Valerie Taylor

Merchandising live plants in big box stores, such as Home Depot, Costco, Tractor Supply, Walmart, AZ, CO, TX, NM. Daily site visits to either care for plants or see that the assigned merchandiser is doing so; unload and disperse deliveries; promote sales and training. Hours varied: seasonal to full-time.

All necessary tasks of on-site catering including setup, service during events and break down upon completion. Must adapt to environment, flawlessly carry out client’s desired results.

Owned / operated a small locksmith business carrying out all aspects of daily operations: inventory, stocking/receiving/shipping, sales/marketing, negotiating and all locksmith duties.

Presenting products and consulting with customers to understand their needs. Prepared marketing materials, proposals, system designs, order entry, inventory; met with customers, contractors, architects; often involved in government bidding process.