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Ian Dave Jeruta

Dudai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished floral designer with extensive expertise in floral designing, wedding floristry, and holiday arrangements. Demonstrates exceptional skills in bouquet assembly, terrarium construction, and plant care expertise, supported by a strong foundation in botanical identification and horticulture knowledge. Proficient in customer service and sales persuasion, with a proven ability to analyse customer needs and provide tailored solutions. Adept at using point-of-sale systems and managing order processing efficiently. Committed to health and safety compliance while maintaining cultural awareness and effective interpersonal communication. Aspires to leverage team leadership abilities to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth within the floristry industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Florist

Grandiose Supermarket LLC (Ghassan Aboud Group)
Dubai, UAE
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Increased repeat business with superior customer service skills.
  • Coordinated with team members to deliver high-quality service under peak times.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting store environment to attract customers.
  • Managed daily flower shop operations for seamless business flow.

Florist

Flora Express Flowers Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
05.2022 - 05.2024


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalised floral arrangements.
  • Conducted seasonal inventory checks, ensuring stock levels were maintained correctly.
  • Managed daily flower shop operations for seamless business flow.


Florist

Rose Petal Flowers LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Prepared bespoke bouquets for special occasions to meet client needs.
  • Attended industry workshops to stay updated on latest design trends and techniques.
  • Provided advice on plant care, enhancing customer knowledge and trust.


Floristry shop manager

Hamasat Flowers & Gifts LLC
Ras Al Khaima, UAE
08.2018 - 08.2020


  • Harmonised visual merchandising efforts with seasonal changes promoted relevant product lines.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensured quality of products.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts to manage costs effectively.

Florist

Raw3a Flowers
Al Gaswa Dist, KSA
06.2016 - 07.2018


  • Maintained a clean and inviting store environment to attract customers..
  • Negotiated with suppliers for favourable purchasing terms.
  • Increased repeat business with superior customer service skills.

Sales Training Officer/Supervisor

Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc
Kabacan , Philippines
11.2013 - 01.2016


  • Fostered an open learning environment through interactive workshops and seminars.
  • Established strong relationships with external trainers, securing beneficial partnerships for the organisation.
  • Boosted team morale with engaging and relevant team building exercises.
  • Implemented feedback systems post-training, improving future initiatives based on responses received.

Professional Territory Manager/Product Specialist

Nestle Philippines
Makati City, Philippines
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Led team training sessions, enhancing skill sets.
  • Developed strategies with a focus on market expansion.
  • Enhanced product knowledge by attending industry events and trainings.
  • Simplified complex technical jargon for easier client comprehension.
  • Identified gaps in the market through intensive competitor analysis, driving innovative solutions.
  • Monitored sales performance for accurate forecasting and strategic planning.

Plant Tissue Inoculator

RC Tissue Culture Lab
Makilala, Philippines
05.2007 - 12.2008


  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

Plant Tissue Inoculator & Stock Solution Maker

EGM Plant Tissue Culture Lab
Buluan, Philippines
11.2006 - 05.2007
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.


Education

Master of Science - Crop Protection & Plantation Crop

University of Southern Mindanao
Kabacan/Philippines
06.2008 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Horticulture & Plant Pathology

University of Southern Mindanao
Kabacan/Philippines
06.1999 - 04.2004

Skills

  • Floral designing
  • Holiday arrangements
  • Wedding floristry
  • Terrarium construction
  • Bouquet assembly
  • Flexible thinking
  • Botanical identification
  • Use of point-of-sale systems
  • Sales persuasion
  • Plant care expertise
  • Time management mastery
  • Botanical terminology
  • Order processing
  • Customer needs analysis
  • Plant care and handling
  • Effective listening
  • Flower and plant care
  • Horticulture knowledge
  • Care and handling techniques
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Product knowledge

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Filipino
Native

Timeline

Florist

Grandiose Supermarket LLC (Ghassan Aboud Group)
06.2024 - 04.2025

Florist

Flora Express Flowers Trading LLC
05.2022 - 05.2024

Florist

Rose Petal Flowers LLC
08.2020 - 12.2021

Floristry shop manager

Hamasat Flowers & Gifts LLC
08.2018 - 08.2020

Florist

Raw3a Flowers
06.2016 - 07.2018

Sales Training Officer/Supervisor

Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc
11.2013 - 01.2016

Professional Territory Manager/Product Specialist

Nestle Philippines
01.2009 - 12.2011

Master of Science - Crop Protection & Plantation Crop

University of Southern Mindanao
06.2008 - 11.2008

Plant Tissue Inoculator

RC Tissue Culture Lab
05.2007 - 12.2008

Plant Tissue Inoculator & Stock Solution Maker

EGM Plant Tissue Culture Lab
11.2006 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Horticulture & Plant Pathology

University of Southern Mindanao
06.1999 - 04.2004
Ian Dave Jeruta