Joanna Matuszewski
EDMONTON,AB
Summary
Experienced floral designer with 15+ years creating custom bouquets, wedding arrangements, and special event pieces. Known for attention to detail, visual merchandising, and customer service that supports memorable floral presentations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Floral Designer
Petals for less
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2011 - Current
- Designed custom bouquets and arrangements for Petals for Less customers
- Consulted clients on floral selections for weddings and special events
- Prepared fresh blooms, greenery, and hardgoods for daily production
- Trained new designers on design techniques and shop procedures
- Wrapped, labeled, and priced arrangements for display and sale
- Created custom bouquets using a variety of fresh flowers and foliage.
- Assisted customers with floral selection, design and arrangements.
- Maintained proper storage conditions for all flowers in the shop.
- Utilized expert communication skills to collaborate with customers and design bouquets, corsages and other floral pieces to meet requirements.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
- Advised customers on color combinations, flower types, and other design elements for their order.
Data Filing Clerk
Waiward Steel Fabricator
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2001 - 10.2003
- Organized job files for steel fabrication projects and shop records.
- Filed shipping documents, packing slips, and material certificates for fabrication orders.
- Retrieved drawings, work orders, and revision packages for shop staff.
- Scanned and archived compliance paperwork for Waiward Steel Fabricator files.
- Verified file accuracy against project numbers and fabrication department records.
- Created new folders or updated existing ones when necessary.
- Organized physical file cabinets by rearranging contents accordingly.
- Maintained filing systems and categorized documents according to established procedures.
- Verified accuracy of filing information such as names and numbers.
- Scanned hard copy documents into electronic format for easy access.
- Prepared and organized files for storage, archiving, and retrieval.
- Updated electronic databases with current filing information to ensure accuracy of records.
- Pulled files for staff, management and third-party requests.
Server
Polish Hall Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Greeted banquet guests at Polish Hall Edmonton with courteous, attentive service.
- Delivered food and beverages during hall events and community gatherings.
- Prepared tables with linens, glassware, cutlery, and place settings.
- Cleared tables and reset dining areas between course service.
- Supported event setup and cleanup for banquet room functions.
- Maintained clean serving stations and organized dining areas throughout shifts.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
Education
English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Norquest College
Edmonton05-2001
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma
Wroclaw - Poland06-1998
Skills
- Floral arrangement design
- Bouquet construction
- Wedding floral consulting
- Flower preservation
- Order specification
- Visual merchandising
- Event setup
- Window display design
- Attention to detail
- Silk flower design
- Funeral floral design
- Wedding floral design
- Bouquets design
- Special occasion decorative pieces
Timeline
Floral Designer
Petals for less
09.2011 - Current
Data Filing Clerk
Waiward Steel Fabricator
08.2001 - 10.2003
Server
Polish Hall Edmonton
07.2000 - 06.2001
English-as-a-Second-Language Education
Norquest College
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma