floral, wedding,gift baskets, or candy Resume

Desired Industry: Florist/Floral	SpiderID: 14876
Desired Job Location: Las Vegas, Nevada	Date Posted: 8/20/2007
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: August 2007
Desired Wage: flexiable
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: High School/Equivalent	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:

A well skilled and multi-experience individual seeks a full time, long term employment in related fields. I'm also interested in perhaps new adventures and opportunities! I have a willingness to learn and would apply years of knowledge to fill your needs. I'm people-oriented with strong communication skills. Reliable, hard-working and detail-minded; able to handle multiple tasks and problem resolutions. Stress free but safety conscious. Available most days and hours with negotiable wages depending on potential growth.

Experience:
Little White Chapel July 2006 to July 2007, Las Vegas, N.V.
Charolette Richards
Floral Designer Wages $14.00
Wedding and Bridal work.

Wynn Las Vegas Resorts April 2005 to June 2006, Las Vegas, N.V.
Director Paige Dixon - Mgr. Terri Gould
Floral Designer Wages $16.50
Hotel, Weddings, Events and Special sevices.

Las Vegas Event, Flowers and Decor July 2004 - April 2005, Las Vegas, NV.
Owner Robin Pendergast - Mgr. Gale Neely
Floral Designer Wages $12.00
Conventions, Theme parties and Bridal work.
Contracts for Lake Las Vegas Hotels and the Station Casinos.

Sun City Florists November 2003 - August 2004, Las Vegas, NV.
Owner Donna Vasconi
Floral Designer Wages $10.00

Venetian Hotel July 2003 - August 2003, Las Vegas, NV.
Mgr. Esther Gabriel
Floral Service Dept. Wages $13.50
Summer temp. help for a major resort, enjoyed the artistic ability in making large floral display pieces, conventions, hospitality and wedding work.

Burghard Floral October 1999 - May 2003, Colorado Springs, CO.
Owner John Lendermen
Floral Designer Wages $10.00
Provided a full range of floral services, design, sales, foliage care and delivery.

King Soopers ( Krogers) June 1985 - October 1999, Colorado Springs, CO.
Mgr. Kevin Olsen/ Reggie Winston
Floral Department Manager Wages $15.00
Responsible for the day to day operations of a successful floral department in a large volume grocery store. Managed from 2 to 15 full and part time employees as holidays needs required.
Ensured profitability, general accounting, budgets, inventory, buying, receivables and payables.
Merchandising, promotions and display work....which received many awards!
Excelled in all phases of floral and foliage designs.

Prior or during these years I have also worked for other floral shops and wholesalers part-time and
secondary positions in churches, department stores and also a ice cream and chocolate shop.
Average length of employment and growth - 2 years.

Education:
John Hackett's School of Design, (1979) Denver, CO.
Certfied
Floral design basics and skills.

University of Colorado, (1976 - 1978) Colorado Springs, CO.
Basic studies, interests of Psychology, Architecture and the Arts.

Doherty High School, ( 1976 Graduate) Colorado Springs, CO.
Diploma with a 3.2 G.P.A.
Vice President for Student Cabinet
Active in many clubs, fund raisers and school promotions.
Concentrated in Architecture, Interior Design, Arts and Psychology

Skills:
Traditional\Upsale Designer - fresh, foliage, fruit, gifts, balloons, silk and drieds.
All special occasions - parties, holidays, weddings and funeral work.
Complete floral, foliage and landscaping knowledge.
Cashier, wire services, coordinator, general office and computor skills.
Sales, customer service, merchandising and processing.
Team leader and public speaker.
Warehouse equipment, stocking and scanning.
Good listener, patient and spirital.

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Denise Mohn
Street: -	Phone: 702-557-3823
City: Las Vegas	Fax: -
State: Nevada
Zip: 89130
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