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Elyssa Humfeld

Los Altos,CA

Summary

Experienced Design Supervisor valued for guiding teams, maintaining store standards, and delivering high-quality living and dried arrangements that reflect the Terrain brand aesthetic. Skilled in leading the design team, managing daily operations, and creating an exceptional customer experience. Brings deep knowledge of Terrain products and plant care, clear customer communication, and strong problem-solving skills. Known for teaching educational in-store workshops, establishing relationships with customers, and strengthening brand identity through building community. Supports cross-department collaboration, aiming for a brand-aligned vision, while spreading knowledge for better customer service. Prepared to apply gained expertise from a design manager role to a broader store manager role, expanding responsibilities, and striving toward continued company success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Supervisor

URBN
Palo Alto, California
09.2021 - Current
  • Created, and managed the team creation of living and dried arrangements, with an attention for current store design aesthetic.
  • Oversaw the quality and upkeep of shop floor, touching up for freshness or updating to the most recent theme as needed.
  • Supported sales with a focus on communication, product education, and customer satisfaction.
  • Taught workshops demonstrating the art of dried and living plant arrangement while educating customers on plant care.
  • Communicating with plant buyers, assuring the store receives necessities, while avoiding overstock.

Caretaker

Aveanna Healthcare
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided care for a 5-year-old client by supporting them in educational and play activities.
  • Taught grade level material from a series of work books

Counselor In Training

Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet
New York
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Aided dance students while receiving dance lessons.
  • Supported residential advisors when required.

Education

BA - Fine Art

University of California, Irvine
CA

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Foothill Community College
Los Altos, CA

Skills

  • Experience in leading a design team
  • Extensive houseplant and Terrain product knowledge
  • Proficient customer service
  • Create multiple styles of foliage and dried arrangements
  • Hands-on workshop instructor
  • Visual, studio, and digital arts
  • Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Mac and Windows operating systems
  • Bilingual

Timeline

Design Supervisor

URBN
09.2021 - Current

Caretaker

Aveanna Healthcare
05.2020 - 04.2021

Counselor In Training

Kaatsbaan Extreme Ballet
06.2015 - 08.2015

BA - Fine Art

University of California, Irvine

Associate of Arts - Fine Arts

Foothill Community College