Iris Simons
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Decisive Floral Manager with many years of experience in floral design. Successful at maintaining a welcoming department with efficient displays and close supervision of a team. Adept at creative problem solving and increasing revenues. Creative Floral Manager with experience in retail. Adept at managing team and planning detailed schedules while maintaining clean and efficient department. Adept at leadership and working efficiently under pressure with a commitment to quality assurance. Successful at increasing profits and decreasing shrink.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed Services
Port Townsend, WA
06.2004 - 10.2019
- Operated heavy machinery such as skid-steers, backhoes and tractors when needed.
- Planned and designed outdoor living spaces, including patios, decks, pathways and water features.
- Installed hardscapes such as retaining walls, edging, stone walkways and driveways.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive garden maintenance plan to ensure optimal plant health.
- Researched new techniques for managing pests without using chemicals.
- Trained staff on proper handling and application of pesticides and herbicides to ensure safety standards are met.
- Coordinated with clients, engineers, surveyors and other professionals to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Created detailed drawings of proposed landscapes using CAD software.
- Provided guidance on sustainable practices for landscaping projects including stormwater runoff management solutions.
Florist Manager
Rose and thistle florist
Bellingham, WA
02.1998 - 07.2001
- Assisted in organizing special events related to the florist business.
- Provided advice and assistance to customers regarding selection of flowers and plants.
- Planned out flower arrangements for corporate events according to client specifications.
- Assisted with loading floral arrangements onto delivery trucks.
- Created floral designs with fresh flowers for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and holidays.
- Updated website content with current product offerings, prices, and specials.
- Ensured that all displays were regularly watered and properly maintained throughout the day.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from customers regarding floral design options.
- Participated in designing promotional materials such as catalogs, brochures or flyers highlighting available products.
- Responded to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with selecting products.
- Assisted customers in loading purchases into their vehicles.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Floral Designer
jansens flowers
Bellingham, WA
01.1997 - 07.1998
- Participated in industry trade shows to showcase products and services.
- Ordered supplies from wholesalers to maintain adequate stock levels in the store.
- Organized flower inventory to ensure availability for customer orders.
- Provided pricing information on products and services offered by the florist shop.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner ensuring satisfaction at all times.
- Managed store operations including opening and closing duties, stocking shelves with merchandise, ordering supplies.
- Collected cash payments from customers upon completion of deliveries.
- Followed all safety regulations while driving a company vehicle on the road.
- Inspected vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
US Wildland Firefighter/ Helical
US Forest Service
Ojai
06.1986 - 10.1995
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Provided technical support for aircrews during missions and briefed them on potential hazards in the area of operations.
- Assisted with loading supplies onto aircraft before takeoff.
- Conducted daily physical fitness training sessions for firefighter personnel in order to maintain a high level of readiness.
- Provided first aid treatment for injured persons until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Ensured accurate operation of all communications systems used in the field.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from other departments within the organization requiring radio services.
- Managed inventory of replacement parts associated with communication systems.
- Reviewed logs of incoming and outgoing transmissions to identify any errors or irregularities in transmission content or quality.
- Performed maintenance on all assigned communication equipment as needed.
- Instructed pilots on procedures for takeoff, landing, and other flight activities.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues that may arise during a shift.
Education
Sales And Marketing Education
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA04-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA07-2001
Floral Design Certificate
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA01-1996
Skills
- Gardening Products
- Time Management
- Inventory Management
- Workload Management
- Safety Procedures
- Plant and Flower Care
- Flower Bed Arrangements
- Flexible Schedule
- Gardening Techniques
- Pruning skills
- Safe handling of pesticides
- Customer service and assistance
- Managing work crews
- Flower storage
- Customer Orders
- Client Consultations
- Design Specifications
- Order Placement
- Bouquets design
- Vendor relationships
- Price Negotiation
- Client meetings
- Artistic flower arranging
- Horticulture knowledge
- Delivery Coordination
- Sales and Marketing
- Social Media Promotion
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Continuous Improvement
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Flower pruning and watering
- Design Team Recommendations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Stock organization
- Order Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Multitasking
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
professional flautist , recording original compositions in spare time.
Languages
English
Professional
spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- all American highschool award 1984/ honor Band/ Allstate Band first chair flutist/ Wa State 1984 Grand champion driving horse and cart competition. fire fighter academy top of class graduate. two recorded albums of original music, and seven collaboration music recording projects.
Certification
commercial class 2 drivers license with hazmat endorsement in the past/ renewable if needed.
florist's design certificate/ currently enrolled at edmonds community college taking courses in computers/ marketing/ sales/ audio engineering
Timeline
Landscape Gardener
Self Employed Services
06.2004 - 10.2019
Florist Manager
Rose and thistle florist
02.1998 - 07.2001
Floral Designer
jansens flowers
01.1997 - 07.1998
US Wildland Firefighter/ Helical
US Forest Service
06.1986 - 10.1995
Sales And Marketing Education
Edmonds Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Whatcom Community College
Floral Design Certificate
Bellingham Technical College
commercial class 2 drivers license with hazmat endorsement in the past/ renewable if needed.
florist's design certificate/ currently enrolled at edmonds community college taking courses in computers/ marketing/ sales/ audio engineering
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