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Melanie DeSario

Lead Floral Designer
Las Vegas,NV
Melanie DeSario

Summary

Experienced leader in the floral industry with success working in demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful floral design teams. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to improving operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Encouraging leader and problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact the success of the floral design team. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

MGM Resorts Corporate, Las Vegas, NV

Lead Floral Designer
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

Oversees the design floor production of all retail, wedding, event and property floral designs and oversees the delivery process.

Orders all product for retail sales, including fresh flowers, hard goods and balloon supplies.

Quality control and training and mentoring of designers and laborers.

Maintains fresh floral arrangements in retail concierge coolers

Rotation and area scheduling for laborers and designers

Consults with internal and external guests and concierge via phone and email to provide quotes for floral inquiries.

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

FloralMD , Las Vegas , NV

Owner
05.2006 - Current

Job overview

I own and operate a home based floral design business that specializes in weddings, events, home decor and flowers for dances, such as homecoming and prom. I have operated this business part time since 2006. I am very fortunate to be able to give back to the community through this business, by using my talents and skills to donate floral design decor to several nonprofit organizations in the Las Vegas area. I donate my time to teach FFA (Future Farmers of America) students at a local high school basic skills of floral design.

MGM Resorts/Bellagio Floral

Floral Designer
02.2010 - 12.2021

Job overview

Designed florals for weddings, retail, events and visual designs for properties. Setups of weddings, events and maintained the property floral designs with high standards to provide the best guest experiences.

Bellagio Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Floral Designer
09.2001 - 06.2003

Job overview

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Strengthened floral design skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on wedding design work.

Education

College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV

from Ornamental Horticulture Floral Design

University Overview

Skills

  • Floral Design knowledge and experience
  • Event and Wedding Design Proficiency
  • Vendor and Employee relationships
  • Floral and plant knowledge
  • Floral Sourcing Expertise
  • Scheduling experience
  • Quality control and product rotation
  • Consultations and quotes for retail, wedding and events

Timeline

Lead Floral Designer
MGM Resorts Corporate
12.2021 - Current
Floral Designer
MGM Resorts/Bellagio Floral
02.2010 - 12.2021
Owner
FloralMD
05.2006 - Current
Floral Designer
Bellagio Hotel and Casino
09.2001 - 06.2003
College of Southern Nevada
from Ornamental Horticulture Floral Design
Melanie DeSarioLead Floral Designer