Melody Norwood

• Cultivate diverse herb and perennial varieties to ensure optimal growth and quality.
• Implement pest control measures to maintain crop health and prevent infestations.
• Select and gather plants for shipment.
• Load plants on trucks per orders.
• Trained new staff on best growing practices and operational procedures.

• Installed/Maintained and Managed irrigation systems to maintain consistent moisture levels for plant development.
• Implemented and carried out pest management strategies to minimize crop damage and enhance yield quality.
• Monitored environmental conditions, adjusting practices to maximize plant performance and resilience.
• Coordinated effectively with sales representatives to forecast crop availability accurately and meet customer demands consistently.
• Developed effective pruning strategies, leading to healthier plants with timely bloom set and yields.
• Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that enhanced employee productivity, reduced waste, and ensured consistent product quality.
• Trained new staff members on company protocols and horticultural best practices to ensure consistency across the operation.
• Led team of [ 4 ] skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
• Managed wide variety of plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth.

* Collaborate with other management team members on employee scheduling, crop scheduling, inventory and other objectives in the daily schedule.

• Oversaw daily operations of greenhouse.
• Oversaw growth, planting and maintenance of retail nursery and display gardens.
• Hired and trained permanent and temporary nursery staff and adjusted levels to account for peak seasons and off-seasons.
• Worked directly with customers as salesperson and role model for entire sales team.
• Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
• Managed inventory control, tracking supplies and materials accurately
• Developed and implemented pest management strategies to maintain crop integrity
• Trained staff on best practices for plant care and greenhouse maintenance.
• Retail sales