Ariel Cote
Regina,SK
Summary
Self-motivated professional business owner successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in running a quickly growing and multi faceted gardening business. Easily adapts to new situations and challenges to best enhance the customer experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Garden Girl
03.2019 - Current
- Established foundational processes for Garden Girl's business operations.
- Managed day-to-day business and employee operations.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain costs and improve operations.
- Enhanced Garden Girl's operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily greenhouse/ plant care and top customer service.
- Developed and implemented a website to generate new online sales across Canada.
- Planned strategic marketing campaigns to increase customers which increased sales and profit margins.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging gardening trends.
- Consulted with customers in their yards to assess needs and propose solutions tailored to specific requests.
- Generated revenues yearly and sought new ways to effectively capitalize on industry growth.
New Home Sales Consultant
Daytona Homes
09.2009 - 03.2017
- Negotiated contracts with buyers and Daytona Homes.
- Generated leads for sales through cold calls and referrals.
- Developed new business through networking and relationship building.
- Conducted daily open houses to showcase Daytona's quality and craftsmanship.
- Established positive flow of communication with agents, clients, attorneys and personnel involved in closing transactions.
- Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections, and credit reports.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
Education
Completed 3 Years of Business Degree - Business
University of Regina
Skills
- Business Management
- Staff hiring
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Customer Relations
- Relationship Building
- Project estimating
- Consulting
- Product branding
- Sales management
- Business marketing
Accomplishments
Winner of Regina Chamber of Commerce 2023 New Business Venture
Yearly Sales Volume Awards in New Homes Sales Market 2011 -2016
Avid Gardener
I am a self proclaimed gardening nerd who believes everyone should know how to grow something. While passionate about growing food, growing flowers for cut flower gardens is becoming a new hobby. I maintain a beautiful yard that has been featured in many garden tours in Regina.
Timeline
Owner
Garden Girl
03.2019 - Current
New Home Sales Consultant
Daytona Homes
09.2009 - 03.2017
Completed 3 Years of Business Degree - Business
University of Regina
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