Stanley Epps
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Operations
Full Pot of Flowers
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.
General Manager
Jim Threlkel Botanicals
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2015 - 11.2023
- General Manager, Head Designer, Buyer, Personal Shopper for Interior Designers. Run and Schedule a crew of Plant Techs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Operator Owner
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Drove 18 wheeler making deliveries across the US coast to coast.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
Floral Designer - Christmas Designer - Buyer
Stan's Floral Concepts
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Traveled across the US, Caribbean and Brasil creating florals for events. I was at the Four seasons on the island of Nevis for all events and yearly for the holiday season to install the holiday decor.
Head Designer
Jim Threlkel Florist
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2009 - 06.2011
- I was responsible for all weekly florals for Hotels, Country Clubs, Restaurants and private residences.
- I purchased all the fresh flowers and supplies that was needed each week.
Head Designer/Floral Director
Designs By Sean
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09.2005 - 04.2009
- DBS was a small event company where I would talk with Sean to learn of his vision for each event and then I would create the florals to suit said vision.
- On site for the events I would oversee a crew to create the florals and room decor.
- I was the buyer for all supplies for the floral department.
- Directing the crew during room set up to insure the overall appearance is what Sean and client was expecting and always aiming to surpass both Sean and client.
Manager - Head Designer
Shields Warendorff
Manhattan, NY
04.1993 - 05.2005
- Buyer of all perishables, live plants and hard goods.
- Worked with 3 designers, 4 delivery/floral personnel for processing all incoming fresh greens and florals and maintaining store inventory and appearance.
- Ran crews for installations of all wedding and events
- Was responsible for all weekly floral deliveries and daily deliveries.
Skills
I consider myself a floral architect
With a natural gift for floral design, I create from the soul
I believe my hands create from the energy they feel from the items I touch
There has never been a project too large or small,
I Love what I do and it shows!
Timeline
Manager of Operations
Full Pot of Flowers
03.2024 - Current
General Manager
Jim Threlkel Botanicals
06.2015 - 11.2023
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Operator Owner
06.2014 - 06.2015
Floral Designer - Christmas Designer - Buyer
Stan's Floral Concepts
05.2011 - 06.2015
Head Designer
Jim Threlkel Florist
05.2009 - 06.2011
Head Designer/Floral Director
Designs By Sean
09.2005 - 04.2009
Manager - Head Designer
Shields Warendorff
04.1993 - 05.2005