Christiane Lufrano
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Adept Floral Designer with a proven track record at Kitty's & Family Florist, where innovative display design and exceptional flower arranging elevated customer experiences. Excelled in vendor relationships and creative solutions, significantly enhancing event aesthetics. Skilled in team collaboration and customer satisfaction, consistently delivering beyond expectations with both artistic and interpersonal prowess.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral Designer
Kitty's & Family Florist
Staten Island, NY
04.2009 - Current
- Set up colorful and inspiring store displays and arrangements.
- Created unique designs for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, funerals.
- Provided guidance on care and maintenance of freshly cut flowers.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Inspected each finished arrangement prior to packaging and delivery.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Participated in client consultations to discuss floral designs for special occasions, christenings, weddings and funerals.
- Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for fresh flowers.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by recommending flower pairings and greenery options for floral arrangements.
- Advised customers on color combinations, flower types, and other design elements for their order.
- Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marschall G.K. Schukow Oberschule
Germany06-1979
Skills
- Vendor relationships
- Innovative Display Design
- Flower storage
- Flower arranging
- Floral shop assistance
- Creative Flower Arrangement
Affiliations
- Specialized Floral Arrangements for Funerals
- Wedding Setup Coordination at Venues and Churches
Timeline
Floral Designer
Kitty's & Family Florist
04.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Marschall G.K. Schukow Oberschule
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