EDUCATION - Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture — University of South Florida 2019

Floral designer with a fine-art background in sculpture and photography from the University of South Florida. 6+ years of experience in fast-paced retail floristry and 7+ years designing private events, large-scale floral installations, and everyday arrangements. Skilled in creative direction, technical craftsmanship, and architectural composition to create immersive botanical experiences for weddings, experiential events, brand activations, and daily floral designs.

Event Florals & Sculptural Installations- Self Employed                                                              Nashville, TN / Tampa, FL | May 2022 – Present

• Design and execute large-scale, sculptural floral installations and refined event florals for weddings, corporate events, and private clients.

• Manage full project workflow including concept development, sourcing, proposals, budgeting, and on-site installation.

• Lead and coordinate installation teams to ensure seamless execution.

• Source high-quality flowers, materials, and hard goods from local growers and wholesalers.

Freelance Floral Designer - FLWR SHOP                                                                                           Nashville, TN September 2025 – September 2026 

• Assist in creating daily arrangements, event florals, and specialized installations during peak workflow periods.

• Support full production process, including flower conditioning, arranging, and order fulfillment.

• Collaborate with lead designers to execute large-scale installations and high-demand event projects.

• Maintain inventory, monitor product quality, and help with sourcing as needed.

• Ensure timely delivery and on-site setup for weddings, corporate events, and private clients.

• Provide flexible, reliable support while upholding the studio’s aesthetic standards and client expectations.

Floral designer- Hody’s florist. Nashville, TN | January 2026-July 2026 

• Design and create custom floral arrangements for everyday orders, sympathy services, weddings, events, holidays, and special occasions.

• Interpret customer requests, color palettes, budgets, and design preferences to create personalized floral pieces.

• Produce a high volume of arrangements while maintaining strong standards for design, quality, and presentation.

• Process, condition, and care for fresh flowers and greenery to maintain inventory quality and maximize product longevity.

• Create vase arrangements, hand-tied bouquets, centerpieces, standing sprays, wreaths, casket sprays, and other sympathy designs.

• Prepare and fulfill daily orders for delivery and customer pickup while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced floral shop environment.

• Assist customers with floral selections, substitutions, and custom design recommendations based on occasion and budget.

• Maintain organized design stations, floral coolers, supplies, and inventory while minimizing product waste.

• Collaborate with other designers and shop staff to manage daily production and high-volume holiday periods.

• Apply knowledge of color, composition, texture, proportion, and floral mechanics to create visually balanced, professional designs.

Floral Designer - Seminole Garden Florist & Party Store
Seminole, FL | Jan 2021 – Mar 2023

• Designed and created daily floral arrangements for weddings, events, funerals, and everyday occasions, balancing budget-friendly and premium custom pieces.

• Processed and conditioned fresh flowers and greenery to industry standards, maximizing product quality and lifespan.

• Managed full workflow from order intake to delivery, including client consultations, order entry, and payment processing.

• Produced high-demand items such as corsages, boutonnieres, sympathy sprays, casket pieces, and specialized event installations during peak periods.

• Monitored inventory, minimized waste, and made purchasing recommendations to ensure cost efficiency.

• Assisted with merchandising, store presentation, and holiday production planning.

• Provided exceptional customer service, handling urgent and sensitive client needs with professionalism and empathy.