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Rebekah Vandeveer

Clarksville,TN

Summary

At Kroger, as a Lead Floral Designer, I spearheaded the revamping of supply ordering, cutting costs and boosting efficiency. My knack for creating impactful floral designs and mentoring staff, coupled with strong communication and inventory control skills, significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and shop revenue.

Designs and arranges floral displays, bouquets and arrangements aligned with holiday trends and customer requests. Knowledgeable about balloons, candy and gift baskets, as well as corsages, boutonnieres and wrist bouquets.

Creative individual with extensive understanding of plants and flowers. Energetic Floral Designer brings complex design ideas to fruition, exceeding client expectations. Specialist in special events such as banquets, weddings and corporate dinners.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Floral Designer

Kroger
08.2018 - Current
  • Streamlined ordering processes for floral supplies, resulting in reduced costs and improved efficiency.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring adequate stock levels of flowers and materials for timely order fulfillment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues professionally.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually stunning and memorable floral designs for various events.
  • Mentored junior designers, sharing expertise on floral design techniques and industry trends.
  • Created an inviting storefront environment with eye-catching displays that showcased the company''s design capabilities while enticing customers to explore further offerings inside.
  • Increased revenue through upselling services like custom installations or add-on items during client consultations.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
  • Assisted customers in selecting flowers and accessories, tailoring orders to fit budget and occasion.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of shop, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
  • Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.

Store Clerk

Kroger
12.2011 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining a welcoming store atmosphere by keeping common areas clean, well-lit, and inviting for customers.
  • Assisted customer by locating items, processing payments, and carrying out heavy purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Provided backroom support by organizing incoming shipments, tagging merchandise correctly, and restocking shelves as needed.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Processed credit, debit and cash transactions correctly to obtain full payment of customer purchases.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hillwood Comp Highschool
Nashville
05-2013

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Floral arrangement techniques
  • Project coordination expertise
  • Team leadership
  • Quality control standards
  • Inventory control
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Sales and marketing
  • Floral preservation techniques
  • Plant care
  • Social media promotion
  • Bouquets design
  • Customer service

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • I have a passion for photography and editing photos
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
  • Gym Workouts

Timeline

Lead Floral Designer

Kroger
08.2018 - Current

Store Clerk

Kroger
12.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hillwood Comp Highschool

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