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Kate Griffith

Kate Griffith

Customer Services
Renfrew,ON

Summary

Dynamic florist designer with a proven track record at Posh Peony Floral and Event Design, excelling in wedding design and client engagement. Known for optimizing inventory maintenance and delivering exceptional service, I fostered a loyal customer base while ensuring high-quality arrangements for memorable events. Strong creative vision and adaptability and customer focused service drives my success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
Language
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Florist Designer/Events

Posh Peony Floral And Event Design
Renfrew, Ontario
06.2024 - Current
  • Part-time home based wedding floral business
  • Developed loyal customer base through attentive service, expert advice, and consistent high-quality product offerings.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
  • Worked with customers to determine type of arrangement desired, occasion, and date, time and location for each arrangement needed.
  • Optimized supply chain logistics to minimize flower spoilage, maximizing product quality.
  • Ensured store cleanliness and visual appeal by regularly maintaining displays, workspaces, and retail areas.

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (Casual)

Carleton Place Memorial Hospital
Carleton Place, Ontario
09.2021 - Current
  • A Casual position working 120 to 150 hours per year
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing workload fluctuations due to changing demands or emergencies in the healthcare setting.
  • Exhibited strong attention to detail when assembling and packaging sterile devices, ensuring the accuracy of contents and proper labeling for endusers.
  • Troubleshot medical equipment malfunctions and reported issues to appropriate personnel.

Events Coordinating and Accounts Receivable/Venue

Exquisite Decor Event Rentals
Renfrew, ON
01.2020 - 03.2025
  • Business sold/ I will be offering unpaid assistance some time to time during the wedding season to the new owner
  • Able to travel long distances to deliver rentals and setting up venues
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Days Inn
Renfrew, Ontario
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Responded to guest inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Assisted guests with inquiries and resolved issues promptly, ensuring positive feedback.
  • Collaborated with housekeeping to maintain room readiness, enhancing guest comfort.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through active listening and empathetic communication, resulting in increased guest satisfaction ratings.

Fashion Sales Consultant

Hudson's Bay
North Vancouver B.C/Ottawa ON., British Columbia
06.1997 - 10.2019
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Maintained clothing racks/displays/product markdowns
  • Setup new seasons merchandising according to head office plans

Education

Associate of Arts - Public Relations (online Part Time)

University of Victoria
Victoria, B.C
01.2025 - Current

Diploma - Botony/Floral Design

Team Flower
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 01.2024

Certificate - Health Care Medical Device Reprocessing

Algonquin College
Ottawa
09.2020 - 06.2021

Skills

Inventory maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100 % of sales quote.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Exceeded monthly quota 11 out of 12 times.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
  • Customer Relations - Earned highest marks for customer satisfaction, company-wide.

Certification

Team Flower Floral Certificate

Interests

  • Kayaking
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Wine Tasting
  • Fashion and Style
  • Gardening
  • Fundraising Events
  • Interior Design
  • Photography

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Team Flower Floral Certificate

05-2025

Associate of Arts - Public Relations (online Part Time)

University of Victoria
01.2025 - Current

Florist Designer/Events

Posh Peony Floral And Event Design
06.2024 - Current

Diploma - Botony/Floral Design

Team Flower
01.2023 - 01.2024

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (Casual)

Carleton Place Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Certificate - Health Care Medical Device Reprocessing

Algonquin College
09.2020 - 06.2021

Events Coordinating and Accounts Receivable/Venue

Exquisite Decor Event Rentals
01.2020 - 03.2025

Hotel Front Desk Clerk

Days Inn
06.2019 - 09.2021

Fashion Sales Consultant

Hudson's Bay
06.1997 - 10.2019

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
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