I have worked in the floral industry for 35 years. And have also owned my own business. I have done a lot of free lance work, weddings and social events and have worked for many flower shops around town. My most recent employment working as a Merchandiser dealing with high end hair care products. I worked with CVS, Rite Aid, and Alberton Stores 28 stores in total. I was responsible for setting the stores planogram, ordering inventory, stocking, and keeping inventory count and theft control.
Skills
Floral shop assistance
Client meetings
Creative merchandising and display
Special occasion decorative pieces
Floral and plant knowledge
Design specifications
Order placement
Flower arranging
Work History
08/1996 to Current
Floral DesignerGelson's – Thousand Oaks, CA,
Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals and other events.
Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Anticipated consumer buying patterns to create purchase and inventory plan.
Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
Assembled promotional displays, including quarter and full-size point of purchase displays.
Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
02/2013 to 06/2015
Floral DesignerGelson's – Pacific Palisades, CA,
Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers, including how to properly care for purchases.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
10/2013 to 02/2015
Seasonal Holiday Designer Events/Barona Casino – City, STATE,
Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
Researched latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Expected in 06/1985
High School Diploma: El Capitan High School - Lakeside, CA GPA:
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