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Sarai Stoner

Caddo Mills,TX

Summary

Attentive Garden Associate proficient in customer service and sales. Keeps garden areas clean, neat and well-stocked for customers. Cares for plants of all seasons in all weather conditions to maintain healthy stock. Accurately handling money and maintaining paperwork.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Garden Associate

Wilder A Garden Shop
03.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced garden aesthetics by maintaining and pruning plants, shrubs, and trees.
  • Boosted plant health by diagnosing issues and administering appropriate treatments.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with expert knowledge and tailored gardening recommendations.
  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal resource allocation, reducing waste.
  • Improved garden safety by identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures.
  • Educated customers on sustainable gardening practices, promoting environmental consciousness.
  • Maximized sales through effective merchandising of plants, tools, and accessories.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and accurately.
  • Raised awareness about native plants, encouraging their use in local landscapes.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of nursery stock quality to ensure only high-quality products were available for purchase.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
  • Watered plants every week and regularly checked for naturally wilted parts to remove.
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.

Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
03.2019 - 03.2020

-Enhanced the dog camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various dog groups.

-Kept dog campers' morale high by fostering a supportive, inclusive and fun environment for the dogs to stay in.

-Contributed to the development of new programs aimed at increasing dog camper retention and satisfaction rates.

-Ensured dog camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group time in the play yard, and responding promptly to incidents.

-Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, meal distribution, medicine distribution, walking each dog camper one by one to their personal cabin or owner, and site maintenance by deep cleaning every night at closing, and each time there is a biohazard incident.

Customer Service Representative

Chloe Lighting Inc.
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined call center processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Garland High School
Garland
06.2016

Skills

  • Plant Watering
  • Display Building
  • Indoor Plant Care
  • Pest Control
  • Garden Tool Use
  • Watering Techniques
  • Horticulture Knowledge
  • Garden Cleanup
  • Plant Disease Diagnosis
  • Seasonal Plant Care
  • Soil Knowledge
  • Garden Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Garden Merchandising
  • Garden Maintenance
  • Weed Management
  • Native Plant Knowledge
  • Plant Identification
  • Perennial Care
  • Organic Gardening

Timeline

Garden Associate

Wilder A Garden Shop
03.2022 - Current

Camp Counselor

Camp Bow Wow
03.2019 - 03.2020

Customer Service Representative

Chloe Lighting Inc.
02.2018 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

South Garland High School
Sarai Stoner