Priscilla Blose
Florist
Johannesburg
Summary
Talented Floral Designer accustomed to overseeing and executing unique creations, including centerpieces, bouquets and arrangements. Highly communicative employee with expertise helping customers execute floral visions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Florist
Blossom stories
Johannesburg
03.2021 - Current
- Quote, generate and process customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Drive customer satisfaction by providing recommendations for greenery and flower pairings.
- Transport and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals and banquets.
- Research latest design trends, colors and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Properly package flowers and plants for damage-free delivery.
- Consult with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals and other events.
- Collaborate closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths and gifts.
- Deliver services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Assistant Events Coordinator
Grounded media
Johannesburg
01.2016 - 02.2021
- Recommended workflow and budget improvements, resulting in 38% savings per event.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians and facility management team.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Coordinated florists, photographers and musicians during for events.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization and rehearsal, ceremonies and receptions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
No Degree - Diploma in Floristry
Florist Academy
Online 04.2001 -
No Degree - Strategic Management- Decision Making Processes
Alison
Online Certificate 04.2001 -
No Degree - Covid 19 For Health Care Workers
Stanford University
Online Certificate 04.2001 -
Skills
Special occasion decorative pieces
Flower arranging
Client meetings
Floral and plant knowledge
Order placement
Floral shop assistance
Design specifications
Large order fulfillment
Planning and Coordination
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Freelance Florist
Blossom stories
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Events Coordinator
Grounded media
01.2016 - 02.2021
No Degree - Diploma in Floristry
Florist Academy
04.2001 -
No Degree - Strategic Management- Decision Making Processes
Alison
04.2001 -
No Degree - Covid 19 For Health Care Workers
Stanford University
04.2001 -