Experienced event designer with over 20 years of experience in floral industry. An enthusiastic Designer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of budgeting and time management and training in Floral design and event management. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Project planning and managing. . Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Skills
Special occasion decorative pieces
Creative merchandising and display
Advanced MS Office Suite
Excellent planner and coordinator
Quality control management
Process management
Report analysis
Transactions reconciliation
Project design
Budgeting
Work History
Design Manager, 11/2011 - Current Amazon.Com, Inc. – Spokane, WA,
Spearhead design process to align with client specifications and budget.
Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
Managed and expedited complex projects worth $20.000 in revenue or more.
Provided technical support to bid process through sample recipes and cost options to achieve the design that exceeds client expectations within their budge.
Partnered with PSI on large-scale designs of key strategic significance to accomplish Western Fantasy, Denver Health Foundation dinner, and other seated dinners with stage productions.
Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
Created professional presentations using Canvas to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
Interfaced effectively with design team members, including contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Specified appropriate products and fresh floral materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
Freelance Floral Designer, 01/2018 - Current Gensler – Raleigh, NC,
Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers, including how to properly care for purchases.
Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
Freelance Floral Designer, 01/2010 - Current Babylon Floral Design Inc. – City, STATE,
Collaborated closely with shop owner to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts for his clients.
Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers, including how to properly care for purchases.
Properly packed up flowers and plants to ensure damage-free delivery.
Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
Meeting Planner, 01/2010 - 11/2011 Resource Center For Associations – City, STATE,
Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
Wrote agendas and notes and sent out automatic notifications for upcoming meetings.
Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility and guest information.
Assessed events planning services and related costs.
Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
Recommended money-saving strategies for events.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2000 - North High School - Denver, CO GPA:
Graduated in Top 10% of Class
Bachelor of Science: Behavioral Sciences, Expected in 05/2011 - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Event Management, Expected in 05/2011 - Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO GPA:
Professional development completed in Event Management within Hospitality and Tourism
Member of Meeting Planners International
Earned the Visit Denver Scholarship
Graduated with 3.5 GPA
Accredited Member: Floral Design, Expected in 07/2015 - American Institute of Floral Design - USA, GPA:
Recipient of Treadway Scholarship
Elected to South Central Board of Directors for AIFD in 2017
Coursework in Event Design, Floral Management and Stage design Shows
Continuing education in design trends, color theory and fresh product knowledge
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