Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

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Sumitra Red Fox

College Park,MD

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Manager

Flower Girl Designs LLC

College Park, MD

04.2019 - Current

Met with brides to discuss their vision.
Wrote proposals within the brides budget.
Sourced, purchased inventory.
Venue inspections with other vendors.
Set up, delivery and execution of wedding / event.
Kept track of budgeting / time management,
Managed staff and maintained timelines.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
Responded to approximately 20 emails and phone calls a day.

Cooler Manager

Amaryllis

Lanham, MD

10.2019 - 02.2020

Responsible for receiving all product and checking quality.
Making sure all of the flowers were processed correctly.
Made sure all of the flowers were separated according to the wedding / event.
Rotation and disposal of flowers and getting credit,
General management of two very large coolers for production company,
Maintained a clean and organized cooler environment, adhering to strict safety and hygiene standards.

Head of Weddings

Boulder Blooms

Boulder, CO

02.2018 - 10.2018

Responsible for the daily running of the wedding department.
Scheduled consults with brides.
Wrote proposals.
Ordered flowers and hardware for wedding / event.
Designed and executed wedding / event, including day-of coordination.
Communicated with other vendors and venue managers to ensure a smooth event.
Managed staff for weddings.
Logistics for delivery, set up and strike.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Wedding Coordinator

Phillipe Bronn Events

Chicago, IL

11.2016 - 11.2017

Set up consultations and walk throughs with brides.
Wrote proposals with concepts and ideas.
Maintain client contact from first meet until end of event.
Drafted timelines and worked with other vendors.
Coordinated shuttled and other transport for guests.
Assisted with all duties on day of wedding.
Communication with audio / av onsite.
BEO between departments.
Ensured timely execution of all wedding day tasks, facilitating smooth transitions between ceremony components.
Oversaw setup and breakdown of wedding decorations and supplies.
Designed detailed timelines for each wedding event, ensuring clear expectations were set and met by all parties involved.

Owner / Creative Direstor

Uptown Events

Sioux Falls, SD

09.2013 - 09.2015

Owner / manager of a boutique wedding business.
Creative Director of all weddings / events.
Web design / blogging.
Consults and writing proposals.
Coordination of staff on wedding day.
Budgeting, purchasing, inventory.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Floral Department Manager

Four Seasons Hotel

Lanai, HI

11.2011 - 01.2013

Department Manager in charge of all weddings / events / guests / lobby / restaurants flowers.
Managed 2 staff directly, co managed the department.
Purchasing of all stock and hardware for the department.
Accounts payable / accounts receivable.
Communication and daily meetings with the other department managers.
All facets of running a large scale floral business.
Collaborated with event planners to provide stunning floral arrangements for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions.