David Dahlson

David Dahlson
Energetic self-starter. Experienced in taking an idea, creating a concept,
executing R & D, through to delivery of product to the commercial
marketplace.
40 years in the floral industry with a thorough understanding of all
aspects of the business.
2708 S. University Drive, 11d
Davie, FL 33328
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EXPERIENCE
Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc., Miami, FL — Director New
Product Development
JANUARY 2020 - MARCH 2020
Working with flower breeders, growers to develop novel items for the cut
flower industry.
Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc., Miami, FL — Sales
DECEMBER 2013 - DECEMBER 2019
Senior Sales Account executive.
Sunday Morning Farms, Clewiston, FL — Grower/Owner
FEBRUARY 2010 - NOVEMBER 2013
Grower of organic flowers and foliages.
EDUCATION
Central School of Art & Design/Univ. Of London, London UK
— B.A. Fine Art (Hons)
SEPTEMBER 1975 - JUNE 1979
Millhill School, London UK — High School
SEPTEMBER 1969 - JUNE 1975
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
SKILLS
Word, Excel, PhotoShop
Speaking Engagements
ASCFGA Conference, San
Jose, 1993 . Presentation on
optimum cutting points for
aesthetic development.
ASCFGA Conference,
Baltimore 1994 . Presentation
on the evolution of flowers
and design through the ages.
YMS Conference, Osaka,
Japan 2002. Presentation on
the US Floral Industry.
Fondacion Chile Floral
Conference, Santiago de
Chile, Chile 2002.
Presentation on the strategic
advantages of cultivation in
the Southern hemisphere.
Expoflores Convention,
Quito, Ecuador 2003.
Presentation to rose growers
on the role of fashion and its
application to varietal
selection.
ASCFGA Conference, Orlando
FL, 2004; Keynote Speaker.
Presentation on the role of
fashion in the commercial cut
flower industry, and its
application for crop selection