Vivian Shepard
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Semi retiree seeking to reenter the field of interiorscape. passionate about plant care and design, experienced in many areas of interiorscape including Seasonal decor.
Strong customer service skills and problem resolution.
Strong communication skills, reliable and committed to excellence performing assigned tasks.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Forgotten Children Inc.
San Bernardino, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and manage a sustainable agricultural Social Enterprise as a business model for FCI's Entrepreneurial Program for advanced residents.
- Wrote Business plans and curriculum for FCI's Entrepreneurial program.
- Established partnerships with community.
- Develop and maintain onsite garden and livestock
- Supervise staff maintaining garden and livestock
- Developed food and skincare products from onsite garden.
- Develop package design and marketing plan for garden products.
Residential Manager
Forgotten Children Inc.
Long Beach, California
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Supervised residential daily operations and facility upkeep.
- Managed resident case work
- Developed and managed program curriculumn
- Maintained aftercare program for graduates
Event Coordinator/Community Care Director
His Place Church
Westminster, CA
04.2012 - 06.2016
- Coordinated Church events, weddings, memorials and other private events for which the facilities were rented.
- Supervised community service workers in janitorial duties and grounds upkeep.
- Coordinated aid and resources for community members in need.
Owner/Operator
Creative Living Arrangements
Orange, California
01.2006 - 07.2010
- Owned and operated Interiorscape and Landscape service.
- Interiorscape and Landscape design.
- Performed Interiorscape and Landscape weekly/Biweekly maintenance.
Intriorscape Plant Technician/Warehouse Technician
Botanica Interiorscape Services
Costa Mesa, CA
06.1996 - 08.2002
- Performed regular plant maintenance for Botanica clientele
- Performed plant purchasing and preparation for installation in homes and business of Botanica clientele
- Created Live floral and Plant arrangements
Education
High School Diploma -
Harriet Tubman High
Compton06-1978
Skills
- Customer service experience
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Performance standards and analysis
- Business oversight
- Staff and service provider supervision
- Product development
- Agricultural development and maintenance
- Resident casework
- curriculum development
- Facilities Management
- Interiorscape and Landscape design
Community care
- employed at an organization providing help to victims if human trafficking
- providing assistance in escaping the world of human trafficking
- providing trauma informed therapy
- 12 step recovery assistance
- Curriculum to teach relationship/life skills and financial literacy
- Nutritional education
- Assistance in job search and further education pursuits
Timeline
Program Director
Forgotten Children Inc.
02.2020 - Current
Residential Manager
Forgotten Children Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2020
Event Coordinator/Community Care Director
His Place Church
04.2012 - 06.2016
Owner/Operator
Creative Living Arrangements
01.2006 - 07.2010
Intriorscape Plant Technician/Warehouse Technician
Botanica Interiorscape Services
06.1996 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Harriet Tubman High