Tracy Henkel
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (905) 355-1984, (C) (905) 396-8364,
Objective
I am seeking a position in the Retail Management field. I have vast and varied experience in the horticultural sector of retail and can put that experince to work for your company.
Work Experience
Garden Centre Manager (04/02/2001 – Present)
Last Employer: Canadian Tire, Cobourg
Contact Person: Ralph G. Moulton - (905) 372-8781
Responsibilities: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a busy garden center This includes scheduling staff, ordering and arranging deliveries of stock and answering customer queries
(04/03/2000 – 04/02/2001)
Last Employer: Natures Way Greenhouse,Colborne
Contact Person: Heather Watt
Responsibilities: General care of stock ; watering, answering customer queries creating interesting stock displays and planting planters for resale.
Floral Designer (07/03/1989 – 04/05/1999)
Last Employer: Especially For You
Contact Person: Donna Hamilton
Responsibilities: Customer service, cash handling and balancing. Creating floral arrangements for a variety of occasions
Farm Hand (03/23/1987 – 08/08/1988)
Last Employer: Cherry Hill Sheep Farm
Contact Person: Andrew Stewart
Responsibilities: Daily care of 400 sheep; Feeding, watering assisting in lambing. Administering medication when necessary
Garden Centre Attendant
Last Employer: Pine Ridge Nurseries
Contact Person: Teresa Tukendorf
Responsibilities: Customer Service, maintenance of all plants and shrubs, planting and transplanting and creation of planters.
Education
Establishment: Danforth Technical School
Degree: Grade 10
Education Period: 09/05/1972 - 06/20/1975
Skills
I am organized, friendly and people-oriented I can maintain a variety of tasks at once while being goal focused.
Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Internet Explorer, Outlook Express and various other email programs
Interests
My hobbies include gardening, cheese making and music. I have been involved in many community projects including Habitat for Humanity Homeownership build, Northumberland United Way Day of Caring and other worthy causes throughout Northumberland County. I am a seven year volunteer, voting member and host of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival. I enjoy spending time working outdoors and caring for my 3 acres of gardens.