Gregory C. Lum
San Francisco, CA 94127
Tel: 415-***-**** / Email: ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Customer Service representative with extensive experience in design, training, and sales. Training includes working in various agriculturally focused sectors of the industry. Extensive administrative / clerical experience covering a wide range of tasks, duties and functions. Proponent of giving back to the community through volunteering, teaching and mentoring. EDUCATION
2011 – 2012 Design 358, Bruges, Belgium
European Masters Certification
1991 – 1996 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California Bachelor of Science (Environmental Horticultural Science) BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Floral Supply Syndicate, San Francisco, California 2017 – Present Marketing / Sales
● Lead educational programs on Company Products & Services
● Collected payment & provided customer service for company clients
● Represented The Company at trade shows, conventions and symposiums Floricore, San Francisco & Pacifica, California 2014 – 2017 Head Designer / Special Events Consultant / Entrepreneur
● Worked as special events Consultant/Designer for Bay Area events
● Assisted in all Clerical and Administrative roles
● Provided excellent customer service for company clients USDA/US Customs & Border Protection, San Francisco, California 2002 - 2014 International Trade/Agriculture Technician
● Knowledgeable of Plant Species Nomenclature
● Providing administrative support to Import and Entry Specialists
● Collecting payment of US Customs Duties & Fees
● Front counter assistance helping international importers with cargo paperwork SKILLS
Leadership: Effective communication, Resourceful and Understanding Administrative: Processing mail, Filing, Answering phones and Proofreading Documents Team-building:Engaging, Enthusiastic and Supportive Computer: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook and Excel EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Member of the American Institute of Floral Designers & California State Floral Association Served on the Executive Board & Board of Directors for the Northwest Region of AIFD Active in Community outreach programs, Non-Profit and Mentorship to Student Groups