Lindsey Dishon
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
As a professional within the wedding and corporate event industry, my career objective is to incorporate my sharp organizational and communication skills to coordinate exceptional events. With a Bachelor of Social Work degree, I possess strong assessment skills, enabling me to evaluate client goals and develop a plan to execute events that reflect client's vision. Strong multi-tasking, customer service, and time management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Florals by Lindsey LLC
Sarasota, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Assess client vision and goals for the outcome of their event
- Create vision boards, floral recipes, formal proposals, etc. to present to prospective clients regarding their event
- Lead Designer for floral services. Creates fresh compositions up to date with the latest floral trends to stay relevant within the industry
- Uses problem solving and creative thinking to find innovative solutions to problems that may arise with a client request
- Responds to all inquiries in a time efficient manner
- Develops rapport among venues, vendors, and clients to create social networks that will open more opportunities for future events
- Coordinated pricing and sales
Residential Case Manager
Selah Freedom
Bradenton, FL
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided comprehensive case management services to victims of human trafficking using a trauma-informed approach.
- Proficient in conducting needs assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating services to assist in the recovery of survivors.
- Assisted clients with accessing legal resources and guided them through legal processes such as court appearances, name changes, probation maintenance, obtaining legal documents, etc.
- Scheduled client's medical appointments and managed program calendar.
- Processed with client's to discuss emotions and helped develop plans to best work through difficulties.
Floral Assistant
Hartworks Floral
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed
- Managed Social Media content and engaged with audience
- Kept track of inventory and assisted in restock and organization of floral tools
- Learned from luxury florists to design high quality centerpieces, installations, etc
- Designed client's personal florals such as boutonniere's and corsages
- Assisted with event day setup and delivery
- Processed floral product and foliage while maintaining organized studio space.
Case Management Intern
Alabaster Jar Project
Escondido, CA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assists Case Manager to work with client's who have been victims of human-trafficking and connects them to appropriate resources
- Helps with coordination of fundraising and volunteer events
- Input client information into spreadsheets and case management database to provide case manager with quick access to essential client data
- Research new client resources as well as implications of Human Trafficking and exploitation on victims
After-school Enrichment Instructor
Gizmos and Gadgets
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Educated students K-5 about STEAM related subjects using hands-on curriculum and projects.
- Built meaningful relationships with students and their parents.
- Dealt with conflict among students in the classroom setting, including contacting parents when needed.
- Watched over the safety of children within experiments and outdoor activities.
Chapter Organizational Leader
Flood Student Missions
Cumming, GA
09.2014 - 05.2019
- Organized service projects and monthly club chapter meetings.
- Communicated with a variety of non-profit managers to coordinate service efforts.
- Attended weekly service projects such as street outreach and food banks.
- Facilitated team debrief with those in attendance of the weekly service project.
Poppy Freelance Designer
Poppy Flowers
10.2023 - Current
- Designed custom floral arrangements according to client specifications.
- Executed floral delivery and installation to weddings based on written instructions from Poppy team.
Director of Events
Fletch Wholesale
St. Petersburg, FL, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Organized and managed multiple events simultaneously, ensuring that all deadlines were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure necessary supplies and services for successful event execution.
- Hosted workshops, ensuring all materials were provided, and details were properly provided to attendees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA05.2023
Skills
- Project Coordination & Special Events Planning
- Well Trained in Microsoft Office, Excel, & Honeybook
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Client Consultations & Proposal Writing
- Vendor relationships
- Customer Orders
- Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive Empathy, & Cultural Competence
- Motivated
- Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Poppy Freelance Designer
Poppy Flowers
10.2023 - Current
Director of Events
Fletch Wholesale
09.2023 - Current
Residential Case Manager
Selah Freedom
05.2023 - 11.2024
Small Business Owner
Florals by Lindsey LLC
09.2022 - Current
Case Management Intern
Alabaster Jar Project
09.2022 - 05.2023
Floral Assistant
Hartworks Floral
12.2021 - 09.2022
After-school Enrichment Instructor
Gizmos and Gadgets
08.2021 - 05.2022
Chapter Organizational Leader
Flood Student Missions
09.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Point Loma Nazarene University
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