Amy Armstrong Resume
Freelancer | Feb 2016- Current
Floral Designer | Educator | Writer | Farmer
Floral design for weddings, events, boutique, photoshoots, styling, installations and much more
Instructor for workshops: farmer-florist, lost skills, floral design, homesteading skills, and design basics
Freelance writer for Edible Magazine Northeast Florida
Grower of dahlias, zinnias, and other wildflowers for market, retailers, and direct to customer
The Market @ Stewarts | July 2017- Oc 2017
Store Manger
Manager, local farm liaison, merchandiser, trend forecaster, inventory manager, buyer, and hurricane clean up crew
Babbie and Babe | Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
Owner/Designer
Created a line of modern rag dolls along with mother and sister
Utilized recycled materials and natural stuffing and muslin
The Conservatorie Floral | Oct 2010- Feb 2016
Owner & Lead Floral Designer
Established an award winning floral business that doubled in sales every year
Operated at 1.2X the sales average for businesses of the same size
Was accepted on every preferred vendor list for venues and wedding planners within the first year
Managed staff of floral designers, graphic designers, and interns
Awards and recognitions:
Notable Local on Design Sponge City Guide (------------), Best of the Knot, Wedding Wire Bride�s Choice Award, Featured on ------------, ------------, ------------, ------------, ------------
Opus 39, The Bakery by Opus, The Tasting Room | Dec 2009- Aug 2010
General Manager
Promoted to General manager of three locations after three months
Responsible for staffing, weekly meetings, basic bookkeeping, promotions, and marketing?
Grassroots Flowers & Garden Center | November 2007- July 2009
Owner & Lead Floral Designer
Established retail floral shop and garden center with a focus on community engagement
I�m Proficient in:
Customer Relations
Conflict Resolution
Event Planning
Managing staff
Interpersonal skills
Can Demonstrate:
Ability to complete complex projects
Capacity to see the big picture and cast vision
Naturally skilled in learning new things
Ability to motivate and inspire a crew
Desire to collaborate
I value:
Sustainable living
Equality for all
Communicating even when its awkward
Environmental Protection
Organization
Spontaneity
New challenges
Being resourceful
A good days work
Well made products
I love:
Clean minimalist design
Innovative products
Cooking for people
Hosting parties
Teaching others new skills
The great outdoors
Solving problems
Sewing/Knitting/Crochet/Spinning/Weaving
Freelancer | Feb 2016- Current
Floral Designer | Educator | Writer | Farmer
Floral design for weddings, events, boutique, photoshoots, styling, installations and much more
Instructor for workshops: farmer-florist, lost skills, floral design, homesteading skills, and design basics
Freelance writer for Edible Magazine Northeast Florida
Grower of dahlias, zinnias, and other wildflowers for market, retailers, and direct to customer
The Market @ Stewarts | July 2017- Oc 2017
Store Manger
Manager, local farm liaison, merchandiser, trend forecaster, inventory manager, buyer, and hurricane clean up crew
Babbie and Babe | Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
Owner/Designer
Created a line of modern rag dolls along with mother and sister
Utilized recycled materials and natural stuffing and muslin
The Conservatorie Floral | Oct 2010- Feb 2016
Owner & Lead Floral Designer
Established an award winning floral business that doubled in sales every year
Operated at 1.2X the sales average for businesses of the same size
Was accepted on every preferred vendor list for venues and wedding planners within the first year
Managed staff of floral designers, graphic designers, and interns
Awards and recognitions:
Notable Local on Design Sponge City Guide (------------), Best of the Knot, Wedding Wire Bride�s Choice Award, Featured on ------------, ------------, ------------, ------------, ------------
Opus 39, The Bakery by Opus, The Tasting Room | Dec 2009- Aug 2010
General Manager
Promoted to General manager of three locations after three months
Responsible for staffing, weekly meetings, basic bookkeeping, promotions, and marketing?
Grassroots Flowers & Garden Center | November 2007- July 2009
Owner & Lead Floral Designer
Established retail floral shop and garden center with a focus on community engagement
I�m Proficient in:
Customer Relations
Conflict Resolution
Event Planning
Managing staff
Interpersonal skills
Can Demonstrate:
Ability to complete complex projects
Capacity to see the big picture and cast vision
Naturally skilled in learning new things
Ability to motivate and inspire a crew
Desire to collaborate
I value:
Sustainable living
Equality for all
Communicating even when its awkward
Environmental Protection
Organization
Spontaneity
New challenges
Being resourceful
A good days work
Well made products
I love:
Clean minimalist design
Innovative products
Cooking for people
Hosting parties
Teaching others new skills
The great outdoors
Solving problems
Sewing/Knitting/Crochet/Spinning/Weaving