Sales High School
Resume:
Jennifer Scott
Springdale, AR ****2
**********@*********.***
Education
Masters in Business Administration. University of Arkansas, 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape. University of Arkansas, 1999
• Specialization in Design and Urban Horticulture
Professional Summary:
Twelve years leadership and management experience in multiple industries. Certified in Applied Project Management with
experience in strategic planning, implementation, and operations. Proven ability to learn skills and adapt to new environments
while applying knowledge from previous experiences. Exemplary skills in negotiating, problem-solving and crisis-management,
required daily in business ownership.
Founding Partner
Dry Cleaners and Laundry- Three Locations throughout NWA March 2006 to Present
Responsible for planning and design for a three thousand square foot cleaning facility with capacity to accommodate three stores
and delivery routes. Secured optimal location for high traffic, future road expansion, and accommodating facilities. Executed
project plan and monitored construction progress according to design. Weekly meetings with General/Sub Contractors ensuring
specifications are satisfied for equipment needs and city codes, implementing change orders when necessary. Purchased and
implemented Point-of-Sale software for tracking garments, sales, costs, and customer information for marketing. Developed
delivery routes for scheduled weekly cleaning for residential and commercial customers, including hotels. Purchased an existing
satellite store and opened a second satellite increasing sales 40%. Supervise day to day operations and manage more than ten
full-time employees.
Department Manager
Westwood Gardens Inc., Fayetteville, AR September 2000 to March 2005
Collaborated with customers to plan and design landscapes, sidewalks, retaining walls and drainage solutions to accommodate
their needs and budget. Executed final plans to customer specifications; supervising installation crews daily. Continued
coordination with customer throughout implementation. Educated customer regarding their new landscapes along with proper
care and on-going maintenance.
Created new strategies to better utilize resources and focus on providing a high-valued product. By educating customers on
quality of material and proper ongoing maintenance, increased sales each year between 14-27% . Sales exceeding $275,000. We
also improved customer satisfaction, being voted NWA favorite Landscape Company by the Northwest Arkansas Times in 2003.
Landscape Designer September 1998–August 2000
• Drafted landscape plans, negotiated landscape projects and maintenance contracts.
• Presented landscape design plans with cost estimates, educated homeowners on landscapes creation and care.
• Managed approximately $200,000 in landscape sales in 1998; $250,000 in sales in 2000.
Retail Sales 1997-1998
• Retail sales of plant material, utilized knowledge of varieties of trees, shrubs, and their care.
Summary of Skills
Computer of Skills: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Power-Point
Certified Applied Project Management
Drafting
Horticultural knowledge
Six years of sales experience
Eleven years management
Small Business Owner
Jennifer Scott
Other Experience
Christian Life Cathedral, Volunteer 1999- 2004
• Planned and facilitated bi-monthly meetings for High School students.
• Public Speaking in large and small group settings.
Rotary- RYLA, Volunteer 2006
• Led Small-Group of High School Students chosen by Rotarians for a weekend of leadership development.
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