Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Interests
Timeline

Kasey Salazar

Cactus & Tropicals
Goodyear,AZ
22
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented floral lead with strong customer service skills and artistic ability. Proven track record in managing multiple projects and creating visually appealing arrangements that enhance customer satisfaction.

Work History

Floral Lead

5 Years 9 Months
Cactus & Tropicals | 10.2020 - 07.2026
  • Leadership over a team of retail and event florists.
  • Facilitating the corporation's on-site, event showcase, as lead florist.
  • Wedding floral consultations, drawing up proposals, pricing and contracts.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with team members, customers, and vendors.
  • Assisted with day-to-day floral shop operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members, providing
  • Attended networking events with other vendors.
  • Represented the corporation at various bridal expos, and staffed their booth.
  • Proven ability to problem solve and troubleshoot, during high stress, large scale wedding installs.
  • Successfully facilitated large scale, high end wedding installs.

Floral Designer/Assistant Store Manager

15 Years 9 Months
Leppell's Flowers and Gifts | 01.2005 - 10.2020
  • Improved workflow efficiency by organizing workspace and streamlining preparation processes for designs.
  • Implemented seasonal display changes, refreshing visual merchandising to attract customer interest and boost sales.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing floral arrangements tailored to individual preferences.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests from clients.
  • Supported efficient workflow during peak seasons by effectively prioritizing tasks according to deadlines.
  • Worked efficiently during peak/holiday seasons.
  • New hire training. Supporting a team and offering guidance.

Education

Peninsula College | Port Angeles, WA

Olympic College | Bremerton, WA

Skills

Positive demeanor
Team collaboration
Customer engagement
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Floral design
Issue resolution
Floral design

Interests

Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making
experimenting with recipes.
Cooking
Gardening
Sharing travel tips
recommendations
and insights with fellow enthusiasts. Travel planning
as a hobby
for friends and associates.
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community.
Caring for my Holland Lop.
Animal Welfare Advocacy
Kayaking
I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings.
Wine Tasting
Participating in and volunteering for social justice causes.

Timeline

Floral Lead

Cactus & Tropicals
10.2020 - 07.2026Read More

Floral Designer/Assistant Store Manager

Leppell's Flowers and Gifts
01.2005 - 10.2020Read More

Peninsula College

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Olympic College

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Kasey Salazar