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Melanie King

Laurel,DE

Summary

Talented Florist leveraging 20+ years of experience in retail floral settings and strong consultative sales techniques. Offering in-depth knowledge of diverse seasonal products, cost-effective pricing and wholesale availability. Reputation for creative, unique designs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Florist

Pushn Petals Florist
Laurel, DE
07.2020 - 03.2022
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
  • Quoted, generated and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
  • Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
  • Provided customers with care directions for flower arrangements.
  • Sourced and selected wholesale flower distributors aligned with inventory needs and customer demand.

Florist Manager

Posey Palace Florist
Seaford, DE
06.2000 - 03.2020
  • Monitored special orders to promote timely deliveries of floral displays, bouquets and decorative items.
  • Trained multiple employees on microsoft word , Dove POS and basic retail skills .
  • Inventoried plants and flower care supplies and ordered more.
  • Supervised 6 employees in floral department.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly. Holidays
  • Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
  • Educated staff on strategies for handling difficult customers and challenging situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Dorchester High School
Hurlock, MD
06.2000

Skills

  • Data Operations
  • Staff Assignments
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Store Presentation
  • Corrective Actions
  • Providing Feedback
  • Product Selection
  • Processing Procedures
  • Phone Systems
  • Client Support
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Customer Inquiries
  • POS Transactions
  • Product Availability
  • Revenue Growth
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Administrative Support

Timeline

Florist

Pushn Petals Florist
07.2020 - 03.2022

Florist Manager

Posey Palace Florist
06.2000 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

North Dorchester High School

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