Farrah Murphy
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticulture/Floral Director
Encore Boston Harbor
Everett, MA
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring and maintenance of approximately 100,000 planted shrubs and over 800 specimen trees throughout our 7.8-acre gardens and landscape, including 50,000 6-inch annuals planted and changed three times a year, and approximately 5,000 potted flowers, which are replaced every three weeks.
- Responsible for the selection, ordering, planting, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers, seasonal flowers, and interior plants throughout the resort, as well as the preparation of seasonal maintenance programs for fertilization, control of plant diseases, and insects, etc.
- Optimized our irrigation system and implemented water conservation strategies, reducing our landscape water usage by over four million gallons in one year.
- Completed all forecasting for foliage, greenery requirements for our new property during opening, as well as organizing logistics for load-in, receiving, and planting all material prior to opening.
- Fluent in sourcing and vendor negotiations to secure plant material for monthly injections, openings, seasonal color changes, and displays, as well as post-COVID pandemic reopening.
- Managed the departmental operating budget and financial controls.
- Directly responsible for annual financial planning and forecasting, outside labor costs, and all payroll/FTEs for horticulture and floral staff.
- Created and managed an inventory control system for all plant material, greenery, equipment, supplies, etc., for the department.
- Provided short-term and long-term leadership and direction, including hiring, training, and staff development of approximately 50 team members, including assistant managers, supervisors, florists, and gardeners.
- Created a training program to introduce new staff to hospitality, horticulture, and the Wynn 5-Star standards.
- Partnered with the Marketing and Social Media team prior to and after opening for all displays throughout the property; this allowed the Boston Harbor Hotel to highlight the interior and exterior gardens, as well as all seasonal displays for local media and the public.
- Developed, maintained, and promoted positive and professional relationships with internal staff, vendors, outside contractors, media, and the general public, helping to bring a hospitality culture to a new region.
- A member of the Hotel Safety Committee managed the execution of team safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, as well as compliance with all OSHA standards related to the Horticulture Department and general employee safety.
Horticulture Supervisor
The Mirage
Las Vegas, NV
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for new hires, training, and development to ensure Mirage standards.
- Oversaw the renovations of villas, patios, which included, but was not limited to, shrubs, trees, palms, and varying plants.
- Monitored productivity, adhered to company deadlines, implemented better ways to improve our landscaping, all while ensuring employee safety, training, and coaching all our gardeners to become productive and successful.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Horticulture Supervisor
Wynn/Encore
Las Vegas, NV
09.2011 - 09.2016
- Reinforced departmental and property standards.
- Established and maintained high horticulture standards and practices, providing direction, training, and motivation for my staff.
- Worked together with Wynn Development and Design on various projects for plant needs.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Education
Hotel Management -
CONALEP-Mexico
Skills
- Outlook
- Kronos
- Birchstreet
- Alice
- One drive
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Maximo
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Problem-solving
- Performance management
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Capital spending
- Leadership development
- Contract and vendor management
Affiliations
- Volunteer Activities
- Part of the Wynn employee foundation which has contributed to the Big Sister Mentorship Program, MGH Sarcoma 5K walk, Feed The Funnel, Sock drive for the Pine St. Inn, Bloom clothing drive, and the Mother's Day Floral prep community grant Fund.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Horticulture/Floral Director
Encore Boston Harbor
10.2018 - Current
Horticulture Supervisor
The Mirage
09.2016 - 10.2018
Horticulture Supervisor
Wynn/Encore
09.2011 - 09.2016
Hotel Management -
CONALEP-Mexico
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