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Ruby Rehu

General Manager
Hastings

Summary

Ambitious General Manager with a proven track record at Hill Nurseries Ltd, cultivating client relationships and driving company growth. I excel in problem-solving and communication, successfully managing operations during a record turnover year while developing new products for commercial sale. Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Strong leadership skills with sound judgment, positive reinforcement and interpersonal communication strengths.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Hill Nurseries Ltd
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
06.2023 - Current
  • Managing labour/staffing of over 20 people taking into account customer requirements and employee strengths.
  • Product development, bringing two new crops to market from concept to final product.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Formulated policies and standard operating procedures to streamline operations.
  • Over see the general day to day activities of the nursery.
  • Company development and growth, perusing new contracts and building a network of key people in the Horticulture industry .
  • Recruiting, hiring and initial training of team members.

Operations Manager

Hill Nurseries Ltd
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Responsible for all casual staff during seasonal program's . Implementing health and safety procedures and adequate training.
  • Supervised staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted the dispatch of over 50 million plants annually
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Responsible for nursery planning, allocating staff and managing workload.

Plant Nursery Worker

Plant Hawke's Bay Limited
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
  • Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.
  • Inspected plants to identify for signs of disease or infestation and address problems early.
  • Demonstrated adaptability while working across diverse roles, including propagation, maintenance, retail support, and customer service functions as needed within the nursery setting.
  • Regulated watering and fertilizing to avoid waste while nurturing plants.

Plant Nursery Worker

Hill Nurseries Ltd
Taradale, Hawke's Bay
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with operating tractors and forklifts to transport plants and soil and perform grading.
  • Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
  • Promoted a positive team atmosphere among coworkers through active collaboration during daily tasks and special projects.
  • Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
  • Assisted with all jobs across the nursery

Education

Napier Girls High School
Napier City, HKB
12.2016

Skills

Big picture and forward thinking

Customer relationship management

Adaptabile

Decision making

Clear and effective communication

Hobbies

Outside of work I enjoy being at the beach, fishing, diving and spending time whanau. I love to travel and enjoy hiking with my two dogs around Hawke's Bay's many tracks - I've recently bought a house and home renovations has become a recent hobbies.

Timeline

General Manager

Hill Nurseries Ltd
06.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

Hill Nurseries Ltd
08.2022 - 06.2023

Plant Nursery Worker

Plant Hawke's Bay Limited
04.2022 - 08.2022

Plant Nursery Worker

Hill Nurseries Ltd
01.2019 - 03.2022

Napier Girls High School

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