1. Mariela Vazquez
Seeking a position utilizing my diverse management skills and visual creativity in a
productive company with growth potential.
Bronx, NY
theflowergirl40@hotmail.com - (917)521-9570
Background includes owning and operating two floral shops, creating, installing and enhancing interiors of class
A buildings,managing operating personnel, spending over a decade in real estate and facilities management/
operations serving as a liaison between tenants and landlords plus navigating and dealing with city agencies
required.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Interior and exterior horticulture designer & assistant property manager
HUTCH METRO CENTER & SIMONE DEVELOPMENT - Bronx, NY - 2012 to 2015
Oversee of a 45 acre complex, maintenance of entire outside property landscape, changing of winter, spring,
summer, fall and christmas in all of lobbies, corridors, elevator areas, tenants spaces, patios, outside entrances
thru-out complex.
Daily walkthrough and checking entire complex for any deficiencies inside and outside of buildings including
mechanical rooms, painting, cleaning of outside and inside of buildings windows, etc. Working closely with
cleaning staff and security staff in managing the entire complex, while simultaneously assist tenants with
outmost positive attitude.
Also, in addition, 19 other properties in the vicinity in doing the same, along with weekly reporting of work
schedule and assisting property management department as needed.
Floral Designer
HAPPY FLOWERS OF WESTCHESTER - Bronx, NY - 2005 to 2015
Operated a retail shop while providing building enhancements for commercial class A office buildings for clients
on a seasonal basis. Furthermore, fundraisers, weddings, all events, etc.
Real Estate Management
Sayle Associates & Simone Development - New Rochelle, NY - 1998 to 2006
Adjunct to the CEOs of these firms serving as problem solver, overseeing that building maintenance and
mechanical systems are in working order, simultaneously responsible for designing,ordering of materials,
installing and maintaining interior floral design/lobby enhancements for several buildings.
EDUCATION
certificates in horticulture
WCC - Westchester County, NY
1990 to 1992
SKILLS
Management (10+ years)

2. GROUPS
Westchester Square Merchant Association
January 2008 to August 2011
Helped start the association along with the present president.
PUBLICATIONS
Cleaner streets underway page 16
http://WWW.BXTIMES.COM
February 2008
Gathering all Westchester Merchants to keep things clean in the area, and help the community progress.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Started interior designing at CW Post Long Island, NY 1988-1989 did not complete degree.
Also, volunteered and donated flowers to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society for the Westchester/Rockland
Area