Dynamic floral professional with extensive experience at Farm Fresh Market, excelling in inventory management and team supervision. Proven track record in enhancing customer engagement through innovative merchandising strategies and custom arrangements. Skilled in building supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality products, and fostering a collaborative team environment to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
Hi, I’m
Debra Ambrose
Floral Shop Owner, Customer Service, Floral Designer,
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
A Simple Suggestion FloristPortsmouth, Va
Floral Shop owner-operator
11.1994 - 08.2010
Job overview
- Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
- Managed inventory levels efficiently, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing overhead costs.
- Enhanced store aesthetics with strategic product displays that attracted customers'' attention and facilitated sales growth.
Farm Fresh Grocery StoresPortsmouth, Va
Floral Department Manager
09.1989 - 06.1994
Job overview
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing waste through efficient ordering and rotation practices.
- Established effective sales strategies that drove store traffic during key holiday seasons such as Valentine''s Day, Mother''s Day, and Christmas.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing effective merchandising techniques and seasonal promotions within the floral department.
Education
Woodrow Wilson Portsmouth, VA
High School Diploma from General Studies
08.1976
University Overview
Skills
Inventory management
Timeline
Floral Shop owner-operator
A Simple Suggestion Florist
11.1994 - 08.2010
Floral Department Manager
Farm Fresh Grocery Stores
09.1989 - 06.1994
Woodrow Wilson
High School Diploma from General Studies