Richard Owens
Asheville,NC
Summary
Motivated manager with 8+ years of experience in horticulture management, team leadership, customer service, buying, shipping and receiving implementation. Knowledgeable and driven sales representative with proven track record of exceeding monthly sales goals. Exceptional communicator with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursery Operations Manager
B.B.Barns
12.2021 - 07.2024
Nursery Manager / Buyer
New Garden Landscaping and Nursery
03.2018 - 10.2021
Horticulturalist: McConnell Golf
Sedgefield Dye Course
03.2016 - 03.2018
Horticulturalist: McConnell Golf
Country Club of Asheville
03.2016 - 03.2018
Foreman
Natural Perspectives
12.2015 - 03.2016
Turf Crew Member
Givens Estates
03.2015 - 12.2015
Education
Turfgrass Management Certificate -
Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro, NC05.2015
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development/Agroecology -
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2011
Undergraduate Coursework -
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2007
High Point Central High School
High Point, NC06.2006
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Customer Service
- Long and Short Term Strategic Planning
- Sales
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nursery Operations Manager
B.B.Barns
12.2021 - 07.2024
Nursery Manager / Buyer
New Garden Landscaping and Nursery
03.2018 - 10.2021
Horticulturalist: McConnell Golf
Sedgefield Dye Course
03.2016 - 03.2018
Horticulturalist: McConnell Golf
Country Club of Asheville
03.2016 - 03.2018
Foreman
Natural Perspectives
12.2015 - 03.2016
Turf Crew Member
Givens Estates
03.2015 - 12.2015
Turfgrass Management Certificate -
Guilford Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Development/Agroecology -
Appalachian State University
Undergraduate Coursework -
Western Carolina University
High Point Central High School
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