Rebecca Barritt
Business Leader
Pioche,NV
Summary
Professional business leader with strong track record in overseeing operations, driving performance, and enhancing profitability. Adept at strategic planning, financial analysis, and process improvement, with focus on collaborative team management and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Counselor & Substitute
Lompoc Unified School District
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Worked in the Career Counseling office helping students with college and/or career choices. I also did substitute secretarial work for all the schools in the district.
Sales Representative
Black Road Auto
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Cleaned and sold used cars and did computer and office work. I worked with customers and DMV paperwork. I did any and all odd jobs around the wrecking yard.
Business Manager/Owner
Beckys Creative Landscape & Design
01.2004 - 10.2024
- Small business owner/operator involved in design and installation of residential landscaping.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance project efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed staff performance through coaching and mentoring, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Streamlined workflow processes by introducing innovative tools, reducing turnaround times on landscape projects.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals through excellent service.
- Supervised a team of landscape designers and laborers, providing training and mentorship for skill development.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Business Owner/Operator
Van Cleave Landscape Co.
01.1992 - 08.2003
- Started a small business with just a ford ranger, shovel and rake and went to work doing landscaping installations and maintenance. I added a nursery growing operation and continued growing the business.
Landscape Designer & Salesperson
Dahl Landscape
05.1990 - 10.1991
- Met with clients, designed their yards, priced them out, then presented the completed design and sold many jobs for my employer.
Garden Center Manager
Jim Melka Landscaping
05.1988 - 05.1989
- Took care of the plants; watering, fertilizing, etc. sold plants and products like fertilizers and garden center items. I worked with customers, answered phones, cleaned the garden center and building. I did minor bookkeeping. This was an internship.
Greenhouse Worker
Greenhouse in Morris
05.1987 - 05.1988
- Transplanting of seedlings, filling pots and flats with soil and sales in the spring to retail customers.
Military Police Officer
United States Army, Active Duty & Army Reserves
07.1985 - 03.1987
- Started out in Alabama in the Military Police School and basic training. I was stationed in South Korea, and Ft. Sheridan, Illinois.
Education
Bachelor's of Arts - Mass Communication
University of St.Francis
Joliet, IL05.2003
Associate Of Science - Ornamental Horticulture
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.1990
Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Office applications
- Client support
- Project coordination
- Workforce coordination
- Strategic business development
- Analytical decision-making
- Employee training
- Talent acquisition
- Operational management
- Experienced in guiding teams
Affiliations
- Lompoc Valley Botanical & Horticultural Society: Wrote articles for newsletter, provided my labor and expertise for fundraising events, public speaking and gardening activities.
- Lompoc Valley Beekeepers: Attending meetings; provided Power Point presentation on Flowers For Attracting Pollinators.
- City of Lompoc Beautification & Appearance Commission: President for 8 years. Successfully completed many projects. One project we worked on: Peace Community Garden. We developed a raw piece of property and turned it into a functional and beautiful space for residents to garden in raised or in-ground plots. We made the garden handicap accessible.
- Lompoc Valley in Bloom January 2009 to December 2013 I was a member of this group. We did several clean-up jobs in Lompoc. We won a national award. The group is in-active at this time.
Certification
C-27 Landscape Contractor for state of California, EPA certified for MWELO for state of California. Irrigation certified.
Timeline
Career Counselor & Substitute
Lompoc Unified School District
01.2004 - 12.2005
Business Manager/Owner
Beckys Creative Landscape & Design
01.2004 - 10.2024
Sales Representative
Black Road Auto
09.2003 - 12.2005
Business Owner/Operator
Van Cleave Landscape Co.
01.1992 - 08.2003
Landscape Designer & Salesperson
Dahl Landscape
05.1990 - 10.1991
Garden Center Manager
Jim Melka Landscaping
05.1988 - 05.1989
Greenhouse Worker
Greenhouse in Morris
05.1987 - 05.1988
Military Police Officer
United States Army, Active Duty & Army Reserves
07.1985 - 03.1987
Associate Of Science - Ornamental Horticulture
Joliet Junior College
Bachelor's of Arts - Mass Communication
University of St.Francis
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States Branch: Us Army Rank: PVC July 1985 to March 1987 Military Police Commendations: Good Conduct Medal, Cert. of Achievement, Honorable Discharge, Sharpshooter. Overseas ribbon, 8th Army.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Currently, We moved in October of 2024 to Lincoln County, NV. Spouse and I bought a 5 acre Pinion Pine and Juniper forested property with a 6,000 sq. ft. home and attached garage, located northeast of Pioche, NV. We are enjoying fixing up the home and landscaping. I enjoy making bread and food from scratch, developing herbal teas, salves and herbal remedies. My health is excellent.
AWARDS
Beautification Awards, US ARMY; Good Conduct Medal March 1987