Melissa Parrish
Jacksonville
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
I also have taken several courses through the local college for Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Excel, etc...
I've had several waitressing jobs throughout my life that taught me how to treat my customers and make them happy.
I like to keep a clean work area and I'm very punctual.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Manager
Melissa's Gardening Landscape
Jacksonville
08.2014 - Current
- Dedicated and results driven Owner/Manager of a thriving gardening company with 11 years of experience in landscape design, installation, and maintenance.
- Collaborated with clients to create customized gardening solutions.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Proven ability to oversee daily operations, manage budgets, lead teams, and cultivate strong client relationships.
- Adept at creating sustainable and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces while driving business growth and maximizing profitability
Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Southern Hospitality
Jacksonville
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed office supply inventory and placed orders for necessary materials.
- Coordinated scheduling and maintained calendars for executives and meeting rooms.
- Assisted in preparing documents for meetings and presentations.
- Answered phones and directed calls to appropriate personnel efficiently.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Administrative Assistant to Owner
Hospitality Softener, Inc.
Jacksonville
03.2009 - 06.2011
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for department heads.
- Prepared and organized documents for executive presentations and reports.
- Assisted with inventory management and supply ordering for office needs.
- Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Maintained filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval and storage.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
Education
FCCJ GED Diploma
Jacksonville, FLITT Technical Institute
01.2001 - 08.2001
Skills
- Landscape design
- Budget management
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Inventory management
- Sales management
- Hiring and staffing
- Business management
Accomplishments
- I received Employee of the month 7 times
- I also was the first to receive Employee of the year award with gifts.
- I immediately create friendships and bonds with my fellow coworkers at any job I've ever had.
- My employer is always impressed with my speedy but efficient work ethics and cleanliness..
Timeline
Owner/Manager
Melissa's Gardening Landscape
08.2014 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Southern Hospitality
10.2012 - 02.2013
Administrative Assistant to Owner
Hospitality Softener, Inc.
03.2009 - 06.2011
ITT Technical Institute
01.2001 - 08.2001
FCCJ GED Diploma