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Kyla McCann

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Creative and innovative professional offering experience in customer support and horticulture knowledge. Natural ability to gain trust, build strong business relationships, create enthusiasm, and motivate teams. Ambitious self-starter with attention to detail and solid communication skills. Proven to design and implement forward-thinking projects and programs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Nursery Worker

Lavocat's
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and administered landscape maintenance courses for customers
  • Demonstrated adaptability while working across diverse roles, including propagation, maintenance, retail support, and customer service functions as needed within the nursery setting.
  • Facilitated efficient restocking processes by diligently unloading deliveries of new plants and supplies upon arrival.
  • Educated customers on proper plant care techniques, increasing their chances of success with purchased items at home.
  • Assisted customers in selecting plants, providing personalized recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.

Bartender/ Server

Mooney's Sports Bar & Grill
01.2019 - Current
  • Displayed advanced customer service competencies in every position held; ensured all guests received prompt and attentive service
  • Up sold customers effectively (e.g., premium bar brands, appetizers and desserts) and optimized table-turns.
  • Repeatedly praised by kitchen and bar staff for clearly communicating guest orders, preferences and special requests to minimize confusion, send-backs and delays
  • Earned a reputation as an expert in handling difficult and hard-to-please guests
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Received 'Employee of the Month' awards and similar honors, as well as exemplary ratings on performance reviews year-over-year.

Administrative Intern

Lavocat's
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed data entry.
  • Answered incoming phone calls pleasantly directed calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Often worked in the company greenhouse cultivating and caring for landscape.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients through prompt response times and clear communication of information.

Education

BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS -

Erie Community Collage
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Team Player
  • Outstanding Organizational Skills
  • Landscape Design
  • Forestry
  • Agriculture
  • Management
  • Training
  • Garden maintenance
  • Plant Nutrition
  • Plant identification
  • Customer Assistance

Timeline

Plant Nursery Worker

Lavocat's
01.2021 - Current

Administrative Intern

Lavocat's
01.2021 - 09.2021

Bartender/ Server

Mooney's Sports Bar & Grill
01.2019 - Current

BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS -

Erie Community Collage
Kyla McCann