Meghan Fennell

• Communicate with suppliers through face-to-face meetings, email, and phone to maintain optimal plant inventory and ensure availability of high-quality stock.
• Design and implement plant garden layouts for hotels, banks, and independent clients, focusing on aesthetic enhancement and functional utility.
• Manage a small crew, overseeing scheduling and providing training in proper plant care techniques.

• Conduct or supervised stock examinations to identify diseases or parasites.

• Excel in a fast-paced environment, delivering excellence in service standards while skillfully managing multiple tables and meeting diverse customer needs.
• Provide exceptional service to VIP customers at a dynamic music venue, fostering connections with patrons to enhance their experience and promote a vibrant atmosphere.

• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner while adhering to company policies and procedures.

• Assisted customers with perennial, shrub, tree, and landscape inquiries, offering expertise in landscape design, soil health, and organic practices.
• Guided clients through large landscape projects, adhering to HOA guidelines, facilitating design discussions, reserving plant materials, and coordinating delivery and planting schedules.
• Managed extensive plant inventory, overseeing watering schedules, daily crew tasks, delivery/planting logistics, and final sales of perennials, trees, and shrubs.
• Diagnosed and resolved disease and pest issues using insecticides, fungicides, and biological pest control methods.

Plant Inventory Specialist (October 2020 - February 2021)

• Transported plants to designated locations/greenhouses and meticulously recorded plant names, sizes, codes for all propagations, and transplant locations for both retail and wholesale operations.
• Maintained organized records using Microsoft Excel and utilized the company's software program for data management.

Nursery Lead (May 2020 - October 2020)

• Supervised nursery staff, provided training on plant care, propagation, and maintenance techniques.
• Assisted management with plant inventory, including ordering supplies and coordinating with suppliers for quality stock.
• Designed and implemented plant displays and layouts to optimize space and enhance aesthetics.

Wholesale Production (February 2020 - May 2020)

• Transplanted plugs for customized pot-up designs and orders for both local and international clients.
• Assisted in the packaging and shipping department, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of orders.

• Designed and maintained an outdoor patio garden for an upscale restaurant, catering to specific budget constraints and providing expertise in plant selection.

• Provided comprehensive care for all plants in the greenhouse and outdoor landscapes, utilizing extensive knowledge for optimal plant health
• Designed floral displays for the Annual Dutch Connection Floral Show, showcasing creativity and horticultural skills

• Applied pesticides according to safety protocols established by regulatory agencies.

• Designed and planted an herb garden for a high-end restaurant in Rochester, NY, using exclusively recycled and sustainable materials to promote eco-friendly practices.

• Collaborated with kitchen managers to select herbs tailored for fresh, local cuisine, enhancing culinary offerings and sustainability initiatives.