CURRICULUM VITAEBrian Berry43 Granville Road, Cabinteely, Co Dublin087 219 3331 (m) / 01-2750759 (h) brianjberry@upcmail.ie (e)EducationBA (Hons) Business Studies (Griffith College Dublin);Diploma with distinction in Business Studies in Business Management (Irish Management Institute);Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Royal Horticultural Society);Certificate in Garden Design (The Institute of Garden Design / UK);Certificate in Commercial Floristry.

Short term work contracts January 2015 - present

Avoca – Sales assistant – Menswear departmentGreens Props Designer – Ashford Studios (The Vikings production)Aspen Counselling - Volunteer – reception / administration

Uniplumo Limited, Swords, Co. DublinMay 2014 – November 2014 – (6 month contract) Job Title: Product Development Manager

Key Responsibilities / achievements: Developed the seasonal added value product range for multiples such as Tesco, Musgrave’s etc. Created new planting concepts and new added value products Managed all aspects of sourcing materials and costing for all products in development and production. Ensured that agreed margins were maintained at all times for new products. Managed the design and print of product catalogues Presented new products to all key account customers Achieved agreed targets in sales growth for all added value ranges. Set up and maintained quality standards Communicated all new product lines to the sales team Updated the sales team on all orders scheduled for production.

Doyle’s Nursery & Garden Centre, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 March 2011 – May 2014 Job Title: Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities / achievements: Established the business from an initial set up phase to successful operation Fit out the business premises Established vendor accounts, national and international Set up of stock supply chain including negotiations to ensure best purchasing power Sourced and installed an effective EPOS System Drafted and implemented operational standards of procedure, health and safety policies and

organisational quality standards Recruited and trained the garden centre team

Ensured high levels in productivity, efficiencies and staff motivation were achieved Managed – KPI’s, sales targets, cash flow, stock control and credit control Set and achieved annual budgets and the production of on-going financial reports Controlled the daily cash handling and banking Developed sales and marketing strategies, managed key accounts and the maintenance of customer

relations Developed a unique brand for the business and attained the highest standards in visual merchandising.

Temporary Work Assignments

April 2010 – February 2011

Ardmore Studios - Props assistant – Albert Nobbs, Treasure Island and The Tudors productions Keynote PCO - Business conference Stuart and assistant organiser.

Posh Petals Florist, Cabinteely, Dublin 18 November 2007 – March 2010 Job Title: Managing Director / Owner

Key Responsibilities / achievements: Set up of on line floristry business Created and supplied floral bouquets, arrangements, wedding flowers Designed seasonal centrepieces, event table centrepieces and stage displays Venues supplied include Christchurch Cathedral and Royal Hospital Kilmainham Set up and maintained all aspects of administration associated with a small business set up, accounts,

revenue, company returns etc.

Gardenworks / Plantagen, Clonee, Co Meath January 2000 – March 2007 Job Title: Horticulturist / Sales assistant (Feb 2000 to June 2004), Centre Manager - (Clonee branch ) (June 2004 to May 2007)

Key Responsibilities / achievements: Managed all departments within the business including pet shop, café, delicatessen, home interiors,

outdoor furniture, garden hardware products, exterior and interior plants and gift department. Sourced all products and conducted all price negotiations with both local and international vendors Formulated the company’s five-year strategic plan. Managed the EPOS system and all statutory standards as set down by the Health and Safety Authority. Company goals and objectives were achieved through my professional management of sales,

productivity, costs, visual merchandising, customer service and best HR practices.

Filtrauto Ireland Ltd 1995 – 1999 Job Title: Office Manager

Referee contact details may be provided on request