Sumitra Red Fox
College Park,MD
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Manager
Flower Girl Designs LLC
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Education
Certificate - Communication
University of Technology
Sydney, Australia10.1991
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Phone - Number
3017323066
Timeline
Cooler Manager
Amaryllis
10.2019 - 02.2020
Owner / Manager
Flower Girl Designs LLC
04.2019 - Current
Head of Weddings
Boulder Blooms
02.2018 - 10.2018
Wedding Coordinator
Phillipe Bronn Events
11.2016 - 11.2017
Owner / Creative Direstor
Uptown Events
09.2013 - 09.2015
Floral Department Manager
Four Seasons Hotel
11.2011 - 01.2013
Certificate - Communication
University of Technology