Darnel Marley
Wichita
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Floral Designer
Self Employed
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information 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.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Lead Merchandiser
Dan & Jerry'S Greenhouses
Wichita
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented visual merchandising strategies for diverse plant collections.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure the best product for the store was delivered.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality plants and gardening products.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and product rotation.
- Coordinated seasonal displays to attract customers and promote sales initiatives.
- Fostered relationships with local gardening communities to increase brand awareness.
- Led team meetings to discuss merchandising goals and share best practices across departments.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key personnel in the retail stores.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Trained store staff on proper display techniques for maximum impact.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and stock movements.
- Implemented plans for increasing brand visibility within target markets through strategic partnerships or sponsorships.
- Created visual displays that effectively promoted featured items or seasonal collections.
- Conducted store visits to ensure compliance of product placement, pricing, and promotional activity.
- Monitored customer feedback on product assortment and made recommendations for improvement.
- Ensured all merchandise was correctly labeled, priced and displayed according to company standards.
- Provided guidance to store managers regarding product selection and promotion strategies.
- Performed regular audits of inventory levels at each store location.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Assisted in gathering and moving materials and equipment for assigned displays.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Communicated and coordinated planogram execution with store management.
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Helped customers locate desired items and assisted with carrying heavy loads.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
- Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
- Planned commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
- Presented updated floor plans and design strategy to store management.
Lead Floral Designer
Bloom Wichita
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- 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.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Lead Floral Designer
LUSH ICT
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Floral Wholesale Representative
Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Distributors
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments.
- Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events, and building rapport with clients.
- Branded products through effective salesmanship and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
- Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
- Used Software to maintain company database with essential account and sales information.
- Maintained routine communication with clients to assess overall satisfaction, resolve complaints, and promote new offerings.
- Demonstrated products and specific features at customer locations and special events.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
- Educated new sales staff on store policies and customer support operations.
- Supported customers continuously from sales process to product set-up and use.
- Managed sales plan activities, promotions and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
- Clarified customer requests, forwarded product information and answered questions to support sales operations.
- Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
- Kept detailed records of inventories, completed sales and customer information to enhance customer experiences.
- Enhanced product exposure to customers by negotiating display position and adhering to merchandising standards.
- Produced remarkable sales and enhanced numbers by managing complete lifecycle from networking through ongoing account servicing.
- Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
- Maintained customer promotional logs for product advertising campaigns.
- Conferred with existing and potential customers to assess requirements and propose optimal solutions.
- Scheduled, updated and maintained product preparations and customer promotions.
- Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.
- Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
- Coached customers' staff and demonstrated product use and maintenance.
- Proactively managed client correspondence and recorded tracking and communications.
- Targeted prospective clients by reviewing business directories, building database of leads and attending networking events.
- Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
- Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Addressed each customers' needs and wants to recommend suitable product options.
Floral Designer
Stems Floral
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Proficient in utilizing floral design software to create custom arrangements.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Education
Macksville High School
Macksville, KSSkills
- Customer Orders
- Design Specifications
- Floral shop assistance
- Client meetings
- Order Placement
- Large order fulfillment
- Creative merchandising and display
- Special occasion decorative pieces
- Closing a sale
- Client Consultations
- Price Negotiation
- Floral and plant knowledge
- Flower arranging
- Vendor relationships
- Delivery Coordination
- Social Media Promotion
- Personnel development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Sales and Marketing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Order Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical Skills
- Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Stock organization
- Self Motivation
- Adaptability
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Design Team Recommendations
- Team building
- Professional Demeanor
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Lead Merchandiser
Dan & Jerry'S Greenhouses
04.2025 - 05.2025
Lead Floral Designer
Bloom Wichita
09.2022 - 09.2023
Freelance Floral Designer
Self Employed
02.2021 - Current
Lead Floral Designer
LUSH ICT
04.2020 - 08.2022
Floral Wholesale Representative
Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Distributors
09.2014 - 12.2016
Floral Designer
Stems Floral
01.2010 - 01.2014
Macksville High School