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Debra Davis

Hot Springs,AR

Summary

Designs and arranges floral displays, bouquets and arrangements aligned with holiday trends and customer requests. Knowledgeable about balloons, candy and gift baskets, as well as corsages, boutonnieres and wrist bouquets. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Floral Designer

Brayton Eldridge
07.2012 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Owner/Operator Flower Shop

Self Employed
01.2000 - 06.2012
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gardiner Area High School
Gardiner, ME

Associate of Arts - Floral Design Shop Management

Rittners School of Floral Design
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Client Requirements
  • Artistic Flower Arranging
  • Store Merchandising
  • Client Consultations
  • Order Placement
  • Seasonal Displays
  • Creative Merchandising
  • Floral and Plant Knowledge
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Customer Orders
  • Customer Loyalty
  • POS Software
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Floral Designer

Brayton Eldridge
07.2012 - 08.2022

Owner/Operator Flower Shop

Self Employed
01.2000 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Gardiner Area High School

Associate of Arts - Floral Design Shop Management

Rittners School of Floral Design

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