Charity Wallhead
Experienced Floral Designer and Sales Associate
Shreve,OH
Summary
Experienced floral designer and sales associate with a strong background in customer service, event florals, and inventory control. Known for attention to detail, time management, and polished arrangements that support memorable client and retail experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Local Roots
Wooster, Ohio
10.2024 - 07.2026
- Welcomed customers with friendly, informed service, enhancing their shopping experience. at local food market with friendly, informed service.
- Answered customer inquiries about sourcing, ingredients, and product availability, providing valuable information to support informed purchasing decisions.
- Processed cash and card transactions accurately, ensuring efficient checkout process. and card payments at point-of-sale register.
- Replenished display cases with seasonal produce and market merchandise.
- Restocked shelves with fresh inventory and rotated perishable products.
Floral Designer
The Bud Connection
Ellsworth, Maine
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Designed custom bouquets for The Bud Connection storefront and special events.
- Prepared wedding, sympathy, and everyday floral arrangements using fresh seasonal blooms.
- Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
- Assisted customers with flower selection, color matching, and arrangement requests.
- Conditioned stems by trimming, hydrating, and sorting flowers for design use.
- Maintained coolers, displays, and workstations for clean presentation and freshness.
- Prepared floral arrangements for pickup and delivery, enhancing customer experience with careful packaging.
Floral Designer
Jardiniere
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
01.2014 - 09.2017
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Prepared wedding, sympathy, and everyday floral arrangements using fresh seasonal blooms.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
- Coordinated with shop staff to fulfill daily floral requests and custom designs.
- Inspected each finished arrangement prior to packaging and delivery.
- Participated in industry trade shows to showcase products and services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Floral Design
The Ohio State University
Wooster, OH09-2007
Skills
- Point of sale
- Cash handling
- Inventory control
- Stock rotation
- Product knowledge
- Customer service
- Creative design
- Visual merchandising
- Time management
- Detail orientation
- Event planning expertise
- Plant care
Timeline
Sales Associate
Local Roots
10.2024 - 07.2026
Floral Designer
The Bud Connection
04.2022 - 08.2024
Floral Designer
Jardiniere
01.2014 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Floral Design
The Ohio State University