Hi, im a new member

[emmalouise2]

Hi, I am a 24 year old floral designer with a City & Guilds level 3 qualification in Floristry which i achieved a distinction in. I also have 3 years work experience. I am currently living and working in England in a store called Helianthus which is located in Burntwood in the Midlands, UK.
My ambitions for the future include returning to work as a floral designer in California. In august I spent 3 months living in Seal Beach doing some work experience in a florist in Belmont Shore. I would also eventually like to own my own florist store.
I would like to meet people on here who have had experience in working abroad and get some advice and tips on how i would go about it.
Thanks for your time! )
em x

 

[Tracy D'Amico]

Welcome!
There are some fabulous florists from California on this site.

tracy

 

[emmalouise2]

thanks for the welcome. ive found a few , especially one called tick tock. i really want to go back to the states, i miss it!

 

[Carrington]

Welcome aboard ... good to see you here and if anyone can help you find the right shop, these guys will.
Carrington

 

[cherrie]

What is the City & Guilds level 3 certification? Do you mind explaining it to me?
Thanks!

 

[emmalouise2]

Hi Cherrie, City and guilds is the Uk's leading vocational awarding body. The level 3 floristry course covers basic and advanced aspects of floral design and floristry skills. It also covers retail and business knowledge. The The range of subjects studied includes:
• Corporate Image in a Floristry Business
• Advanced Floral Decorating
• Marketing & Promotion
• International Design
Creating large Floral structures
• Advanced Floral Designs
• Advanced Business Operations
• Period Flower Decor
I should have explained that better in my thread. ill explain this on my home page. Thanks for asking
em x