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Work History
Education
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Ineke Rombouts

Salford,Ontario

Summary

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 20 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.


Creative individual with extensive understanding of plants and flowers. Energetic Floral Designer brings complex design ideas to fruition, exceeding client expectations. Specialist in special events such as banquets, weddings and corporate dinners.


Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound

judgment to positively impact company success.



Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed

Rombouts Pottery & Flowers
04.2004 - Current

Flowers are made for weddings , funerals, special occasions and holidays, like bouquets and arrangements. decorate event spaces,

open houses and garden fairs orgnaised in and around the studio.

the pottery is made in the studio for decorational and functional ware made in my own kiln

giving workshops for pottery and flowers.

2020 we start selling arteflame grills in canada in 2021 we became distribitor in canada , we give cooking demonstration , cooking for groups and sell to end users and giving them the experience of woodfired cooking.

  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Owner

Rombouts AG Services Inc
11.2004 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.

Floral Designer

Mostly Roses
05.2004 - 12.2004
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics, and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.

Supermarket Management Assistence

Albert Heijn
07.2003 - 03.2004
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient store operations and maintaining a well-organized, clean environment.
  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal product availability and minimal waste.
  • Enhanced employee performance with thorough training programs and regular feedback sessions.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work culture and offering competitive compensation packages.
  • Managed financial aspects of supermarket operations, including budgeting, revenue tracking, and expense control.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize theft occurrences and improve overall profitability.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members, setting clear expectations for future goals and career development opportunities.

Supermarket Manager Assistence

Albert Heijn
02.1998 - 06.2003

started in 1997 as an cashier on the flower department and grow true to Manager assistance to supermarket manger assistance over the years,

  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient store operations and maintaining a well-organized, clean environment.
  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal product availability and minimal waste.
  • Enhanced employee performance with thorough training programs and regular feedback sessions.
  • Improved overall sales growth through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work culture and offering competitive compensation packages.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety, and legal regulations to maintain a safe shopping experience for customers.
  • Managed financial aspects of supermarket operations, including budgeting, revenue tracking, and expense control.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize theft occurrences and improve overall profitability.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory levels accordingly for maximum efficiency.
  • Boosted employee morale through recognition programs, celebrating individual achievements and promoting teamwork in problem-solving efforts.
  • Leveraged technology solutions to streamline administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll processing, and inventory tracking.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Floral Designer

The Clock In Eelde
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal levels of fresh flowers and supplies while minimizing waste.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines for large-scale orders, coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery and installation of arrangements.

Education

Management Course

Albert Heijn , Private Education
Netherlands
07.2003

Floral Designer

Terra College
Emmen Netherlands
07.1995

Skills

  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Health and Safety
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Staff Supervision
  • Time Management
  • Fiscal Management
  • Business Administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Scheduling and Coordinating

Timeline

Owner

Rombouts AG Services Inc
11.2004 - 12.2023

Floral Designer

Mostly Roses
05.2004 - 12.2004

Self Employed

Rombouts Pottery & Flowers
04.2004 - Current

Supermarket Management Assistence

Albert Heijn
07.2003 - 03.2004

Supermarket Manager Assistence

Albert Heijn
02.1998 - 06.2003

Floral Designer

The Clock In Eelde
01.1996 - 01.1998

Management Course

Albert Heijn , Private Education

Floral Designer

Terra College

Languages

English
Full Professional
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working

Affiliations

  • board member of Alexandra Hospital foundation
Ineke Rombouts