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Maria Owston

Oceanside,United States
Maria Owston

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Summary

Highly communicative employee with expertise helping customers execute floral visions as well as an advance understanding of retail and event planning.

Personable and friendly with superb presentation skills.


Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Blush Botanicals

Floral Designer
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.

Maria Owston Floral Designs

Lead Floral Designer
05.2013 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.

Coldstone Creamery

Business Owner
06.2006 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths

Education

Flower Design Schools of America
San Diego, CA

Certified Flower Designer from Design
03.2014

CEU San Pablo University
Madrid, Spain

Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
06.2004

Skills

  • Arrangement Desig
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Client Consultations
  • Client Meetings
  • Creative Solutions
  • Design Specifications
  • Dynamic Personality
  • Office Support
  • Daily Cash Management
  • Team Goals

Timeline

Floral Designer

Blush Botanicals
04.2021 - Current

Lead Floral Designer

Maria Owston Floral Designs
05.2013 - 11.2016

Business Owner

Coldstone Creamery
06.2006 - 06.2010

Flower Design Schools of America

Certified Flower Designer from Design

CEU San Pablo University

Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
Maria Owston