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Sumitra Red Fox

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, Australia
10.1991

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

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