James Cuniff
Summary
I enjoyed a successful career in the jewelry industry working my way up to General Manager. As a sales person, assistant manager and manager, I was always ranked at the top of the company.
When a friend asked me to help deliver flowers for Mother's Day, I never would have guessed it would lead to a passion for floral design, but it did. Within months, I found myself working with seasoned designers, and drawing inspiration on how to put together elegant floral designs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral Designer
Buds And Blooms
Maple Valley And Covington, Washington
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Picked up flowers from the airport, sorted and processing them. Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal levels of fresh flowers and supplies while minimizing waste.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Opened and closed store. Balanced petty cash daily and completed deposit slips..
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions. Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and consistently delivering high-quality floral arrangements. Offered friendly and efficient service to customers through in person and phone in orders. Also processed web and wire-in orders. Assisted customers in selecting flowers and accessories, tailoring orders to fit their budget and occasion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of shop, enhancing shopping experience for customers. Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Assisted with deliveries when needed.
Volunteer
Maple Valley Food Bank
Maple Valley, WA
03.2015 - 08.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Lead successful food drives that targeted the items we were most in need of.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Boosted donations to organization by strategizing and executing fundraising events.
- Collected toys for the toy store and helped with distribution.
- Worked in the Market helping to stock food for clients.. Helped to address clients needs during their shopping experience.
Volunteer
Catholic Charities
Kent, WA
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Worked mainly with visually impaired veterans, helping them get to and from daily appointments. Reading and helping them sign recipients and document. Making sure their families get any doctors notes or prescriptions.
General Manager
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
Seattle, WA
06.1988 - 06.2006
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Managed recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees.
- Attains sales projections And other standards as set by the company.
- Conducting weekly one-on-ones and writing bi-yearly reviews.
- Ensuring regular inventory counts are being performed.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Macomb High School
Macomb, ILUS Naval Submarine School
Groton, CTDiamontolgy
Diamond Council of America
New York, NYGemology
Diamond Council of America
New York, NYTimeline
Floral Designer
Buds And Blooms
05.2019 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Maple Valley Food Bank
03.2015 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Catholic Charities
01.2014 - 03.2015
General Manager
Sterling Jewelers Inc.
06.1988 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Macomb High School
US Naval Submarine School
Diamontolgy
Diamond Council of America
Gemology
Diamond Council of America