Ciera Lallemand
Renton,WA
Summary
Creative Floral Designer and Horticulture Professional with four years of experience in floral design and greenhouse operations. Founded Step & Stems LLC, specializing in wedding and event floral design in Western Washington. Skilled in wholesale sourcing, fresh flower processing, event installations, and client consultations, delivering exceptional floral experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder | Lead Floral Designer
Step & Stems LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Founded and operate a wedding and event floral design studio specializing in custom floral experiences throughout Western Washington.
- Consult with clients to develop personalized floral concepts, budgets, and proposals.
- Design bridal bouquets, personal flowers, ceremony florals, reception centerpieces, statement installations, and custom floral arrangements.
- Utilize EveryStem to develop floral recipes, calculate stem counts, and create accurate pricing for wedding and event proposals.
- Manage proposals, contracts, invoices, and client communication through Rock Paper Coin (RPC).
- Coordinate production schedules, deliveries, on-site installations, and post-event floral strike.
- Source fresh flowers and floral supplies from regional wholesale vendors while maintaining quality and cost efficiency.
- Process, hydrate, condition, and care for fresh flowers using industry best practices.
- Oversee purchasing, scheduling, marketing, website management, and social media.
- Wedding & Event Floral Design Studio
Secondary CTE Teacher (Plant Based Design & Introduction to Horticulture) & General School Assistant
Bellevue School District Interlake High School
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Independently taught Plant Based Design (Floral Design) and Introduction to Horticulture beginning in August 2024.
- Developed and taught hands-on curriculum in floral design principles, fresh flower processing, greenhouse production, plant identification, and industry best practices, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Planned and supervised floral design laboratories, greenhouse activities, and seasonal plant sales.
- Maintained over 5,000 square feet of greenhouse and classroom facilities, supporting horticulture, sustainability, and floral design programs.
- Managed greenhouse inventory, floral supplies, and classroom materials while overseeing budgets to ensure resource availability for educational activities.
- Implemented and maintained an integrated biological pest management program.
- Fostered professionalism, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service skills through project-based learning.
Landscape Crew Member
Kaleidoscope Landscape Professionals
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced high-end residential landscapes through planting, pruning, mulching, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance to ensure aesthetic appeal and health.
- Utilized various landscaping equipment for planting and maintenance tasks on residential properties. for planting and maintenance tasks.
- Partnered with team members to achieve high-quality workmanship and provide exceptional customer service, fostering client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Plant Sciences, Landscape, Nursery & Greenhouse Management, Horticulture
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2021
Skills
- Event floral design
- Event installations
- Fresh flower processing
- Floral calculations
- Wholesale flower purchasing
- Cost analysis
- Client consultations
- Inventory management
- Invoicing management
- Greenhouse operations
- Plant identification
- Everystem operations
- Office software proficiency
- Canva proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Certification
- Floral Design Institute (FDI) Basic Floral Design Certificate
- Advanced Floral Design Certificate, Floral Design Institute (In Progress)
- Pursuing the Certified Floral Designer (CFD) credential through the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Timeline
Founder | Lead Floral Designer
Step & Stems LLC
08.2024 - Current
Secondary CTE Teacher (Plant Based Design & Introduction to Horticulture) & General School Assistant
Bellevue School District Interlake High School
08.2022 - 06.2026
Landscape Crew Member
Kaleidoscope Landscape Professionals
01.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Plant Sciences, Landscape, Nursery & Greenhouse Management, Horticulture
Washington State University