Experience

M&M The Special Events Company

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Floral Designer/Events Planning

  • 2015 - Present

  Responsible for the sell-in process for large and small scale celebrations, designing unique floral arrangements, developing the strategy, procuring product and materials and managing the implementation of special events for the North Shore Chicago area. Key Highlights • Design and build unique floral arrangements for large and small-scale celebrations on the North Shore. • Fulfill client dreams and ideas by listening and translating plans into appropriate scale to meet requirements. • Ability to deliver superior customer service. • Manage a team of 8-10 people to implement and execute events to the satisfaction of clients. • Achieve delight for the client by being sensitive to the budget requirements and providing the greatest value. • Responsible for meeting client and company goals on time and on budget. • Manage supply and product procurement to ensure all materials are on hand. • Execute project plans with efficiency and detailed precision from the initial sell-in to the successful completion. • Effectively increase sophistication of style trends/innovation to market M&M The Special Events Company and stay competitive. • Create a win-win situation with client by achieving maximum satisfaction with beautiful designs and efficient organization resulting in mutual success for the client and M&M The Special Events Company. • Ability to manage budget for product and labor expenses. • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated application of fresh flower products, seasonal availability and uses. • Organize meetings to review event progress and plans. Show less



Art Quest

• Highwood, Il

• Event Planning Manager and Floral Designer

  • 2004 - 2015



City Scents

• Greater Chicago Area

• Floral Designer

  • 2002 - 2004

  Design unique floral arrangements and assist in events in the Chicago area. Design unique floral arrangements and assist in events in the Chicago area.



Swanson's

• Deerfield, IL

• Event Planner and Floral Designer

  • 1996 - 2002

  Key Highlights • Design and build unique floral arrangements for large and small celebrations on the North Shore. • Meet client goals by listening and translating their plans into the appropriate scale to meet their requirements. • Manage a team to implement and execute events to the satisfaction of clients. • Responsible for meeting client and company goals on time and on budget. • Execute project plans with efficiency and detailed precision from the initial sell-in to the successful completion. Show less



Towne Florist

• Wilmette, IL

• Floral Designer

  • 1994 - 1996

  Key Highlights • Design unique floral arrangements and assist in events in the Chicago area. Key Highlights • Design unique floral arrangements and assist in events in the Chicago area.



Alice's Garden

• Chicago, IL

• Floral Designer

  • 1992 - 1994

  Key Highlights • Design unique floral arrangements and assist in events in the Chicago area. Key Highlights • Design unique floral arrangements and assist in events in the Chicago area.



Virginia Wolff

• Chicago, IL

• Event Planner and Floral Designer

  • 1987 - 1992

  Key Highlights • Design and build unique floral arrangements for large and small-scale celebrations. • Fulfill client dreams and ideas by listening and translating their plans into the appropriate scale to meet their requirements. • Ability to deliver superior customer service • Manage a team to implement and execute events to the satisfaction of clients. • Achieve delight for the client by being sensitive to the budget requirements and providing the greatest value for their budget. • Responsible for meeting client and company goals on time and on budget. • Execute project plans with efficiency and detailed precision from the initial sell-in to the successful completion of the event. • Effectively increase sophistication of style trends and innovation to market company and stay competitive as measured by continual bookings. • Achieve maximum satisfaction with beautiful designs and efficient organization resulting in mutual success for the client and company. • Ability to manage budget for product and labor expenses. • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated application of fresh flower products, seasonal availability and uses. • Organize meetings to review event progress and plans. Show less



Ronsley Florist

• Chicago, IL

• Event Planner and Floral Designer

  • 1986 - 1987

  Key Highlights • Design and build unique floral arrangements for large and small-scale celebrations on the North Shore. • Ability to deliver superior customer service • Manage a team to implement and execute events to the satisfaction of clients. • Achieve delight for the client by being sensitive to the budget requirements and providing the greatest value for their budget. • Responsible for meeting client and company goals on time and on budget. • Execute project plans with efficiency and detailed precision from the initial sell-in to the successful completion of the event. • Create a win-win situation with client by achieving maximum satisfaction with beautiful designs and efficient organization resulting in mutual success for the client and company. • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated application of fresh flower products, seasonal availability and uses. Show less