Hi, I’m
Monica Andrews
Summary
With 15 years of experience as a dynamic Sales Executive and Manager, consistently achieving remarkable results by driving sales and increasing customer volume. Expertise lies in working with, selling, and designing plants, landscapes, and hardscapes. Delivering unparalleled customer experiences and surpassing expectations is a true passion. Extensive background in utilizing software for inventory management, sales tracking, CRM, and payroll, making a valuable asset to your company.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambius
Interior Landscape Design Sales Executive
03.2022 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Transformed uninspired areas into warm and inviting spaces using plants, scenting, moss walls and landscape design
- Researched opportunities and leads to exceed sales goals and increase company footprint
- Created design drawings and concepts to convey aesthetics
- Transformed uninspired areas into warm and inviting spaces using plants, scenting, moss walls and landscape design
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas
- Focus on interior and tropical plants
Landmark Nurseries Inc
Wholesale Nursery Branch Manager
12.2017 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Created branch focus of product knowledge and excellent customer service, our team, under my leadership, grew sales up to 200% monthly
- Built and maintained business relationships on a wholesale level
- Responsible for the hiring, training and management 12 staff nursery and deliver drivers
- Procurement of all plants and supplies and maintain vendor relations
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Create and design effective marketing campaigns
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations
- Represent company interests at trade shows and marketing events
- Profound knowledge of nursery plants, applications and installation
- Effectively care for, diagnose, and maintain 300+ plant and tree varietals
- Manage all issues regarding irrigation, repairs, and greenhouse management
Uimagine Landscape & Nursery
General Manager
01.2012 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw all daily operations of a distinguished landscape company
- Management of multiple installation crews
- Hiring and training, payroll management
- Create and implement marketing campaigns
- Oversite of budget creation and control
- Customer quote creation and presentation
- Creating and overseeing the landscape installs from design to conception
- Scheduling of residential and commercial landscape construction projects
- Monitor job costs and profits (job cost review)
- Organization, ordering & delivery of landscape materials to job sites
- Meet with and support landscape installation crews leaders
Club Humidor
Retail Branch Manager
07.2009 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Branch manager of a high-volume retail store. Emphasis on sales growth and customer service.
- Provide excellent customer service to Store's clients (in-person, over the phone, and via email).
- Responsible for staff scheduling
- Ensure Store reaches its maximum performance in line with the budget
- Ensure adherence to companies' retail security policies at all time
- Ensure all inventories are reconciled daily in line with procedures
- Perform marketing functions and events
- Provide regular updates on the store activities to the owner and General Manager
- Keep accurate and detailed records of all transactions, expenses, and inventory levels for accounting purposes.
- Organize new employee hiring and ensure full training is carried out with all new employees
- Ensure staff follows policies and regulations according to Company Policy & Local Laws
Education
San Antonio CollegeSan Antonio, TX
from Liberal Arts
05-2006
University Overview
- 3.7 GPA
- Downtown Garden Club Member
- Elevated Coursework
NEW BRAUNFELS HIGH SCHOOLNew Braunfels, TX
High School Diploma from Advanced High School Curriculum
05-2004
University Overview
- Honoree of NHS
- Completed AP coursework
- Relevant Coursework: Business & Management
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Skills
- Interior and exterior landscaping expertise
- Project oversight for landscape construction
- Maintenance management
- Proposal creation and presentation
- Staff management
- Extensive botanical understanding
- Skilled in productivity software
- Geographic market management
- Sales team management
- Client needs evaluation
- Effective account oversight
- Market development planning
Additional Information
I would like to continue to grow within the green industry. With my passion and ability to combine creativity, design, sales, and science, I will be a great asset to a hardworking team.
Occupational Licenses Certificates Training
07/01/18, TNLA Nursery Gower Certificate, TNLA
05/2008, Certified Tobacconist, TU
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Interior Landscape Design Sales Executive
Ambius
03.2022 - 04.2024
Wholesale Nursery Branch Manager
Landmark Nurseries Inc
12.2017 - 01.2021
General Manager
Uimagine Landscape & Nursery
01.2012 - 12.2017
Retail Branch Manager
Club Humidor
07.2009 - 11.2011
San Antonio College
from Liberal Arts
NEW BRAUNFELS HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma from Advanced High School Curriculum
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