Kathryn Meyer
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Brings a strong background in floral design and inventory management, emphasizing creative merchandising and customer service excellence. Proven ability to craft engaging displays that enhance shopping experiences while effectively managing inventory to maximize sales potential.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Sales Associate
MOTE gift shop Event Network
Sarasota, Florida
09.2025 - Current
- Trained new associates on store policies and customer service best practices, improving customer interactions and service quality.
- Assisted guests with merchandise selection, enhancing their shopping experience and driving sales.
- Executed store and POS opening and closing procedures to ensure operational readiness.
- Maintained visual standards throughout the store, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages customer engagement.
- Organized and stocked merchandise to enhance shopping convenience. Efficiently optimized product availability.
- Conducted POS audits on returns and sales to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Floral Specialist/ Produce Clerk
Publix
Bradenton, USA
04.2018 - 09.2025
- Designed custom floral arrangements for events and weddings.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
- Designed eye-catching displays for sale items and holiday promotions to attract customer interest.
- Managed supply orders and maintained optimal inventory levels to ensure product availability.
- Managed daily grading and restocking of inventory on sales floor.
- Assisted produce department with stocking, grading, and pricing tasks.
- Coordinated food donations to local organizations, ensuring timely delivery and support for community needs.
- Assisted multiple departments with daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency. to maintain operational efficiency.
Office Coordinator and Scheduler
Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design
Sarasota, USA
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Scheduled subcontractors to ensure alignment with project timelines and enhance workflow.
- Ordered fabrics and managed sample room to ensure design accuracy and client satisfaction.
- Coordinated furniture and accessory deliveries to ensure timely arrival for projects.
- Ensured products were in stock to meet project needs. across all necessary sources.
- Procured lighting accessories to enhance project aesthetics.
- Assisted designers in selecting samples for client presentation boards.
- Updated catalog room to reflect current inventory and product options.
- Maintained tax, workers' compensation, and liability records for subcontractors.
Design Room Manager
Lux Art Silks
Sarasota, USA
07.2013 - 04.2017
- Led design team for silk floral production in design room.
- Inspected quality and consistency of designs to ensure standards were met.
- Scheduled production orders in design room efficiently.
- Created first edition floral designs for cataloging and market showrooms in Dallas and High Point.
- Developed custom designs tailored to client specifications.
- Managed installations for residential and corporate clients, achieving high satisfaction rates.
- Transitioned showroom displays from holiday themes to everyday arrangements, improving overall visual appeal. from holiday displays to everyday arrangements.
Floral Specialist
Publix
Bradenton, USA
11.2009 - 07.2013
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Delegated tasks to departmental employees based on priority, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
Visual Merchandiser
Kings Wholesale
Bradenton, USA
01.2006 - 11.2009
- Designed showroom displays for floral products, enhancing visual appeal to attract customers.
- Participated in seasonal market buying, curating product selection to align with customer trends.
- Collaborated with clients, delivering precise product specifications and availability for informed decision-making.
- Addressed customer inquiries promptly to ensure satisfaction and resolve issues.
Owner
Stembenders
Bradenton, USA
09.1995 - 02.2004
- Owned and operated local flower shop, employing six talented designers and staff.
- Designed custom floral arrangements for weddings and corporate events, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Built strong clientele relationships, leading to increased repeat business.
- Developed unique daily designs, enhancing regular business offerings.
- Facilitated educational workshops for organizations and clients, promoting floral design knowledge.
- Contracted with regional wholesalers to design seasonal merchandise showrooms.
- Engaged in local charitable events to support community causes. to support local community initiatives.
- Served on boards of directors for Florida State Florist Association and Florida West Coast Florist Association.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota06-1984
Skills
- Floral design
- Sales orientation
- Merchandising and displays
- Inventory management
- Event planning
- Customer excellence
- Client engagement
- Vendor management
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Communication skills
Timeline
Team Lead Sales Associate
MOTE gift shop Event Network
09.2025 - Current
Floral Specialist/ Produce Clerk
Publix
04.2018 - 09.2025
Office Coordinator and Scheduler
Anne Folsom Smith Interior Design
04.2017 - 04.2018
Design Room Manager
Lux Art Silks
07.2013 - 04.2017
Floral Specialist
Publix
11.2009 - 07.2013
Visual Merchandiser
Kings Wholesale
01.2006 - 11.2009
Owner
Stembenders
09.1995 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School