Jesse F. Hensen
Independence,KY
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
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Supply Chain Manager
J. Berry Nursery, Inc
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Principal responsibility is to build a young plant supply chain for the J. Berry genetics
- Additional responsibilities include interacting with licensed growers, broker companies, and nurseries and garden centers that grow and sell the J. Berry genetics in the US and abroad.
Customer Service & Vendor Relations Manager
Eason Horticultural Resources, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Distinct areas of responsibility: Customer Service - Responsible for the direct supervision of 6 customer service/sales support representatives
- Vendor Relations - Overall management of the 270 programs offered by a broad range of annual plug producers, perennial plug producers, nursery growers, and various other suppliers
- Maintain price pages and work with suppliers to promote their products to our sales team and customers, and negotiating with suppliers when issues arise
- Sales Team Liaison – EHR does not employ a Sales Manager
- It is my responsible to pass information and opportunities to the sales team, and to communicate the needs of the sales team to the office staff and management team
- With newer sales people I am responsible for helping them develop skills and techniques to be successful.
General Manager
Sunny Border-Ohio, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a million dollar plus wholesale perennial nursery
- Responsibilities included: sales and customer relations, shipping to a six-state region, all bookkeeping, order processing and inventory control, preparation of all order forms and sales flyers for distribution.
Salesman
Sunny Border Nurseries, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Responsible for sales to garden centers, nurseries and landscaping companies western New York, western Pennsylvania and Ohio
- Consultant on perennials to landscape designers and public gardens
- Assist in writing catalog for the nursery.
Garden Center Manager
01.1976 - 01.1989
- Managed full-service garden centers and nurseries in Colorado, Connecticut and New York State, with special emphasis on plant material
- With my extensive traveling this has given me a unique perspective on how things grow in different locations and conditions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Barnes Business College
Denver, COSkills
- Written Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- G-Suite
- Clerical Support
- [Type] Software Proficiency
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Global Supply Chain Manager
J. Berry Nursery, Inc
01.2021 - 07.2023
Customer Service & Vendor Relations Manager
Eason Horticultural Resources, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2021
General Manager
Sunny Border-Ohio, Inc
01.1998 - 01.2007
Salesman
Sunny Border Nurseries, Inc
01.1994 - 01.1998
Garden Center Manager
01.1976 - 01.1989
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Barnes Business College
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