Lisa Corrie
Meridian,ID
Summary
Dedicated floral assistant with experience in inventory management and team collaboration. Skilled in providing expert advice on flower selection, ensuring fresh and stunning arrangements that meet client expectations.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral Assistant
Designs by Diana
Boise, Idaho
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating floral arrangements for various events and occasions.
- Maintained inventory of flowers and supplies to ensure availability.
- Provided customer service by assisting clients with their floral selections.
- Prepared flowers by trimming, cleaning, and hydrating before arrangements.
- Supported team members in setting up displays and organizing workstations.
- Organized daily tasks to ensure efficient workflow during busy periods.
- Implemented proper care techniques for maintaining flower freshness and longevity.
- Kept work areas clean at all times by sweeping floors and wiping down counters and tables.
- Unpacked boxes of fresh cut flowers from wholesalers and suppliers and stored them properly according to type and species.
- Provided advice to customers on flower types, colors, and combinations that best suit their needs.
- Organized floral arrangements in the store's display cases.
- Inspected incoming shipments of flowers for quality assurance prior to stocking shelves.
- Delivered floral arrangements to local businesses and residences as needed.
- Maintained records of flower inventory, ordering, and pricing information.
- Assisted with designing centerpieces for corporate events or other functions as requested.
- Operated cash register during peak hours while providing excellent customer service.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling sharp tools such as scissors or knives while creating floral designs.
- Ensured freshness of all flowers by regularly checking quality and replacing wilted or expired items.
- Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.
- Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Maintained portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities.
- Assisted in selecting flowers and materials for customer orders.
- Learned proper care techniques for maintaining flower freshness.
- Organized workspaces and maintained cleanliness throughout the shop.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance shopping experience.
- Engaged in team brainstorming sessions to create new designs.
- Supported inventory management by tracking flower stock levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues on seasonal display setups and promotions.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
- Ensured that all products were properly priced before being displayed in the shop.
- Developed promotional displays to attract new customers.
- Conducted regular quality checks on incoming shipments of fresh flowers.
- Organized flower inventory to ensure availability for customer orders.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Advised customers on color combinations, flower types, and other design elements for their order.
- Communicated effectively with suppliers to obtain discounts or better pricing on materials.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with local courier services for timely delivery of floral arrangements.
- Ordered supplies from wholesalers to maintain adequate stock levels in the store.
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for fresh flowers.
- Prepared weekly reports regarding sales figures and product trends.
- Participated in industry trade shows to showcase products and services.
- Updated social media accounts regularly with images of latest creations.
- Handled complaints from unsatisfied customers promptly and professionally.
- Provided guidance on care and maintenance of freshly cut flowers.
- Monitored competitor activities to stay ahead of the market trends.
- Inspected each finished arrangement prior to packaging and delivery.
- Assisted in designing floral arrangements for various events and occasions.
- Provided customer service by helping clients select appropriate floral products.
- Prepared and packaged floral arrangements for delivery and pickup.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the work area and display sections.
- Operated tools and equipment for cutting, arranging, and preserving flowers.
- Placed orders with suppliers when necessary to restock inventory levels.
- Set up displays in the store window promoting seasonal products or special offers.
- Assisted customers with selecting and purchasing flowers for special occasions.
- Created custom bouquets for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays.
Floral Designer
Boise at its best
Boise, Idaho
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Designed unique floral arrangements for various events and occasions.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their floral preferences and themes.
- Selected fresh flowers and materials from local suppliers for quality assurance.
- Created visually appealing displays to enhance the storefront's aesthetics.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while using floral tools and equipment.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
- Conducted regular quality checks on incoming shipments of fresh flowers.
- 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.
- Participated in industry trade shows to showcase products and services.
- Inspected each finished arrangement prior to packaging and delivery.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
Floral designer/manager
Ridley’s Family Market
Middleton, Idaho
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Designed custom floral arrangements for various occasions and events.
- Collaborated with customers to understand their floral preferences and needs.
- Prepared and maintained floral displays to enhance store aesthetics.
- Managed inventory of flowers and supplies, ensuring freshness and availability.
- Assisted in training new staff on floral design techniques and customer service.
- Operated tools and equipment for cutting, arranging, and preserving flowers.
- Provided exceptional customer service during high-traffic seasonal periods.
- Developed creative concepts for promotional displays to attract customers.
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
- Ensured that all products were properly priced before being displayed in the shop.
- Conducted regular quality checks on incoming shipments of fresh flowers.
- Organized flower inventory to ensure availability for customer orders.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Communicated effectively with suppliers to obtain discounts or better pricing on materials.
- Ordered supplies from wholesalers to maintain adequate stock levels in the store.
- Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for fresh flowers.
- Prepared weekly reports regarding sales figures and product trends.
- Handled complaints from unsatisfied customers promptly and professionally.
- Inspected each finished arrangement prior to packaging and delivery.
- Created tabletop and various other custom arrangements or pieces.
- Pruned flora and fauna to fit perfectly into bouquets and arrangements.
- Managed inventory levels and organized product displays effectively.
- Trained new employees on store policies and customer service procedures.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Education
Certificate - Travel And Transportation
Park’s Business College
Denver, CO 01.1981 - 08.1982
Skills
- Floral preservation techniques
- Plant care proficiency
- Point-of-sale system
- Flower identification
Timeline
Floral Assistant
Designs by Diana
02.2024 - Current
Floral Designer
Boise at its best
03.2023 - 09.2025
Floral designer/manager
Ridley’s Family Market
10.2018 - 09.2023
Certificate - Travel And Transportation
Park’s Business College
01.1981 - 08.1982