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Michele Cureton

Mazeppa,MN

Summary

Detail-focused retail merchandising professional with experience in leveraging strong organizational and communication skills to maximize profits and customer satisfaction. Skilled at creating product displays and managing inventory for optimum product placement and sales.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Greenhouse Manager

TJ's Butcher Block
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Established a strong relationship with our Amish supplier by cultivating open communication through regular meetings.
  • Collaborated with our Amish suppliers to test new plant varieties and growing methods, advancing knowledge within the industry.
  • Implemented quality control measures that led to higher customer satisfaction rates.
  • Enhanced plant growth by implementing effective greenhouse management strategies and techniques.
  • Reduced pest infestations through regular inspection and implementation of integrated pest management practices.
  • Ensured optimal growing conditions by maintaining proper temperature, humidity, light levels, and irrigation schedules.
  • Oversaw growth and maintenance of retail nursery and display gardens.
  • Ordered plants and nursery merchandise and maintained marketable inventory across seasons.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
  • Worked directly with customers as a salesperson and an informed educator.

Sales Associate

TJ's Butcher Block
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Opened, priced and shelved both new and existing merchandise in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic
01.2006 - 10.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Safety practices
  • Task Prioritization
  • Self Motivation
  • Inventory Management
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Greenhouse Manager

TJ's Butcher Block
04.2024 - 10.2024

Sales Associate

TJ's Butcher Block
04.2024 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic
01.2006 - 10.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rochester Community And Technical College
Michele Cureton