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Jeff Hurst is a seasoned operations and event management professional with 10+ years of experience in construction, heavy machine equipment rental and excavation, and commercial landscaping. He has also worked in retail buying, visual merchandising, and sales. Hurst has managed teams, coordinated events, and designed high-quality floral products for weddings and special occasions.

Experience

  • Gaudenti & Sons Corporation
    • San Pedro, California
    • Operations Manager
      • Oct 2013 - Present
      • San Pedro, California

      Manage operations and projects at Gaudenti & Sons Corporation. Specialize in Construction, Heavy Machine Equipment Rental and Excavation and Commercial Landscaping.

    • Special Events Director
      • Jun 2008 - Oct 2013

      Coordinate and execute floral components for all weddings and events. Create and implement productivity, quality, and customer service standards. Sourcing new business clients through referral, magazine, and website. Maintain current client relationships to foster future business referrals. Responsible for the booking process: initial inquiries, site inspections of event spaces, proposal drafts, contract negotiations and payment arrangements.

    • Design Team Manager
      • Aug 2005 - Oct 2013

      Manage a team of six to design and deliver a high quality product. Team includes floral designers, delivery and installation staff. Mentor design team to enhance their professional development.

    • Floral & Event Designer
      • Oct 2003 - Oct 2013

      Created Premier floral designs for weddings and all occasions.

    • Store Manager
      • Oct 2003 - Feb 2011

      Managed all functional areas of store including: sales associates, customer service, and janitorial, in addition to floral design areas. Coordinated staff and resources to optimize customer experience. Empowered staff to make decisions and take calculated risks.

    • Buyer & Visual Merchandiser
      • Oct 2003 - Jun 2008

      Purchase all retail merchandise and fresh floral product. In charge of merchandising storefront to create a innovative, appealing, and high impact displays.

    • Manager, Floral Designer, Buyer, and Sales Associate
      • Aug 1996 - Sep 2003

      Fulfilled a variety of roles including: manager, floral designer, buyer, and sales associate.Pavillions – Rolling Hills EstatesDepartment Manager & Floral DesignAugust 2000 – September 2003Vons - GardenaDepartment Manager & Floral DesignerOctober 1999 – July 2000Vons - Redondo BeachDepar...

  • Palos Verdes Flowers
    • Palos Verdes, California
    • Sales Associate and Floral Designer
      • Jan 1993 - Aug 1995
      • Palos Verdes, California
    • Sales Associate
      • Oct 1991 - Oct 1992

Education

  • El Camino College

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