Eric Schellack
Haddonfield,NJ
Summary
Free Spirited Event Designer with over 30 years experience, specialising in floral installations and garden design. Constructs unique visual experiences for events, leveraging advanced horticultural knowledge and artistic craftsmanship. Delivers impactful designs that resonate with diverse clientele across multiple regions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Lead Designer
Arrange LLC
Haddonfield, New Jersey
05.2017 - Current
- Maintained high standards of customer service and operational efficiency to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Create and designed floral works throughout North America, including but not limited to Mexico, New York,, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
- Participated in the Philadelphia Flower Show for 10 years, winning two Best in Show titles - 2024 and 2026
- Designed and created floral installations for major corporations and trade shows.
- Supported landscape and garden design projects for various clients.
- Raises, hybridizes, and cultivates rare plants for various horticultural purposes.
- Conducted classes for garden clubs in floral design and gardening techniques.
- Builds and designs armitures.
Floral /Event Consultant
Beautiful Blooms
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisted colleagues in reaching target results through effective collaboration.
- Supported customer interactions to enhance understanding of needs and ensure service excellence.
- Contributed to team efforts to meet objectives and improve overall outcomes.
- Designed and Created Floral arrangements to create desired atmospheres
Lead Floral and Event Designer
Robertson's Flowers
Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
09.2007 - 03.2017
- Assisted in developing client relationships for floral event services.
- Created high-level, upscale event designs to meet client specifications.
- Constructed large-scale installations to support unique elements for weddings and events.
- Researched and ordered flowers to align with current trends.
- Participated in designing exhibits for the Philadelphia Flower Show, earning two Best in Show titles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ1994
Skills
- Horticulture expertise specialising in rare plants
- Vast collection of Haworthia, Mediterranean bulbs, and hearty woodland plants
- MIG welding and metal sculpting
- Event planning
- Advanced construction skills
- Ceramics, painting, and culinary arts
Accomplishments
Winner of Best in Show 2024 and 2026 of the Philadelphia Flower Show
Participate and Created florals for the First Ladies Luncheon in Washington DC in celebration of Dr. Jill Biden
Created designed Florals for the Liberty Medal with Robertson's Flowers
Designs featured in Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia Gay News, and Florist Review
Timeline
Owner/Lead Designer
Arrange LLC
05.2017 - Current
Floral /Event Consultant
Beautiful Blooms
05.2016 - 04.2017
Lead Floral and Event Designer
Robertson's Flowers
09.2007 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Rutgers University