Sarndra Cowley
Tauranga,Tauranga
Summary
Energetic creative with a passion for enabling creativity across all walks of life. Organized and adaptable to facilitate effective learning objectives. Diligent and flexible in meeting individual student needs with empathy and positive encouragement within educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Florist/ Manager
Floral Fusion
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Developed positive relationships with clients and vendors to boost rapport and trust.
- Provided customers with care directions for flower arrangements.
- Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
- Managed daily tasks to prepare for incoming customers.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Trained staff on proper techniques in arranging flowers and customer service skills.
Creative Director
Cowley Creative Studios Limited
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Formulated and monitored budgets to manage expenses and control costs.
- Mentored and trained creatives to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Directed and completed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element.
- Coordinated with 124 studios across New Zealand to ensure they had the materials needed for production of ceramic ware.
- Imported Duncan products from USA exclusively for the New Zealand craft market.
Managing Florist
Treat Design
12.2006 - 03.2008
- Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and vendors to boost rapport and trust.
- Quoted, generated, and processed customer orders to meet specifications and various occasions.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
- Trained staff on proper techniques in arranging flowers and customer service skills.
- Consulted with clientele to discuss special occasion floral designs for weddings, funerals, and other events.
- Managed stock levels and purchasing from regional flower auctions and local growers.
Education
Bachelors - Creative Industries
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
11.2023
Diploma - Art And Design
The Learning Connexion
Wellington04.2018
Certificate IIII - Small Business Management
Te Whānga O Aotearōa
Auckland 03.2014
Certificate - Art And Design
The Learning Connexion
Wellington2014
Certificate IV - Commerical Photography & Digital Technologies
Raffles College of Design And Commerce
Auckland, NZ02.2010
No Degree - Diploma of Interflora / Commerical Floristry
Interflora NZ
2005
Skills
- Digital Design
- Visual Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Darkroom Film Development
- Adobe Illustrator
- Digital Photography
- Image Manipulation
- Creative Collaboration
- 3D Design
- 2D Design
Accomplishments
Awards
2014 Ceramics Award - Franklin Arts Festival
2000 Highly Commended - Yellow Pages art awards, Auckland Region
Solo Exhibitions:
April 2006: Lest we forget - Papakura Art Gallery
Group Exhibitions:
2023 Vivid Graduates exhibition - Toi Ohomai Tauranga
2022 Auahatanga - Toi Ohomai Tauranga
2018 Mosaic Association New Zealand - Estuary Arts Orewa
2016 Student exhibition - The Learning Connexion Wellington
2007 Small packages - Papakura Art Gallery
2005 Photo05 - Papakura Art Gallery
Publication Contributions:
November 2023 : Tiny Studio international magazine
June 2023: Creative Fibre New Zealand Magazine
2010 North Shore Salon of Photography annual catalogue
2009 North Shore Salon of Photography Annual Catalogue
May 2009 D-Photo magazine
Community Art Projects:
2014, 2016, 2018 StellArt art auction bi-annual fundraiser
Affiliations
Creative fibre New Zealand
Timeline
Senior Florist/ Manager
Floral Fusion
02.2018 - 06.2018
Creative Director
Cowley Creative Studios Limited
01.2013 - 10.2015
Managing Florist
Treat Design
12.2006 - 03.2008
Bachelors - Creative Industries
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Diploma - Art And Design
The Learning Connexion
Certificate IIII - Small Business Management
Te Whānga O Aotearōa
Certificate - Art And Design
The Learning Connexion
Certificate IV - Commerical Photography & Digital Technologies
Raffles College of Design And Commerce
No Degree - Diploma of Interflora / Commerical Floristry
Interflora NZ
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