Janelle Freeman

Experience

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  Everybody's Garden Center

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2007

  Project Manager/Buyer

  Managed a team of 8-12 employees.Responsible for creating and teaching training classes for new employees and customers.Responsible for the planning and organization of buying plant stock.Contributed administrative support for both the wholesale, and retail areas. Maintained the health and vigor of over 500 specialty indoor plants, including tropical, orchids, cacti, succulents, and carnivorous plants.Specialized in hydroponics, soil and nutrients, and pesticide applications (organic and non-organic), associated within this industry.Excelled in Customer Service.Provided product knowledge as well as demonstration of hydroponics when possible. Show less

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  Enchantress Boutique/Fifi & Bootzie Boutique

  Nov 2007 - Jan 2009

  Lead Manager/Merchandiser

  Managed two locations, of teams of 5-8 employees in each location.Trained and taught the team sales methods to improve overall business.Responsible for planning and hosting international guests and celebrities for boutique events. Interviewed, hired and fired employees. Responsible for handling shipping, receiving, and special orders.Head Merchandiser, including building and maintaining creative displays and windows.Maintained the highest personal selling average.

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  Evolve Interiorscapes

  May 2009 - Oct 2011

  Account Manager

  Provided a high level of personalized customer service to clients.Maintained a scheduled route with use of company vehicle.Thorough knowledge of the city and area to reach destinations efficiently.Responsible for planning and organizing plant rotation orders for residential accounts.Responsible for confidential customer information and maintaining the privacy and security of residential accounts. Maintained the health and vigor of interior and exterior plants in both residential and commercial accounts.Detail oriented care including spraying, dusting, pruning and staging as necessary. Show less

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  Nordstrom

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2020

  Divisional Sales Manager

  8+ years of managing teams of 6-30 employees.Successfully manage inventories of 1-10 million dollar responsibilities. Consistent track record of sales increases over personal and departmental goals. Merchandise sales floor to create compelling visual presentations. Interview, hire, and train new employees.Plan and organize meetings, and training classes.Handle various human resources duties involving confidential related information. Maintain efficient scheduling for business needs. Exceptional Customer service skills. Maintain a highly organized stockroom and sales floor.Public speaking to groups of 10-150.Effective problem solving skills. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Achieved Nordstrom Leadership Award. Show less

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  Keller Williams Realty Portland Central

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Real Estate Agent
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  Turner Team Inc. at Lovejoy Real Estate

  Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Real Estate Agent
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  Living Room Realty

  Nov 2022 - Sept 2024

  Real Estate Agent
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  EXp Realty

  Jul 2024 - now

  Real Estate Agent