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Barbara Cotgrove

Brighton,ON

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Horticulture professional with practical experience in plant care, soil preparation, and garden design. Known for collaborative efforts and achieving planned objectives, with proven ability to adapt to changing project requirements. Skilled in plant identification, pest management, and sustainable gardening practices, valued for reliability and flexibility.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Florist

Blossoms Flower Shop
03.2007 - 12.2024

Ordering of product from wholesalers, answering the phone and taking orders from customers, organizing weekly shifts of staff, processing visa, mastercard and debit transactions, documenting daily sales and forecasting future sales, maintaining and watering of tropical plants and cleaning the storefront indoors and out.

Meat Department Clerk

Mike & Lori's No Frills
01.2006 - 06.2007
  • Responded quickly to out-of-stock situations by replenishing supplies or identifying suitable alternatives for customers.
  • Unloaded merchandise and stocked cases with new merchandise.
  • Restocked products based on available inventories and customer demands.
  • Managed inventory levels through proper ordering and rotation practices, minimizing waste and optimizing freshness.
  • Kept meat cases fully stocked, clean and properly labeled to allow customers to find products quickly.
  • Rotated products to sell before expiration dates, prevent waste and keep food safety in check.

Florist

Flowers and Gifts by Barbara
01.1998 - 03.2006

Purchasing flowers and plants from wholesalers, answering the phone and taking orders, processing of fresh flowers and plants, designing of fresh floral arrangements for customers, creating window displays, marketing of product, processing credit and debit cards, maintaining cleanliness in store front

Education

Retail Florist Diploma - Florist

Ontario Business College
Belleville, ON
06.1986

Skills

    Knowledge of tropical plants and care, some knowledge of perennial and annual plants, can work independently or as a team, friendly and eager to help customers, willing to learn and educate myself to my surroundings in the workplace

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Florist

Blossoms Flower Shop
03.2007 - 12.2024

Meat Department Clerk

Mike & Lori's No Frills
01.2006 - 06.2007

Florist

Flowers and Gifts by Barbara
01.1998 - 03.2006

Retail Florist Diploma - Florist

Ontario Business College
Barbara Cotgrove