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Sara Gorstein

Mount Prospect,IL

Summary

Dynamic floral designer and manager with a proven track record excelling in customer service and team leadership. Expert in creating innovative floral arrangements and optimizing inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for mentoring junior designers and delivering exceptional event experiences, ensuring client satisfaction and engagement.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

The English Garden
  • Supported team in daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks
  • Assisted in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
  • Learned and adhered to safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all team members
  • Collaborated with colleagues to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in service delivery
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

SBA Contractor

The White House
Washington DC
2008 - Current

Assisted the head floral designer with floral arrangements for most State dinners and events.

Floral Designer Freelance

Self Employed
Mount Prospect
1997 - Current
  • Designed and created floral arrangements for various events, ensuring alignment with client specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate timely delivery of floral products to customers.
  • Managed inventory of flowers and supplies, maintaining quality and freshness for all designs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, assisting clients in selecting appropriate arrangements for occasions.

Head Floral Designer

M on the Square
Lake Forest, IL
2019 - 2023
  • Designed custom floral arrangements for diverse events, ensuring alignment with client vision and preferences.
  • Managed inventory of flowers and supplies, optimizing stock levels to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute large-scale installations, maintaining high standards of quality and creativity.
  • Trained junior designers in floral techniques and design principles, fostering skill development within the team.
  • Coordinated logistics for event setups, ensuring timely delivery and setup of floral displays at venues.
  • Developed innovative design concepts based on current trends, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Manager

The English Garden

SBA Contractor

The White House
2008 - Current

Floral Designer Freelance

Self Employed
1997 - Current

Head Floral Designer

M on the Square
2019 - 2023

Associate of Arts -

Johnson And Wales University
Sara Gorstein