Elaine Calderon
Bonita Springs,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Sales & Design
Gcase Landscape
05.2023 - Current
- Increased sales by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and identifying their design needs.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through in-depth product knowledge, understanding client preferences, and offering suitable solutions.
- Collaborated with the design team to create customized proposals that catered to individual client requirements.
- Design custom landscape drawings and present to customers for approval. Work directly with Landscape Supervisor to execute installation.
Production Manager/Office Supervisor
Signs & Woodwork
10.2013 - 07.2023
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Organize scheduling for in-house and road trip installations
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Handle customer service and sales by phone, email and walk-ins
- Create work orders, process invoices and record all payments
- Keep track of inventory for proper production
- Use Flexi and Composer design programs
- Quickbooks and Excel.
Planning Technician
Collier County Government/Growth Management Department
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible for general office, along with project organization and providing administrative assistance to further the efforts of the Community Development Department
- Including the intake process and the review of permits
- Reading and surveying construction plans, surveys, certificates, etc
- Handling customer service and fulfilling requests within a timely manner
- High demand position.
Graphic Artist/Production
Signs By Kim
05.2001 - 07.2018
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Assisted in all installations.
Calderon Green Clean & Home Watch
Residential Home Watch
11.2010 - 01.2013
- Set up monthly routine inspections for residents who leave their home vacant up to one month or more out of the year
- Inspections include checking for water or mold damage, insects, pests, heating & cooling system working properly, etc
- Take proper measures in handling and contacting contractors for maintenance problems
- Offer a full cleaning service upon their arrival home
- Also offer traveling to open or close a resident's seasonal property.
Owner/Operator
Calderon Green Clean
06.2008 - 01.2013
- Offer a full green cleaning and Home Watch service for residential and commercial properties
- Responsible for seven residential homes year round
- Properties received through Howard Hanna, Remax and Marsha Marsh Real-estate companies to help home owners clean, organize and stage home before listing their property for sale
- Supply Shaklee green cleaning products
- Employed two part-time staff
- Inventory, Bookkeeping and payroll.
Education
Specialized Technology in Visual Communications -
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
03.1999
Skills
- Team Cooperation
- Design expertise
- Self-motivation
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Store Organization
Certification
Life, Health & Annuity Insurance License, 09/01/21, 09/01/23, Florida Obtained 2-15 Insurance License. Licensed in multiple states up to 1 year to sell insurance.
Timeline
Landscape Sales & Design
Gcase Landscape
05.2023 - Current
Planning Technician
Collier County Government/Growth Management Department
12.2021 - 12.2022
Production Manager/Office Supervisor
Signs & Woodwork
10.2013 - 07.2023
Calderon Green Clean & Home Watch
Residential Home Watch
11.2010 - 01.2013
Owner/Operator
Calderon Green Clean
06.2008 - 01.2013
Graphic Artist/Production
Signs By Kim
05.2001 - 07.2018
Specialized Technology in Visual Communications -
Art Institute of Pittsburgh