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Jenny L. Van Ness

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West Peoria, IL 61604

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j DOT l DOT vanness AT gmail DOT com

SKILLS

Familiar with all types of fresh flowers
Have knowledge in seasonal availability on all types of flowers
Good knowledge of basic and intricate floral design techniques and color coordination
Ability to run and manage a floral department in a neat, efficient and orderly fashion
Ability to create traditional, original, and upscale floral designs
Ability to plan and budget large events such as weddings and special events
Ability to examine products to determine quality and freshness

EXPERIENCE

The Kroger Company, Morton, IL
Floral Manager, October, 2007 to Present

Customer service
Create custom traditional, original, and upscale floral designs for special orders, and for sale in our arrangement case
Planning and executing all floral aspects of weddings and special events, including bridal and attendant bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, table centerpieces, ceremony flowers, and cake flowers.
Assign and delegate jobs to members of the floral department
In charge of all ordering of fresh flowers, supplies, indoor potted product, and outdoor floral product
Order flowers according to a weekly budget
Control shrink in the department
Building attractive displays of fresh product, potted product, and outdoor floral product
Unpack and display flowers according to proper standards
Writing weekly schedules according to the needs of the department

Luurtsema Sales Inc, Jennison, MI
Seasonal Merchandiser, April, 2011 to June, 2011

Customer service
Creating attractive displays of outdoor floral product
Educated customers and floral clerks on proper care of both annual and perennial plants, including proper watering, deadheading, and planting
Assisted floral managers on proper ordering of outdoor product
Assisted in unloading and displaying racks of outdoor product

The Kroger Company, Peoria, IL
Floral Clerk, August, 2006 to October, 2007

Customer service
Designing custom arrangements for special orders and to sell from our arrangement case
Assisted in creating attractive displays with both fresh flowers, and potted product inside the floral department
Assisted in creating attractive floral displays in our outdoor garden center

Jeffrey Alans, Peoria, IL
Floral Clerk, October, 1999 to December, 2006

EDUCATION

Richwoods High School, Peoria, IL
General, May, 2002

Took 8 semesters of art classes, including drawing, painting, sculpter and ceramics