Creative floral designer and instructor, proudly offering over 35 years of experience working with clients. I am a detail-oriented professional driven to create stunning floral and plant designs for a wide range of events. I am a strong leader who appreciates adversity and can easily adapt to any environment.
Eager to bring my hardworking mentality, along with a resilient and forward-thinking approach to business management. I am familiar with customer service, compliance, record keeping and highly effective at motivating teams to excel. I'm a motivated instructor known for successfully driving athletes to achieve true potential, promoting skills and excellent team-building strengths. Looking forward to a challenging new roles.
Skills
Customer service
Operations Management
Production Management
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Planning and execution
Experience
Water Aerobics Instructor /Certified Lifeguard, 09/2019 - Current City Of Albuquerque – City, STATE,
Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
Developed routines to avoid injuries, maximize effort and facilitate client attainment of personal fitness goals.
Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
Kept watch over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Completed routine safety training and instructed all patrons to follow safety rules.
Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
Swim Coach/Instructor , 09/2019 - Current Duke City Aquatics – City, STATE,
Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
Demonstrated proper form and stroke technique to athletes in water.
Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
Attended swim meets, met with families and presented recruitment proposals.
Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
Worked closely with swim team athletes between ages of 5 and 13 and adult learn to swim from the ages of 35 to 70
Cultivated pleasant atmosphere using motivational tactics and enthusiasm embraced by swimmers, families and pool personnel.
Encouraged all students to perform at personal best using positive reinforcement.
Offered key information on benefits of healthy eating habits and adequate sleep schedules to boost performance in athletes.
Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
Owner / Operator , 08/1994 - 10/2019 Silver Springs Floral & Gift – City, STATE,
Employed and managed up to 12 employees at any given time. Scheduling staff, training, dispatch floral deliveries, and conflict resolutions
Merchandising, floor displays and window displays
Payroll, Accounts Receivable/Payable. Quick Books Accounting. Point of Sale system
Event landscaping
Social Media - Photograph floral arrangements for social media and website to promote business with social media presence
Planned and executed educational programs, events and conventions, designed and presented wedding runway shows
Provided outstanding customer service and client consultations to discuss floral designs for special events
Ensured that flowers and decorative pieces were properly packed so that there was no damage during the delivery process
Adaptive to current and the latest floral trends and products Prepared and processed orders to customer specifications via phone or in-store consultations
Recommended techniques, methods and media best suited to produce desired visual effects
Educational consultant for children's learning sessions
Some experience working with chemicals
Accustomed to standing for long periods of time
Ordered and maintained inventory and supplies to meet customer demands and offer seasonal varieties
Planned and executed floral shows, events and conventions, designed and presented wedding runway shows
Adaptive to current and the latest floral trends and products
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1984 - Highland High School - Albuquerque, NM GPA:
: Accounting I & II, Expected in 08/1991 - University of NM Continuing Education - Albuquerque, NM, GPA:
: Photography, Expected in 03/2007 - University of NM Continuing Education - Albuquerque, NM, GPA:
Accomplishments
Commissioned by 1800Flowers.com to design and create a "Florist Quality Care & Handling" program
On the design team to create the "Enchantment Is In the Air" float for the tournament of roses parade
Served as Chair person for Annual Floral Convention Served as President for Floral Associations and Units Presented and designed for wedding runway shows
Organized Floral shows and programs for educational purposes
Listed on the Speakers Bureau for West Texas-New Mexico Floral Association
Featured in Flowers & Floriology and Retail Florist publications
Medals in a National swimming competition, along with numerous regional medals
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