Diane Droze
7410 E. Sutton Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
602-295-6269
ddjcdroze@hotmail.com
Objective
Seeking opportunity to apply extensive plant knowledge, landscape design talent and love of people.
Designer/Buyer: Sun Environments, 2003 - Present, Scottsdale, AZ
Assistant manager for the nursery segment of company.
Designer for this upscale landscape company.
Greens good buyer for the nursery and landscape company.
Oversee plant selections, diagnosis plant failures, and train personnel.
Supervisor: Summer Winds Nursery, 1998 - 2003, Phoenix, AZ
Supervisor and manage all aspects of large green goods purchasing, receiving, and in store culture.
Educate and manage all sales personnel and work crew.
Supervise sign and price changes, maintain store productivity and flow of merchandise.
Educator: Northland Pioneer College, 1994 - 1998, Show Low, AZ
Taught general horticultural and landscape design classes.
Worked with county extension service for public instruction.
Diagnostic care and retail sales: Pico's Nursery, 1987 - 1998, Pinetop, AZ
On site diagnosis of plants for nursery and landscape clientele.
Responsible for health of entire green goods inventory.
Retail sales.
Gardener on private estate: Wray Estate, 1973 - 1979, Scottsdale, AZ
Responsible for interior design on the estate and in owner's office.
Responsible for exterior design and care of bedding and potted areas.
Crop production in owner's greenhouse.
Retail sales: Berridge Nursery, 1970 - 1973, Phoenix, AZ
Sales of all green and hard goods.
Education and certifications:
Arizona Nursery Professional Certification
Certified Horticulturist and Merchandising Professional
Associates Degree in Plant Sciences
References:
Jean Marie Hing - Rancho Soledad Nursery
Fred Jaeggi - Desert Botanical Garden, Plant Propagation
Jan Jones - Sun Environments/Summerwinds, Management
Portfolio and past client reference available upon request