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Elizabeth Devine

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Talented Floral Designer accustomed to overseeing and executing unique creations, including centerpieces, bouquets and arrangements. Highly communicative employee with expertise helping customers execute floral visions.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Floral Designer

The Flower Pot
07.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
  • Proficient in utilizing floral design software to create custom arrangements.
  • Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.

Food and Beverage Manager

Goodhall Trust
08.2017 - Current
  • Responded to customer complaints, addressing concerns, and distress with amicable interactions.
  • Conducted hands-on training for equipment, demonstrating proper technique and safety protocols.
  • Selected wine, beer and alcohol products based on customer feedback and local product availability.
  • Loaded and operated beverage dispensing equipment such as [Type] and [Type].
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Drafted beverage purchasing plan, aligning inventory needs with budgetary constraints by applying historical data.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers and vendors leading to special volume pricing discounts and availability.

Artist

Self Employed
01.1989 - Current
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
  • Developed art and design concepts.
  • Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
  • Designed and executed original artwork for various private and corporate clients.

Merchandise Coordinator

TJMax
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment, and analyzed buying reports.
  • Developed partnerships with internal groups such as packaging, visual, and e-commerce.
  • Drove client retention, managing engaging merchandise presentation to motivate impulse purchases.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.

Floral Designer

Always In Bloom
12.2012 - 07.2016
  • 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.
  • Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.

Assistant Manager

HomeGoods
01.2005 - 11.2009
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Education

TJX
St Louis, MO

High School Diploma -

Holy Family High
Glendale, CA
06.1976

Skills

  • Project Requirements
  • Client Meetings
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Client Consultations
  • Client Requirements
  • Customer Orders
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Store Merchandising
  • Seasonal Displays

Timeline

Master Floral Designer

The Flower Pot
07.2022 - Current

Food and Beverage Manager

Goodhall Trust
08.2017 - Current

Merchandise Coordinator

TJMax
09.2016 - 07.2017

Floral Designer

Always In Bloom
12.2012 - 07.2016

Assistant Manager

HomeGoods
01.2005 - 11.2009

Artist

Self Employed
01.1989 - Current

TJX

High School Diploma -

Holy Family High

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