nursery Worker
Szarek Greenhouses
03.2023 - 09.2024
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Cookies by Design
09.2009 - 09.2011
Flower Arranger, Bakery Helper, Cashier
Wegmans Supermarket
09.1998 - 09.2006
Cashier
Wegmans Supermarket
09.1998 - 09.2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Durham Technical Community College
200 Hours Yoga Instructor, Philosphies, And Anatomy - Yoga Instructor, Philosphies, And Anatomy
Santhi School of Yoga