Hi, I’m
Kristine McKeown
Helendale,CA
Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.
Winston Churchill
Summary
Talented Floral Designer accustomed to overseeing and executing unique creations, including centerpieces, bouquets and arrangements. Highly communicative employee with expertise helping customers execute floral visions.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Gurlfood
Floral Designer
05.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Imparted knowledge on plants and flowers to customers.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Drove customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
Hawthorn Suites Hotel
Front Desk Agent
04.2017 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Monitored hotel's budget and financial records.
- Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
- Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email, or phone.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Promoted hotel brand's loyalty program via social media, email and direct mail.
- Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
- Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
Elite Models
International Fashion Model
05.1994 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Promoted products and services by posing for commercials, live shows, and photo shoots.
- Met changing needs of diverse runway shows and events for flexible support.
- Built extensive modeling portfolios showcasing adaptability and versatility for varied brands.
- Promoted beauty products by posing for advertisement campaigns.
- Attended designer meetings to determine guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
- Maintained readiness for all jobs by keeping up with proper self-care and effective stress management strategies.
- Maintained high levels of professionalism in over 2000 shoots.
- Forged constructive relationships with photographers, creative directors and fashion professionals for productive working environments.
- Walked runways to introduce new collections.
- Kept up with personal care to cut down on wait times for hair, makeup and styling.
- Developed growing contacts networks to secure regular work.
- Demonstrated athletic wear for sports brands.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Created looks according to brand directives through photographer, stylist and makeup artist collaboration.
- Appeared on TV commercials to promote consumer goods.
- Understood fashion trends to accurately portray brand and client briefs.
- Secured repeat bookings through outstanding professionalism and versatility.
- Modeled in editorial shoots for fashion magazines.
Education
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow, CA
Associate of Science from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05.2023
University Overview
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa All-California Award
- Awarded 2022 Coca Cola Leadership Award
- Anita Snedeker CTE Award
- Barstow College Foundation Scholarship Recipient
- 3.52 GPA
- PTK Member and President
- Elected Captain of SOLVE CC
Academy Of Arts UniversitySan Francisco, CA
Associate of Arts from Fashion Merchandising
Skills
- Serve Clients
- Inventory Management Systems
- Design Specifications
- Workload Delegation
- Cash Register Operations
- Gift Wrapping
- POS Software
- Creative Solutions
- Order Placement
- Client Meetings
- Creative Merchandising
- Artistic Flower Arranging
- Create In-Store Displays
- Arrangement Design
- Price Negotiation
- Sketch Drawings
- Visual Displays
- Technical Sketches
- Adobe Illustrator
- Creative Design
- Final Sketches
- Project Requirements
- Social Media Advertising
- C-DESIGN Fashion
- Manufacturing Coordination
- Store Layouts
- Product Needs Assessment
- Detail Drawings
Pottery, Kite Flying, Painting
Took Pottery classes for 2 years. I created vases, serving dishes, tea pots, and cat and rabbit sculptures.
I paint with oils and I enjoy architectural scenes most.
Flying kites is how I relax. It is my way of feeling nature and creating an achievement with it's sources of wind.
Availability
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Timeline
Floral Designer
Gurlfood
05.2019 - 01.2022
Front Desk Agent
Hawthorn Suites Hotel
04.2017 - 11.2018
International Fashion Model
Elite Models
05.1994 - 01.2005
Barstow Community College
Associate of Science from Liberal Arts And Sciences
Academy Of Arts University
Associate of Arts from Fashion Merchandising
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