Callie Salmon
Coronado,CA
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing nine years of entrepreneurial experience. Adept at helping customers select perfect products for specific needs and corresponds well with clients throughout the project. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Interior Design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
Le Champagne Floral Studio
10.2022 - Current
- Dedicated to being on time to all freelancing positions.
- Demonstrated initiative to help fulfill the flower order and set up wedding flowers on time.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Babysitter
Wes Jones
09.2022 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
Small Business Owner
Wyld Blooms
11.2017 - Current
- Oversaw time management of ordering product through the delivery of the product.
- Consulted with clients through email and phone correspondence.
- Oversaw business function at prime local coffee shop as the in-house florist.
- Coordinated styled-shoots with other vendors to increase business exposure.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Fulfilled customer needs through design and delivery of wedding flowers.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Flower Designer
Floral Fantasia
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Intern
Hotel Del Coronado
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted the planning of Events and Catering.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Researched assigned events and identified possible partnerships aligned with event concepts.
- Organized brainstorming sessions between cross-functional teams to develop strategy and creative ideas for future events.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.2015
High School Diploma -
Scottsdale Christian Academy
Scottsdale, AZ05.2011
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Mission and Vision
- Focused and Hard Working
- Team Leadership
- Task Delegation
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Trend Analysis
- Operations Management
- Performance Improvement
- Time Management
- Business Marketing
- Budgeting and Cost Control
Websites
Timeline
Freelancer
Le Champagne Floral Studio
10.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Wes Jones
09.2022 - Current
Small Business Owner
Wyld Blooms
11.2017 - Current
Intern
Hotel Del Coronado
09.2015 - 12.2015
Flower Designer
Floral Fantasia
08.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Point Loma Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Scottsdale Christian Academy
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