Elise Thomas

Detail-oriented event professional with 3+ years of experience supporting weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations through floral installation and event production. Skilled in large-scale setups, on-site styling, venue logistics, and fast-paced team collaboration. Known for adaptability, efficiency, and delivering polished event experiences under tight timelines.

Floral Design Assistant at Daydream Floral (2023 – Present)

• Assist with the setup and execution of weddings, corporate events, and private functions at venues throughout the NYC/NJ area
• Load, transport, and organize floral arrangements, décor, rentals, and event materials for on-site installations
• Build and install large-scale floral structures including arches, chuppahs, staircases, ceremony backdrops, and hanging installations
• Create and style floral centerpieces and tablescapes on-site to align with client vision and event design plans
• Collaborate closely with lead designers and event teams to execute high-quality event aesthetics under strict timelines
• Manage event breakdown and post-event logistics, including repacking rentals, inventory organization, and floral disposal
• Maintain professionalism and efficiency in fast-paced, high-pressure event environments
• Assist with venue setup, staging adjustments, and last-minute event changes as needed

Operations and client service professional

Extensive experience in logistics coordination, process management, and customer support within financial services environments

– Kean University (2016)