Debra Canter
Geneva,OH
Summary
Floral Designer with extensive experience at Capitena's Flower and Gift Shop, specializing in order fulfillment and exceptional customer service. Recognized for consistently exceeding client expectations through creative arrangements and attention to detail. Committed to professional growth and contributing to team success. Quick learner with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges and environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floral Designer
Capitenas Floral and Gift Shop
Ashtabula, OH
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Processed FTD, Teleflora, and internet orders efficiently.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and preferences for arrangements.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Crafted elegant floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, and special events.
- Customized specialty items such as bouquets, wreaths, and corsages for clients.
Assembly Production Operator
I.H.I. Connectors
Mentor, OH
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures for each assembly.
Team Leader
Molly Maids
Kirtland, OH
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Monitored team operations and workflow during busy periods, making adjustments to improve pace.
- Trained new employees and provided ongoing support.
- Assured that quality of work performed was 100%.
Team Leader
Molly Maids
Mentor, OH
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Ensured all team members adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Fostered positive work environment to encourage productivity.
- Produced 100% quality through team work.
Production Assembler
Orbis
Mentor, OH
03.2002 - 05.2003
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily production goals.
- Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets and work orders.
- Built containers and packed parts accordance with detailed specifications using hand power tools.
Painter Laborer
Quality Builders
Ashtabula, OH
09.2001 - 02.2002
- Administered paint to walls, ceilings, doors, trim, and other surfaces using various techniques.
- Mixed, matched and applied varnish, shellac and other finishes.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning and sanding material.
- Used hand and power tools safely to grind, polish and wash surfaces.
Education
Certificate - Basic Floral Design
Floral Design Institute
Portland, Oregon11.2022
Diploma - High School
The American Academy
Salt Lake City, UT05.2021
Skills
- Floral mechanics and arrangements
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Floral education
- Funeral floral design
- Customer service and support
- Artistic flower arranging
- Bouquet hand-tying
- Professionalism
- Customized designs
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Hand assembly and tools
Middle Initial
A
Certification
Basic Floral Design Certificate Floral Design Institute November 2022
Timeline
Floral Designer
Capitenas Floral and Gift Shop
06.2022 - 12.2025
Assembly Production Operator
I.H.I. Connectors
10.2021 - 04.2022
Team Leader
Molly Maids
04.2016 - 05.2018
Team Leader
Molly Maids
11.2012 - 02.2014
Production Assembler
Orbis
03.2002 - 05.2003
Painter Laborer
Quality Builders
09.2001 - 02.2002
Certificate - Basic Floral Design
Floral Design Institute
Diploma - High School
The American Academy