Rami Kassem
Showroom branches Manager at ASTRA FARMS- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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ASTRA FARMS
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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Showroom branches Manager
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Jan 2019 - Present
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stores manager
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
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Flower stores Manager
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2019
· Manage 8 flower shops to achieve the agreed sales targets per shop· Develop a plan to improve the flowers selections along with accessories to achieve The budgeted profitability.· Acknowledge and welcome key customers who has bulk sales potentials· Responsible for forecasting from Astra Farms and P4R· Schedule the team rotation every two weeks and prepare the yearly vacation plan· Assist and inspire costumers on their flowers selection according to the event· Manage the invoicing system with proper money collection· Prepare orders, ensure the bouquet arrangements is up to the costumers Expectation, prepared timely and accurately, personally hands orders to costumers.· Attend the main annual flower events – 2 per year· Train the team to ensure cleanliness daily before starting the duty, cleanliness of the flower buckets every 3 days and stocking of work area.
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ASTRA Group
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Saudi Arabia
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Executive Offices
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300 - 400 Employee
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Showroom Manager
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May 2018 - May 2019
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Floral Designer
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
catering sales and flower display arrangements.
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Catering
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Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
sales and Flower Display arrangement for the buffet and tables.Experience operating and designing in an extremely fast paced work environment, Time management, organization, and extreme attention to detail related to event Installation and production.Exhibited leadership with management of events.Independently managed a local flower shop and supervised two employees.Experience with large scale events such as the Republican National Convention.2016 – 2018- Riyadh, KSA
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Event Planner
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
event planner ( wedding, graduation parties...etc)
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Wedding Planner
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2015
coordinating the work of venue manegers, caterers, stand designers, contractors, volunteers and equipment hire.
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Event Manager
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Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
Showroom event manager.meeting arrangement.wedding planningmake sure of the clients are satisfied.
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Florist
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Feb 2006 - Feb 2008
sales and marketing assistant. keep a healthy environment for the flowers.
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Floral Designer
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Creative flower display. working under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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Event Manager
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Jan 1997 - Jan 2005
Being on site at an event as it is running to make sure everything runs smoothly & to deal with any problems. Negotiating event discounts/advantages on behalf of the company with third-party suppliers and potential partners.Communicating on a daily with the management team, planning work schedules & checking client requirements.Served as an event coordinator and ensured the on-time preparation and delivery of large orders for weddings, graduations, and funerals.Designed spectacular window displays year round and during holiday seasons to attract new business.Staged displays of fresh, dry and silk floral arrangements, trees, and related products provided needs assessment and developed proposals and closed sales with a high degree of success.Created and sustained top-producing relationships with customers and business partners.
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Floral Manager
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Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
flower arrangements for Events and occasions by creating bouquets and floral displays.
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Floral Arrangements Supervisor
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Feb 1994 - Feb 1996
floral concepts and gift baskets designing.customer service.ordering and tracking floral inventory and supplies.
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Education
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Piverdie formations fleuristes France- Boerma instituut Holland - BAU - Beirut Arab University
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Piverdie formations fleuristes France- Boerma instituut Holland
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BAU – Beirut Arab University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General