Natalia Carreño
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seeking to gain employment and contribute to the success of the company with a commitment to service, efficiency, and organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FARM MANAGER
LVEJO
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - Current
- Deescalate volatile situations involving community members through effective conflict resolution skills.
- Monitor plant health and growth, adjusting controls as necessary.
- Train and mentor team members on best practices for handling produce.
- Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Oversee crop management practices to maximize yields and minimize waste.
- Manage irrigation systems, ensuring efficient water usage across all fields.
- Implement sustainable farming techniques, enhancing soil health and biodiversity.
- Volunteer coordination, overseeing unskilled farm assistance.
- Work closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Develop advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
- Developed long-term plans for crop rotation, soil management, and sustainable farming practices to maintain soil fertility and prevent erosion.
- Planned schedule for crop rotation, plantings, and harvest.
- Led team of up to 5 farm personnel.
- Collect and report on metrics related to growth, production actions, operations and environmental assessments to facilitate effective decision making.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
- Developed training programs for new employees and volunteers on farm safety and operational procedures.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Participatory budgeting.
- Manual labor as required (+70lbs).
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
GREENHOUSE + LANDSCAPING MANAGER
SEGUIN GARDENS
Cicero, IL
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Opening and closing shifts as assigned.
- Optimized inventory management, minimizing waste and reducing costs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, leading to increased referrals and repeat business.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure quality materials at competitive prices, optimizing budget management.
- Facilitate and plan adult education workshops.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends, technologies, and best practices by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing goods to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Established targets for social media platforms to reflect business objectives.
- Resolved client concerns effectively, enhancing customer loyalty through responsive communication and service excellence.
- Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Manual labor as required (+50lbs).
- Bilingual Spanish/English
SALES + ACCOUNTING
FIORE NURSERY
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed invoicing processes to ensure timely and accurate billing for all customer accounts.
- Collaborated with sales team to reconcile discrepancies between sales orders and financial records.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing personalized customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established strong communication channels with clients, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.
- Reduced outstanding debt through diligent follow-up efforts regarding past-due invoices, enhancing cash flow stability.
- Optimized inventory management systems by implementing efficient tracking methodologies, reducing waste and improving cost control measures.
- Manual labor as required (+70lbs).
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Education
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton East High School
Cicero, ILSkills
- Mental Health First Aid
- Multilingual
- First Aid/CPR
- POS/Tech Familiarity
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Inventory/Shipment/Stock
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese - Brazil
Professional Working
Timeline
FARM MANAGER
LVEJO
02.2022 - Current
GREENHOUSE + LANDSCAPING MANAGER
SEGUIN GARDENS
01.2017 - 01.2022
SALES + ACCOUNTING
FIORE NURSERY
01.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
J. Sterling Morton East High School