Athena Beck
Chino Hills
Summary
Athena is a dynamic and empathetic professional, blending resourcefulness with a strong attention to detail, and adept at managing time and tasks. With over six years of experience working in different roles for an employee-owned retail chain, she excels at wearing many hats, from accounts payable to department head of houseplants, thriving in collaborative environments where work teams are like families. Passionate about learning, Athena is exploring new experiences to build on her varied expertise and continue her professional and personal growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Armstrong Garden Centers Corporate Office
Glendora
10.2023 - Current
- Reconcile and pay a high volume of domestic and international invoices accurately.
- Resolve discrepancies in vendor statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Communicate with 27 store teams to improve receiving and inventory accuracy.
Sales Associate & Department Head of Houseplants
Armstrong Garden Centers
Glendora
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Educated clients on effective gardening practices, including plant selection and care.
- Managed Houseplant Department by ordering, receiving, and stocking products efficiently.
- Maintained greenhouse by watering plants, diagnosing and treating for common pests and diseases.
- Collaborated with Visual Merchandising team to design and implement attractive displays.
- Served as manager on duty, overseeing team operations and delegating responsibilities.
- Conducted inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Sold landscape design and consulting services, enhancing customer engagement.
Office Coordinator & Sales Associate
Armstrong Garden Centers
Monrovia
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Educated customers on gardening success, incorporating product sales.
- Coordinated with department heads, managed inventory, assisted with stocking products, and digital receiving processes.
- Managed opening and closing shifts, ensuring smooth operations.
- Received and stocked products across all departments.
Farm Assistant & Compost Driver
Pomona College Organic Farm
Claremont
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated compost pick-up vehicle.
- Assisted farm manager in general farm maintenance.
Education
Visual Arts Diploma -
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
New York, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Pomona College
Claremont, CASkills
- Operations
- Customer service
- Accounts payable processing
- Invoice reconciliation
- Inventory management
- Effective interdepartmental communication
- Positive can-do or will-learn attitude
- Onboarding and training
- General ledger maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Epicor Eagle Point of Sale
Affiliations
- Hiking, Strength-training, Cooking, Gardening, Queer Art, and British Dramas.
Certification
- Certified California Nursery Professional (CCNP)
- California Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Armstrong Garden Centers Corporate Office
10.2023 - Current
Sales Associate & Department Head of Houseplants
Armstrong Garden Centers
01.2021 - 10.2023
Office Coordinator & Sales Associate
Armstrong Garden Centers
01.2019 - 01.2021
Farm Assistant & Compost Driver
Pomona College Organic Farm
09.2017 - 12.2018
Visual Arts Diploma -
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Pomona College
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