Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Rising Star Award
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Jessica Morris

Jessica Morris

Jonesboro,Georgia

Summary

Professional floral design expert with substantial hands-on experience in creating innovative and exquisite floral arrangements. Known for strong collaborative skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless teamwork and timely results. Proficient in floral arrangement techniques, color theory, and client consultation. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards and delivering impactful designs.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

The Mark's Academy
1125 S Hairston Rd, Stone Mountain, GA
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.

Floral Designer/Business Owner

BuckHeadBeauty Floral Designs
Jonesboro, GA
11.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
  • Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and consistently delivering high-quality floral arrangements.
  • Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for large-scale orders, coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery and installation of arrangements.
  • Maintained detailed records of client consultations, design specifications, order details, and invoicing information for seamless communication across the team.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing on premium flowers and materials without compromising quality.
  • Collaborated with event planners to create memorable floral installations for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.
  • Participated in community events, representing shop and expanding local network and potential clientele.
  • Conducted floral arrangement workshops, sharing expertise and fostering community engagement.
  • Updated social media platforms with photos of recent arrangements, increasing online engagement and inquiries.
  • Collaborated with event planners to create thematic floral decorations, elevating event aesthetics and client satisfaction.

Free Lance Floral Designer

Tori Williams Events
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and unique floral designs tailored to individual preferences.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety standards and minimizing potential hazards for staff and customers.
  • Streamlined the design process for efficiency, implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks.
  • Enhanced team skills by sharing techniques and tips, fostering collaborative and skilled work environment.

Free Lance Floral Designer

Rai Entertainment
Atlanta, GA
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced team skills by sharing techniques and tips, fostering collaborative and skilled work environment.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring availability of fresh flowers and supplies, reducing waste and optimizing costs.

Free Lance Floral Designer

Flower Boy_A
Atlanta, Ga
08.2023 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to changing trends in the floral industry, acquiring new skills as needed to effectively serve diverse client needs.
  • Participated in community events, representing shop and expanding local network and potential clientele.
  • Enhanced team skills by sharing techniques and tips, fostering collaborative and skilled work environment.

Floral Designer Assistant

Simply Elegant Unique Designs
Jonesboro, GA
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing floral arrangements tailored to individual preferences.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Supported efficient workflow during peak seasons by effectively prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to attract new clients and increase overall business revenue.

Floral Designer Assistant

Tony Brewer & Company
5630 Gwaltney Drive Atlanta, GA
08.2018 - 03.2020

Floral Assistant to the Floral Director of the company and manager of the flowershop owned by Tony Brewer located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Atlanta Georgia. Setup for luxury events, prepped flowers and designed high-end floral arrangements for big events/ galas in the Buckhead Atlanta area.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
05-2024

Skills

  • Wedding floral design
  • Customer relations
  • Floral shop assistance
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Bouquets design
  • Floral consultations
  • Flower arranging
  • Wedding design experience
  • Floral arrangement techniques
  • Hand tying bouquets
  • Silk flower arranging
  • Inventory tracking and management

Rising Star Award

I was awarded the Rising Star Award by CEO Tori Williams at The TW Academy "Behind The Flowers" on April 20, 2024. It was a three day course where I was hired to come in as a free lance floral designer to assist with her team for the event. I worked and taught patrons how to process flowers, make floral arrangements, setup and breakdown.

Timeline

Free Lance Floral Designer

Tori Williams Events
03.2024 - Current

Floral Designer/Business Owner

BuckHeadBeauty Floral Designs
11.2023 - Current

Free Lance Floral Designer

Rai Entertainment
11.2023 - Current

Free Lance Floral Designer

Flower Boy_A
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

The Mark's Academy
08.2022 - Current

Floral Designer Assistant

Simply Elegant Unique Designs
03.2020 - 08.2022

Floral Designer Assistant

Tony Brewer & Company
08.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Atlanta Technical College
Jessica Morris