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Deborah Schanzenbacher

Julia Flowers
Waterloo,ON
1
Language
35
Years of experience

Dynamic florist with expertise in floral design and customer engagement. Proven ability to create unique arrangements for various events, enhancing client satisfaction and driving sales.

Work History

Florist and Sales

2 Years 6 Months
Julia Flowers | 09.2023 - 03.2026
  • Designed custom floral arrangements for various events, enhancing customer satisfaction and experience.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of fresh flowers and supplies for daily operations.
  • Trained new staff on floral design techniques and customer service best practices, fostering team development.
  • Oversaw special event planning, coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery and setup of floral decorations.
  • Unpacked, steam, display designer clothes
  • Help customers with fit of designer clothes.
  • Helped at special events (open houses)

Florist

32 Years 7 Months
Zehrs Markets | 01.1991 - 08.2023
  • Arranged floral displays for various events, enhancing visual appeal and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers in selecting flowers and arrangements based on preferences and occasions.
  • Maintained inventory levels of fresh flowers and supplies to ensure availability and quality.
  • Operated point-of-sale system to process transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to create seasonal promotions and themed displays.
  • Trained new staff on floral arrangement techniques and customer service practices.
  • Implemented effective storage solutions for flowers, improving freshness and reducing waste.
  • Developed relationships with local suppliers to secure high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
  • Maintained fresh inventory through proper rotation, storage, and display methods.
  • Ensured store cleanliness and visual appeal by regularly maintaining displays, workspaces, and retail areas.
  • Built strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
  • Designed and arranged floral displays for various events, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with clients to design custom floral arrangements for weddings, events, and special occasions.
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.

Education

Floral Design - Floral Design

Clifford Evan’s Training Centre | Cambridge, ON | 11.2004

This coarse was offered through the Union and is the equivalent to Flowers Canada coarse.

Skills

Flower arranging
Sales and service-oriented
Customer Service-oriented
Bouquet wrapping
Care and handling techniques
Floral design
Floral preservation
Client engagement and assistance
Cost estimates
Client consultations
Wedding design
Delivery coordination
Color theory
Funeral arrangements
Specialty orders
Floral selection
Plant storage
Preservation methods
Arrangement creation
Order preparation and processing

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Florist and Sales

Julia Flowers
09.2023 - 03.2026Read More

Florist

Zehrs Markets
01.1991 - 08.2023Read More

Clifford Evan’s Training Centre

Floral Design from Floral Design
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Deborah Schanzenbacher