Laura Weaver
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
I have been in the customer service industry all of my life. Whether working for an insurance company or for popular high-end nurseries. I’ve been in the nursery business for almost 9 years. I’m currently looking for a part-time job to supplement my income.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Buyer and Landscape Designer
Armstrong Garden Center
Glendora, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Managed procurement processes for seasonal plants and gardening supplies, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms for product acquisitions.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and improve product assortment strategy.
- Coordinated with sales team to forecast demand and align purchasing strategies accordingly.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Horticulture Sales, Rosarian and Rose Buyer
Rogers gardens
Newport Beach, CA
04.2017 - 10.2020
insurance agent
PPI West
04.2012 - 03.2017
- Insurance services
Education
Horticulture program -
Orange Coast College
01.2019
Skills
- Purchase order management
- Multi-tasking strength
- Relationship building
- Materials sourcing
- Customer service
- Supplier relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Purchasing expertise
- Purchasing strategies
- Strategic sourcing
- Strategic planning
- Purchasing strategy
- Recordkeeping skills
- Vendor relations
- Resourcefulness
- Continuous process improvements
- Sales experience
- Delivery management
- Vendor coordination
Certification
CCNPro
Certified rosarian
Certified rosarian
I spent two years working to become a certified rosarian.
Timeline
Landscape Buyer and Landscape Designer
Armstrong Garden Center
11.2020 - Current
Horticulture Sales, Rosarian and Rose Buyer
Rogers gardens
04.2017 - 10.2020
insurance agent
PPI West
04.2012 - 03.2017
Horticulture program -
Orange Coast College