Accomplished Lead Floral Designer at Kismet Event and Design, renowned for artistic flower arranging and project coordination expertise. Enhanced client satisfaction by optimizing design quality and reducing costs. Developed supplier relationships, fostering collaboration. Trained teams, boosting productivity by 20%. Proficient in wedding design and seasonal trend awareness, ensuring innovative and cohesive event styling.
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Isabel Padilla-Chavez
Floral Designer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kismet Event and Design Los Angeles, CA
Lead Floral Designer
06.2020 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Designed custom floral arrangements for weddings and corporate events, enhancing aesthetic appeal and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with event planners to develop cohesive designs that align with client visions and themes.
- Managed inventory of floral supplies, ensuring timely availability of materials for projects.
- Trained junior designers on floral arrangement techniques and design principles, fostering skill development within the team.
- Oversaw installation of floral displays at events, ensuring timely execution and adherence to design specifications.
- Collaborated with clients to understand vision and provide expert recommendations on floral designs.
- Oversaw workflow processes, optimizing efficiency in design production while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Optimized workflow processes in the design studio, allowing for more efficient project completion times without compromising quality standards.
- Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance purchasing strategies.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
Shop Love Pot Beverly Hills, CA
Floral Designer
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Designed and created custom floral arrangements for various events and occasions.
- Managed inventory of flowers and supplies, ensuring freshness and availability.
- Developed original floral bouquet using various dried flowers and hemp to enhance visual storytelling.
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- designed fresh floral arrangement using the combination of fresh flowers, dried flowers and fresh hemp stem.
Kismet Events and Design Los Angeles, CA
Production Manager
08.2013 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Trained and mentored new team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Developed production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet delivery targets.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback to enhance team productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Worked closely with operations leaders to implement lean manufacturing principles throughout the facility leading to increased efficiency.
- Coordinated with logistics teams for timely distribution of finished goods minimizing transportation costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.
Kismet Event and Design Los Angeles, CA
Warehouse Worker
07.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Maintained organized inventory system, ensuring accurate stock levels and easy access to items.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, reducing turnaround time.
- Trained new staff on proper warehouse procedures and equipment operation, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Coordinated logistics for event setups, ensuring timely delivery of materials at multiple locations.
- Developed improved packing methods that minimized damages during transportation, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, and equipment zones.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Education
Cynthias Beauty Academy Bell, CA
Certificate And License from Cosmetology License
08-2009
University Overview
Bell High School Bell, CA
High School Diploma
06-2003
University Overview
Skills
- Professional floral artistry
- Project management skills
- Illustration skills
- Insight into seasonal fluctuations
- Wedding design expertise
- Order management
- Analytical problem-solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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Floral Designer
Shop Love Pot
12.2022 - Current
Lead Floral Designer
Kismet Event and Design
06.2020 - 01.2026
Production Manager
Kismet Events and Design
08.2013 - 01.2026
Warehouse Worker
Kismet Event and Design
07.2012 - 07.2014
Cynthias Beauty Academy
Certificate And License from Cosmetology License
Bell High School
High School Diploma