Michael Avakian
Summary
Floral designer with both silk and fresh flower arranging experience. Eager to further my knowledge and work experience in the floral industry particularly in event spaces.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Floral Designer
02.2024 - Current
- Creating silk floral arrangements to fit the mood of musical acts in a nightlife space
- Sourcing, designing, and supplying floral birdcages for an outdoor photoshoot
- Solo on site set up and break down.
Floral Designer
Wyckoff Florist & Gifts
11.2022 - Current
- Working as a team to set up and break down weddings
- Decorating for holidays at Aldo's Ristorante & The Brick House restaurants
- Supplying bi-weekly arrangements for local cafes
- Designing pieces for viewings and funeral services including standing sprays, casket sprays, baskets, standing crosses, open hearts, etc.
- Consulting with customers about their floral needs in regards to funerals and small parties
- Designing everyday pieces for local clientele (anniversaries, birthdays, special occasions)
- Production style work during holidays and proms
- Making local deliveries
Floral Designer
River Dell Flowers
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Tending to the greenhouse (watering plants, removing dead foliage and blooms)
- Managing inventory upon receiving deliveries from wholesalers
- Arranging merchandise throughout storefront
- Pricing floral arrangements
- Assisting front end during rush of holiday and prom time in-store pickups
Groundskeeper
Bergen County Parks Department
01.2015 - 11.2022
- Collaborating with co-workers as a team to complete tasks
- Working with the public
- Assisting with event setup & breakdown of Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park
- Designing and installing several annual and perennial gardens for various locations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Ornamental Horticulture -
Bergen Community College
12.2017
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Communication
- Organization
- Design
- Floral and plant knowledge
- Floral Trend Awareness
- Adaptability
References Available
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Rollerblading
- Drawing
- Hiking
- Photography
- Animals
- Visiting Museums and Botanical Gardens
Accomplishments
- Work featured in online article for Paper Magazine
- Received full time status and raise at workplace within first year of employment
Timeline
Freelance Floral Designer
02.2024 - Current
Floral Designer
Wyckoff Florist & Gifts
11.2022 - Current
Floral Designer
River Dell Flowers
11.2022 - 09.2023
Groundskeeper
Bergen County Parks Department
01.2015 - 11.2022
Associate of Applied Science in Ornamental Horticulture -
Bergen Community College