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Dana Bacon

Davisburg

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Reliable business professional with experience in farm layout and utilization, process improvement. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs while creating a better product. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Horticulture/R & D Specialist

Planted Detroit
08.2022 - Current
  • Development of Edible Flower product to include recipe development (light/media/watering/nutrients), plant lifeline, harvest and propagation tracking. Farm layout, seeding schedules using developed timelines to predict plant maturity and production.
  • Development of Baby and Micro Green recipes to include media, light, nutrients, seed amount, germination as well as growth time to create the most vibrant color, desired leaf size as well as highest yield possible without risking any of the above.
  • Maintenance of and tracking of farm inventory.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Ensure the following of all biosecurity procedures .
  • Quality control monitoring of all seeding procedures i.e.
  • Training of new and current employees of seeding procedures.


Assistant Manager - Key Holder

Kay Jewelers
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.

General Manager

Auto City Service
02.2009 - 06.2018
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Kinesiology

University of Michigan
Flint
08.2009

Skills

  • Sales Promotion/Solutions
  • Employee Motivation/Team Development
  • Focus and Follow-Through with Goal Setting
  • Supplier Monitoring/Inventory Management
  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • Systems/Policies/Procedures Implementation
  • Workflow Optimization

Certification

  • Forklift Certification, exp. 2025
  • Michigan Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator Categories 1B, exp. 2025

Timeline

Horticulture/R & D Specialist

Planted Detroit
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager - Key Holder

Kay Jewelers
10.2018 - 05.2019

General Manager

Auto City Service
02.2009 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Kinesiology

University of Michigan

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