Grace McGinley
Waikato, New Zealand,WKO
Summary
Dynamic Senior Florist with a proven track record at The Flower Crate, excelling in staff training and client engagement. Renowned for crafting unique floral designs and fostering strong relationships, I bring exceptional organizational skills and adaptability to high-pressure environments, ensuring timely delivery and stunning arrangements for memorable events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Florist
The Flower Crate
07.2020 - 07.2025
- Managed and led a team of junior florists, providing mentorship and guidance for career development and skill improvement.
- Trained staff on proper techniques in arranging flowers and customer service skills.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and vendors to boost rapport and trust.
- Conducted floral arrangement workshops, sharing expertise and fostering community engagement.
Senior Floral Designer
One Fine Day Weddings & Events
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Consistently met tight deadlines for large-scale orders, coordinating logistics to ensure timely delivery and installation of arrangements.
- Researched latest design trends, colours, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Worked closely and efficiently with a large team of florists, wedding planners and event planners.
- Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.
Senior Florist
Devonport Flowers
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained thorough knowledge of needs, characteristics and varieties of flowers and greenery used in shop to inform arrangement decisions and provide information to customers.
- Prepared various floral arrangements, including potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
- Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, arrangements and gifts.
Education
BTEC National Diploma - Performance Art
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Physical Theatre
St Mary's University College
Twickenham, London, United Kingdom06.2013
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Client engagement and assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Floral design expertise
- Event styling proficiency
INTERESTS
Travel, Hiking & Painting
REFERENCES
The Flower Crate: hello@theflowercrate.co.nz
One Fine Day: kath@onefineday.co.nz
Timeline
Senior Florist
The Flower Crate
07.2020 - 07.2025
Senior Floral Designer
One Fine Day Weddings & Events
10.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Florist
Devonport Flowers
03.2018 - 07.2019
BTEC National Diploma - Performance Art
West Suffolk College
Bachelor of Arts - Drama And Physical Theatre
St Mary's University College
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