Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Current Landscape Horticultural Louisiana License, Current Commercial Applicator Louisiana License
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OperationsManager
Corey Saulny

Corey Saulny

Picayune,MS

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Spring-Green
05.2021 - Current
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Used effective weed control methods, promoting plant growth
  • Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive to growth
  • Identified plant diseases and researched methods for mitigation
  • Diagnosed and treated pest and disease problems in plants, shrubs, and trees

Horticultural Superintendent

Department Of Veteran Affairs
04.2015 - 03.2021
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures, and standards for horticultural attendant workers.
  • Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
  • Implemented plans to maximize the efficiency of workers.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new horticultural attendant workers.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
  • Managed 5 horticultural attendant workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in VA cemetery operation.
  • Trained horticultural attendant workers in proper methods, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees to complete projects before deadlines.
  • Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Horticulturist/Account Manager

Greenseason
04.2010 - 09.2015
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long-term business growth.
  • Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolved issues, and reached mutual conclusions.
  • Performed effectively in a self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.

Education

Masters of Professional Studies - Turfgrass Management

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05.2024

Cetertificate of Completion - Forman Boot Camp Training Program

National Cemetery Administration
St Louis, MO
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Social Science

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2018

Associate of Arts - Horticulture

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2015

Technical Certificate - Landscape Design Program

The School Of Landscape Design
Atlanta, GA
03.2007

Skills

  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • Project Development
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Revenue Generation
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Customer relations specialist

Accomplishments

Received The Air Force Achievement Medal, Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and Training Ribbon.


Received a full scholarship in Environmental Biology 2013

University of Southern Mississippi.

Current Landscape Horticultural Louisiana License, Current Commercial Applicator Louisiana License

I am a current Louisiana Horticultural Licensee and Commercial Applicator Louisiana Licensee.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Operations Manager

Spring-Green
05.2021 - Current

Horticultural Superintendent

Department Of Veteran Affairs
04.2015 - 03.2021

Horticulturist/Account Manager

Greenseason
04.2010 - 09.2015

Masters of Professional Studies - Turfgrass Management

Pennsylvania State University

Cetertificate of Completion - Forman Boot Camp Training Program

National Cemetery Administration

Bachelor of Science - Social Science

Southern University At New Orleans

Associate of Arts - Horticulture

Delgado Community College

Technical Certificate - Landscape Design Program

The School Of Landscape Design

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