Jennifer French
Austin,TX
Summary
Highly skilled in design, event planning, customer service, and leadership. Collaboration and teamwork are important to me as I enjoy working with people of all disciplines and backgrounds. My entrepreneurial spirit means I think on my feet when issues arise and I will roll up my sleeves to get tasks accomplished.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Associate
Room and Board, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- In this customer facing role, I excel at helping clients create their dream spaces with Room & Board's assortment of furniture and décor
- Skilled in Floorplanner to assist in design appointments to help bring client's vision to life through 3-D renderings
- Top Sales Associate (sold over 1 million) 2022
Co-Owner
Flourish LV, LLC
05.2016 - 12.2021
- As co-founder I played an essential role in all aspects of the business: Creating design boards and concepts, account management, social media, floral design creation, hiring staff, delivering and installing designs and services
- Worked directly with event planners, DMC's, and corporate leaders
- Portfolio includes corporate events, trade shows, company launches, social events, and weddings
Lead Floral Designer | Department Assistant Manager
Destinations by Design
04.2013 - 02.2014
- In this leadership role, I worked directly with hotel representatives and concierges at iconic hotels including The Four Seasons, MGM Resorts, Red Rock Resorts, and Green Valley Ranch
- Responsible for creating proposals, working directly with sales team to price out floral concepts, directing designers and production staff, overseeing delivery and installation on events
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Owner, Head Designer
Lush Floral
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Built one of Napa County's most successful floral design studios from the ground up
- Created and maintained relationships with top venues in Napa, Sonoma and greater Bay Area
- Lush was prominently featured in print, on line, and on two cable TV reality shows
Education
BA - English, Creative Writing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CaliforniaSkills
- Client Account Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adept at Closing Sales
- Knowledge of Hospitality Industry
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Customer-Focused Service
- Excellent Presentation Skills
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
Design Associate
Room and Board, Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Co-Owner
Flourish LV, LLC
05.2016 - 12.2021
Lead Floral Designer | Department Assistant Manager
Destinations by Design
04.2013 - 02.2014
Owner, Head Designer
Lush Floral
01.2003 - 01.2011
BA - English, Creative Writing
San Francisco State University