Julia Garwood
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
My name is Julia, and I am a 25-year-old communications professional with a strong academic foundation, and a passion for fostering well-being and connection in the workplace. I bring excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit to every role. Known for my strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to thrive under pressure, I’m adept at working independently, mastering new skills quickly, and consistently meeting organizational goals. I’m eager to contribute to a forward-thinking team where I can support meaningful communication, brand development, and audience engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Bear Coast Coffee
Laguna Beach, CA
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Created promotional displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Floral Designer
The Bloom Of Time
Lake Forest, CA
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Organized flower inventory to ensure availability for customer orders.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Advised customers on color combinations, flower types, and other design elements for their order.
- Ordered supplies from wholesalers to maintain adequate stock levels in the store.
- Created unique designs for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and funerals.
- Ensured that all products were properly priced before being displayed in the shop.
- Handled complaints from unsatisfied customers promptly and professionally.
- Updated social media accounts regularly with images of latest creations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Set up colorful and inspiring store displays and arrangements.
Florist
Browne's Flowers
Dana Point & Laguna Beach, CA
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Handled calls promptly and with courteous professionalism.
- Completed call documentation while speaking with customers.
- Processed orders, and service requests and applied information to customers.
- Maintained working knowledge of products, accounts, representatives, tools, and systems.
- Offered knowledgeable insight into available products and services as well as competitor activities to help consumers make informed decisions.
- Navigated multiple computer systems expertly to handle customers' sales and service needs.
- Trained new personnel regarding company operations, policies, and services.
- Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.
- Took photographs of completed floral arrangements for promotional purposes.
- Assisted with loading floral arrangements onto delivery trucks.
- Set up colorful and inspiring store displays and arrangements.
- Created floral designs with fresh flowers for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, and holidays.
- Processed new flower and greenery shipments by stripping leaves below the waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions, and filling floral containers with food solutions.
Nanny
Care.com
01.2018 - 09.2021
- The primary caretaker of children between the ages of 3-12
- Overseeing children's after-school educational programs
- Transportation to and from activities
- Behavioral Intervention strategies
- Cooking and cleaning
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene, and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support the development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Personal Assistant
Isagenix
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Dealing with correspondence and phone calls -Managing and organizing meetings and appointments -Organizing events/main source of transportation
- Displayed absolute discretion in handling confidential information.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
Stage Manager
The Playhouse Theatre
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Responsible for opening and closing theater
- Communication: In charge of planning and contacting actors and other members of the play
- In charge of cleaning and prepping the theater
- Worked with the director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props, and costumes.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard the presentation of artistic vision.
- Distributed production scripts to cast members.
- Maintained reference copies of production designs and distributed them.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media,and Communication, Communication Studies
California State University, Mike Curb College of Arts
Northridge, CA05.2021
Associate of Arts - Communications
College of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA05.2020
Acting
The Acting Center
Sherman Oaks, CA02.2020
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Santa Clarita, CA06.2017
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Active Listening
- Customer Service and Assistance
- Computer Hardware Knowledge
- Customer Interaction
- Team Support
- Technical Training
- Reading Comprehension
- Google Docs
- Social Media Branding
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Personal and Friendly
- Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Handling Pressure
- Fast Learner
- Community Driven
- Artistic Floral Design
- Seasonal Displays
- Client Engagement and Assistance
- Bouquets Design
- Customer Orders
- Artistic Flower Arranging
Timeline
Barista
Bear Coast Coffee
03.2025 - 06.2025
Floral Designer
The Bloom Of Time
03.2024 - 11.2024
Florist
Browne's Flowers
12.2021 - 03.2024
Personal Assistant
Isagenix
06.2021 - 08.2021
Stage Manager
The Playhouse Theatre
08.2020 - 11.2020
Nanny
Care.com
01.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media,and Communication, Communication Studies
California State University, Mike Curb College of Arts
Associate of Arts - Communications
College of The Canyons
Acting
The Acting Center
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
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