Jerry Owens

• Authoring a comprehensive guide for K-12 educational administrators for building and maintaining sports fields and aesthetics-pleasing campuses that inspire learning and well-being.
• Using landscaping to assist in the learning process such as providing space for leisure, interacting with landscape components, as well as outdoor lessons and revisions. Inspires students to appreciate nature.

• Display leadership by directing the turf, landscaping, and grounds department for 41 public educational centers and two support centers. (3rd largest school district in Southern CA).
• Oversight of equipment fleet, inventory, $1.5M budget, projects, procurement, purchasing services, and departmental analysis.
• Assessed soil and landscape conditions, selecting appropriate plants, trees, and shrubs for projects for visual appeal.
• Streamlined work processes for increased efficiency, delegating tasks to 31 team members based on their skills and expertise.

• Directed the daily operations of a single store, later expanding to 3 franchised retail operations.
• Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
• Oversight of stock, inventory, deliveries, and orders. Each store carried over 1,300 SKU's.
• Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage (2%) through excellent customer service, training, and adherence to standard practices.
• Set regional and national sales records. Awarded "New Franchise of the Year".

• Trained new employees by providing clear instructions on POS functions and proper cash-handling instructions.
• Completed detailed end-of-day reports, verifying sales totals matched cash drawer amounts for accurate record keeping.
• Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds under store policy.
• Averaged $384/hr in sales by providing strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products/services based on their needs.

General Manager, Woerner Turf & Garden Center, Marietta, GA

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, delivery schedules, and product installation consultation.
• Generated 46% profits over previous year.

Kohl's Department Store, Marietta, GA

• Multiple duties included, Cashiering, Back Freight, Departmental Sales, and Security & Loss Prevention.