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Victoria

Victoria

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after being "head-hunted".

In October the H.R. person at Angelos Italian Bakery and Deli (family business of 49 years with two, soon to be three locations in the city), called to "pick" my brain. He's a friend of mine from the floral industry and knew I was really unhappy where I was.

He told me they were looking to set up an actual gourmet basket department to build and promote a standardized basket programme. They needed a "creative person to drive this project". Happily, after a very speedy interview process, it was decided I fit the bill.

They would meet my financial requirements, with opportunities for advancement within the company. I accepted the offer before leaving the building. :)

My team did an awesome job over Christmas and we exceeded expectations, and were rewarded for it... imagine that. I can't begin to tell you how great it is to go to work with a happy heart, mind and tummy. The pay cheque is great, but the verbal appreciation is right up there.

I'm still on call for my floral friends, and the holiday times (other than Christmas) are booked well ahead, so I'm still feeding that side of my creative spirit.

I'm hoping that if any of you require gourmet baskets, you will give me a call. I would be more than happy to help. We carry a wide selection of gourmet basket designs, chock full of delicious sweet and savory treats (many European flavours); all with attractive price points.

519-438-9863 ext 241 (How cool is that... I have my own extension! ;))

or [email protected] (Attention: Victoria)


V
 
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You sound very happy V...
Best wishes for future successes.....

Me and the ZOO CREW
 
kinda "funny" rhetoric....

I kinda FIGURED something was up with you Victoria, seemed that cloak and dagger was NOT well suited to you, BUT,
looks to me like you've made the move that will influence the NEXT episode in the "V" diaries, and hope you won't forget that most of us here are "REALLY HAPPY" for you, and those that AREN'T, well, are probably just kinda jealous!!
Don't forget that with no risk, there is no reward!!
You'd be SOOO well suited to my grand schemes in Puntarenas, and Guanacaste.....
 
Congratulations, you sound excited and new moves are always exciting.
Don't be a stranger here now...
 
bloomz said:
Congratulations, you sound excited and new moves are always exciting.
Don't be a stranger here now...
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Thanks Jon... no I won't be a stranger. :) I"m still in flowers to a degree and I may be in it again full time down the road. It's not possible to give up something I love totally. I just need a breath of fresh air from the last experience.

V
 
Mikey the Flower Guy said:
I kinda FIGURED something was up with you Victoria, seemed that cloak and dagger was NOT well suited to you, BUT,
looks to me like you've made the move that will influence the NEXT episode in the "V" diaries, and hope you won't forget that most of us here are "REALLY HAPPY" for you, and those that AREN'T, well, are probably just kinda jealous!!
Don't forget that with no risk, there is no reward!!
You'd be SOOO well suited to my grand schemes in Puntarenas, and Guanacaste.....
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:) MIke, I didn't want to say anything until the 3 months was up. What I really wanted to do was announce it the day it happened... but discretion won out.

I love Guanacaste area... do I need to brush up on my Spanish? I'm open to new adventures.

Thanks for the congrats and the understanding Mike.

V
 
Congratulations and best wishes, Victoria. Don't stop posting here!
 
Congrats, V!! I know you'll do an awesome job there. They are very fortunate to have you.


So I'm wondering ... how long until you have a fully functioning gourmet drop-ship option? Something where us florists can sell you products on our website and have you prepare and overnight them to the recipient. Big potential there if the pieces come together.

Ryan
 
Infinite said:
So I'm wondering ... how long until you have a fully functioning gourmet drop-ship option? Something where us florists can sell you products on our website and have you prepare and overnight them to the recipient. Big potential there if the pieces come together.

Ryan
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YEA....count me in!!!

(got the software for ya :) and maybe even a web site platform too :) )
 
I'v got a great idea for you.

Congratulations Victoria.
I have a great idea for a basket it features a big box of

RED RIVER CEREAL.

I know it will really work.

I have a lot more ideas I'll keep them coming
Doug
 
Infinite said:
Congrats, V!! I know you'll do an awesome job there. They are very fortunate to have you.


So I'm wondering ... how long until you have a fully functioning gourmet drop-ship option? Something where us florists can sell you products on our website and have you prepare and overnight them to the recipient. Big potential there if the pieces come together.

Ryan
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;) You fell in to my plan Ryan. We have no real web presence at all (which blows my mind). That is part of the plan. I would love the opportunity to pick your brain too.

Thanks for the support... you know how much it's appreciated.

V
 
Doug Hatcher said:
Congratulations Victoria.
I have a great idea for a basket it features a big box of

RED RIVER CEREAL.

I know it will really work.

I have a lot more ideas I'll keep them coming
Doug
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OH My Gawd!!!! You're right! No wait... unless it came over on a ship from Europe I can't use it... although, I'm sure some Europeans use it (for wall paper paste)..

Please please please, keep those ideas bubbling away (in the pot with the dam n cereal) and send them along at will. :)

V
 
Victoria, Congratulations! I've been reading your posts since we started here in 2002 and I must say, you are one of the nicest posters here on Flower Chat. Please keep visiting us here - maybe we can learn some new ideas from a your new company?

Best wishes and much success to you V!
 
I hope ..........

Victoria that you stay in touch even though the careers are changing. I've enjoyed and agreed with alot of your posts.
 
I'm so grateful for the good wishes and encouragement. I'm also grateful to be able to stay here... for I would miss the contact, the knowledge and the inspiration garnered from so many. This is a wonderful community of people.

V
 
Victoria said:
I didn't want to say anything until the 3 months was up. What I really wanted to do was announce it the day it happened... but discretion won out.
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Which is one of the many reason you are so respected on this board - grace, reason and discretion. :)

Congratulations on you new adventure, Victoria. Your new company is fortunate to have you.
 
Victoria - in closing my shop after 32 years, I used your Maya Angelou quote
at the bottom of my going out of business posters and letters to customers,
adding "...hope we made you happy!" We received a lot of positive feedback
from that. Thanks for making me aware of it and thank you for your positive attitude.
 
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