Madushan Landekumbura
Dubai
Summary
Creative and accomplished Head Florist with extensive experience in luxury hotel environments, specializing in bespoke floral designs for lobbies, guest rooms, restaurants, and high-profile events. Skilled in leading and mentoring floral teams, managing inventory, coordinating with departments, and delivering visually stunning arrangements that enhance guest experiences. Known for meticulous attention to detail, innovative concepts, and a guest-focused approach, consistently aligning floral artistry with brand standards and elevating the ambiance of luxury properties.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior florist
Jumeirah Al Naseem
Dubai, UAE
2020.12 - Current
- Design and maintain floral arrangements for hotel public areas, guest rooms, and events in line with brand standards.
- Supervise daily floral operations, ensuring freshness, quality, and presentation at all times.
- Lead, train, and schedule the floral team in accordance with departmental SOPs and safety standards.
- Manage inventory, procurement, cost control, and waste reduction for floral materials and supplies.
- Coordinate with Banquets, Sales, F&B, and housekeeping teams to deliver event and VIP floral requirements.
- Ensure timely execution of all floral requests, including special events and last-minute changes.
- Monitor service quality, guest feedback, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Support creative initiatives through seasonal themes, new concepts, and sustainable practices.
Florist
Jumeirah Mina A'Salam
Dubai, UAE
2017.08 - 2019.01
- Prepare and maintain floral arrangements for guest areas, restaurants, rooms, and hotel events as per brand standards.
- Ensure daily care, freshness, and proper presentation of all flowers and plants.
- Support event setup for weddings, banquets, conferences, and VIP functions.
- Follow departmental SOPs, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
- Assist with inventory handling, storage, and minimizing floral waste.
- Coordinate with senior florist and other hotel departments to meet operational requirements.
- Respond promptly to floral requests and guest feedback with professionalism.
Florist assistant
Jumeirah At Etihad Towers
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2015.12 - 2017.08
- Support the florist team in creating and refreshing floral displays across guest-facing and back-of-house areas.
- Prepare flowers and materials by cleaning, conditioning, and organizing stock for daily operations and events.
- Assist with the installation and removal of floral décor for functions, seasonal setups, and special promotions.
- Ensure workspaces, equipment, and storage areas are kept clean, safe, and well organized.
- Handle flowers and plants with care to maintain quality and reduce damage or waste.
- Follow hotel policies, safety procedures, and environmental practices related to floral operations.
- Communicate operational needs, shortages, or quality issues to the supervising florist in a timely manner.
Store supervisor
Grand Udawalawa Safari Resort
Udawalawa, Sri Lanka
2013.04 - 2015.10
- Supervise daily operations of the hotel store/stockroom, ensuring proper receipt, storage, and issuance of all goods and supplies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, perform regular stock audits, and report discrepancies to management.
- Coordinate with procurement, kitchen, housekeeping, and other departments to meet operational requirements.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of goods, including food, beverages, linens, and non-perishable items.
- Monitor stock levels and assist in planning replenishments to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Enforce safety, hygiene, and security standards within the store area.
- Train, guide, and supervise store staff to maintain efficiency and compliance with hotel SOPs.
- Assist in implementing cost-control measures and minimizing wastage.
Education
High School - Business Study's
Gamini Central collage
Sri Lanka 2009.01 - 2011.08
Skills
- Expertise in luxury floral design and bespoke arrangements
- Leadership and mentoring of floral teams
- Event coordination for VIP and high-profile functions
- Strategic inventory management and cost control
- Creative vision with meticulous attention to detail
- Guest-focused communication and problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Star Of the Month in December 2022
- Spirit of Jumeirah in November 2024
- Long Service Award 2025
- Spirit of Jumeirah in January 2026
Personal Skills
- Leadership
- Team motivation
- People Management
- Hospitality Management
- Event Planning
- Coaching
- Drawing & Sketching
- Acrylic Painting
Computer & Technical
- MS Office Suite
- Tawheel Procurement
- Hotsos
- Adobe Photoshop
- Opera
Timeline
Senior florist
Jumeirah Al Naseem
2020.12 - Current
Florist
Jumeirah Mina A'Salam
2017.08 - 2019.01
Florist assistant
Jumeirah At Etihad Towers
2015.12 - 2017.08
Store supervisor
Grand Udawalawa Safari Resort
2013.04 - 2015.10
High School - Business Study's
Gamini Central collage
2009.01 - 2011.08