Lynda Poulter
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
At My Fair Lady Flowers, I excelled as a Floral Designer, leveraging my expertise in wedding floral design and exceptional communication to enhance customer satisfaction and foster strong vendor relationships. My proactive approach and attention to detail led to innovative designs and efficient order fulfillment, significantly contributing to memorable events and positive client experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral Designer
My Fair Lady Flowers
03.2000 - 10.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and unique floral designs tailored to individual preferences.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal levels of fresh flowers and supplies while minimizing waste.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety standards and minimizing potential hazards for staff and customers.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
- Adapted quickly to changing trends in the floral industry, acquiring new skills as needed to effectively serve diverse client needs.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Consistently met tight deadlines for large-scale orders, coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery and installation of arrangements.
- Maintained detailed records of client consultations, design specifications, order details, and invoicing information for seamless communication across the team.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing on premium flowers and materials without compromising quality.
- Collaborated with event planners to create memorable floral installations for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.
- Designed custom sympathy arrangements that provided comfort during difficult times while reflecting the personality of the deceased loved one.
- Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses while maintaining high standards of quality in all products delivered.
- Mentored junior designers in advanced techniques, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Revitalized store displays with seasonally appropriate arrangements showcasing current trends in color palettes and materials usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Coombe Academy
London, EnglandSkills
- Wedding Floral Design
- Floral shop assistance
- Sales and Marketing
- Creative merchandising and display
- Flower Identification
- Customer Orders
- Floral Consultations
- Flower arranging
- Vendor relationships
- Order Placement
- Hand Tying Bouquets
- Event Planning Expertise
- Funeral Floral Design
- Wired Floral Designs
- Floral Trend Awareness
- Client Consultations
- Color theory knowledge
- Large order fulfillment
- Special occasion decorative pieces
- Seasonal Arrangements
- Window Display Design
- Stock organization
Timeline
Floral Designer
My Fair Lady Flowers
03.2000 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Francis Coombe Academy
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