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Andy Schwartz

Andy Schwartz

Pawleys Island

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Service-oriented team leader with more than eight years experience managing budget, project development, and exemplary customer service. Passionate about building and maintaining impactful customer relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Installation Specialist

Creative Landscapes
11.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for greater than $750,000.00 in sales last year at a 37% rate of profit
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, suppliers, and clients to complete projects in a timely manner
  • Design and implement site plans based on customer needs, environmental concerns, and aesthetic impact
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive understanding of products, services, and competitors to enhance sales presentations
  • Focused on delivering excellent customer satisfaction through follow-up and troubleshooting as needed.

Owner/Founder

Grow.Eat.Repeat
01.2012 - 06.2018
  • Implemented a food waste diversion network of over twenty restaurants, schools, and businesses
  • Managed and processed over 30 tons of food waste monthly through composting (aerated windrow system) resulting in nutrient rich soil amendment
  • Developed and operated all aspects of the business including; research, collection, processing, marketing, and distribution
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal waste management solutions.

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
01.2012 - 07.2017
  • Spent 3.1 million annually on produce procurement
  • Upheld strict quality control on every shipment
  • Performed hiring and training of over 150 team members
  • Recognized as Regional All-Star Runner Up in 2015 for overall performance and upholding company values.

Garden Manager

The Greyfield Inn
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Established a one-and-a-half-acre fruit and vegetable garden providing approximately forty percent of all the fresh produce served on site
  • Collaborated with chefs to design a planting/harvesting schedule to fit their needs as well as highlight regional and seasonal items
  • Developed a soil fertility program using materials from the island including horse manure, plant debris, sea kelp, and crushed oyster shell
  • Provided group tours and individual hands on sessions for guests.

Assistant Farm Manager

Hampton Island Preserve
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects
  • Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers
  • Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.

Education

INSPIRE: Conscious Leadership Program
Whole Food Market- Atlanta, GA

Compost Operations Workshop -

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.2016

Hospitality And Tourism Development -

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
01.2007

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Cultivating relationships
  • Conflict resolution
  • Process improvement
  • Organization
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Quality control
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Installation Specialist

Creative Landscapes
11.2020 - Current

Owner/Founder

Grow.Eat.Repeat
01.2012 - 06.2018

Produce Team Leader

Whole Foods Market
01.2012 - 07.2017

Garden Manager

The Greyfield Inn
01.2009 - 01.2011

Assistant Farm Manager

Hampton Island Preserve
01.2007 - 01.2009

INSPIRE: Conscious Leadership Program

Compost Operations Workshop -

University Of Georgia

Hospitality And Tourism Development -

Ball State University

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