OBJECTIVE                                

Hard working and dedicated horticulture graduate certified in floral design with experience in the floral design and event planning industry seeking to apply and expand my designing skills through an entry level position.

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EDUCATION                                                               

Texas A&M University

Horticulture Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude

Minor: Business, Tourism Management

Professional Event Management Certificate

Hospitality Management Certificate

College Station, Texas

January 2016-May 2018

GPA: 3.62

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Benz School of Floral Design at Texas A&M

Certificate of Completion May 2018: Wedding Bouquet Course

Certificate of Completion June 2018: Contemporary Design Techniques Course

College Station, Texas

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Northwest Vista College                                       

San Antonio, Texas    

August 2014-December 2015

GPA: 3.78

                

AWARDS                                                                                                                                                    

Walter Gerlach Junior Livestock Show Scholarship May 2014                                              

 

Helotes Garden Club Scholarship May 2014

 

Bridge to Aggieland Scholarship January 2016

 

Texas A&M College of Agriculture Distinguished Student Award Fall 2016                                                                                           

EXPERIENCE                                                     

American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) National Symposium 2018

Washington D.C. June 2018

• Represented Texas A&M in the student AIFD competition.

• Assisted in designing centerpieces and decorating for the AIFD Discover Gala.

 

Timeless Beginnings Wedding Coordinators

Assistant Wedding Coordinator Internship

San Antonio, Texas May 2017- December 2017:

• Liaison between vendors and bride/groom.

• Responsible for ensuring wedding party fulfilled their responsibilities and that guests were being treated properly.

 

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Internship

March 2016, 2017:

• Educated and answered guest questions about animals.

• Responsible for feeding, walking, and cleaning up after animals on mini breed row.

 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE                    

The Big Event April 2016: Volunteered for the largest, one day, student-run service project in the nation. A way of saying thank you to the residents of the Bryan/College Station community by doing yard work, painting fences, and washing windows.

 

Aggie Replant Day October 2016: Replanted over four hundred trees in the Bryan/College Station community to bring students together while improving the environment through yearly tree planting.

 

Wiener Fest October 2016: Volunteered at Wiener Fest by working the registration table to sign participants and their pets up for the races and costume contest. Also, included directing guests to the correct booths.

 

Blooms on the Brazos 2016-2017: Made and delivered floral arrangements to elderly residents in nursing homes around Bryan and College Station.

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CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS                                                                                                                                        

Pi Alpha Xi Member (September 2017-Present): National Horticulture Honor Society that recognizes and encourages excellence in all aspects of horticulture through scholarships, fellowships, professional leadership, and the enrichment of human life through plants.

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The National Society of Leadership and Success Member (August 2016-Present): The nation’s largest leadership honor society that promotes outstanding academic success as well as developing leadership skills in members.

 

Texas A&M Student American Institute of Floral Design Member (August 2016-Present): Student organization designed to help members grow as individuals and improve themselves as floral designers by allowing students to help design and create arrangements for events around campus.

 

Texas A&M Horticulture Club Member (January 2016-May 2017): Student organization working to develop and enhance member’s horticultural skills and provide educational activities in all sectors of horticulture.

 

Texas A&M Cupcakes Member (January 2016-May 2017): Student organization dedicated to bringing Aggies together through their love of baking and serving the community by hosting bake sales to raise money for the Brazos Valley Food Bank.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member (January 2015-December 2015): Honor society that recognizes academic achievement of two-year college students, and is dedicated to encouraging individual growth and leadership development.

 

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