Marty Hoh
Oakdale,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 15 years of experience in the retail, nursery, and gardening industries, complemented by certification as a Penn State Master Gardener. Expertise includes interviewing, hiring, scheduling, visual merchandising, and personnel and inventory management. Proven track record of enhancing productivity, improving personnel retention, and driving profitability. Recognized for punctuality, energy, and a strong passion for fostering growth within a collaborative team environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse
03.2025 - Current
- Official Herb and Veggie Merchandiser
- Interact with customers assisting with plant selection, care and best practices
- Unloading of trucks, pricing and plant placement
- Plant care in Herbs/Veggies as well as any outdoor plant areas (perennials, shrubs, trees)
- Store closes for the season 10/25
Landscaping
Self-Employed H2OHomeandGarden
06.2019 - Current
- Operated a small landscaping business, specializing in residential and commercial garden installations.
- Consulted with clients to design and implement sustainable and aesthetic garden spaces.
- Managed plant selection, budgets, and project timelines to ensure high-quality results.
- Multiple Locations
Freight Flow Supervisor
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Designated Key Holder and Store Opener.
- Managed and processed over 1,000 boxes weekly, ensuring efficient inventory control and product placement.
- Supervised a team of associates, providing leadership, training, and performance feedback to ensure smooth operations.
- Contributed to driving sales and providing top-tier customer service, fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Planned and executed floor moves and visual merchandising strategies in collaboration with the Store Manager, enhancing store layout and product presentation.
- Sales Associate Sept.2023-March.'24
Seasonal Garden Lead
Lowe's
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Lead and managed garden center staff, ensuring smooth daily operations during peak season.
- Provided expert advice to customers on plant care, selection, and garden design.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized product displays to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Took sabbatical from Ollie’s
Landscaping
Career Break
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Designed and executed landscape projects for local clients in tropical environments.
- Clients included Tierra Bendita, Hotel Nahua, Trio, and Jaguar restaurant.
Retail Manager
Great Outdoors Garden Center
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Increased Comp. Sales 8% from 2015 to 2016, increasing cart average by 10%.
- Managed incoming plant material, merchandising, pricing and markdowns.
- Opened/closed registers, worked with accounting, which included deposits and cash handling.
- Managed seasonal Interviewing, hiring, scheduling and personnel management in tandem with store owner.
- Cleaned up, organized and opened up a large houseplant greenhouse.
- Greenhouse Manager, Oct-Dec 2015; Austin, TX
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Redbarn Garden Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Attended to guests with plant selection, care advice, and garden planning.
- Maintained plant material including watering, culling, organizing and merchandising.
- Led Houseplant Care Clinics Fall 2017 and 2018.
- Full time 2017-2018, Austin, TX
- Business closed, then relocated Spring 2019
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Science
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas12.2013
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Conflict resolution
- Truck unloading
- Money handling
- Visual Merchandising
- Basic Spanish
- Plant Diagnosis
- Integrated Pest Management
- Department reset
Plant Identification
Certification
Penn State Master Gardener, December 2024
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse
03.2025 - Current
Freight Flow Supervisor
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
06.2024 - 09.2024
Seasonal Garden Lead
Lowe's
02.2024 - 05.2024
Landscaping
Career Break
09.2021 - 11.2022
Landscaping
Self-Employed H2OHomeandGarden
06.2019 - Current
Retail Manager
Great Outdoors Garden Center
01.2015 - 05.2016
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Redbarn Garden Center
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Science
Austin Community College
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