Occupation information for Floral Designers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
• Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
• Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
• Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.
• Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
• Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
• Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment.
• Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
• Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
• Decorate, or supervise the decoration of, buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.

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• Air or gas tanks or cylinders
• Candle holder
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• Secateurs or pruning shears

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• Accounting software
• Electronic mail software
• Internet browser software
• Inventory management software
• Word processing software

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