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"For myself I hold no preferences among flowers,
so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous!"
- Edward Abbey
A Few Outlined Highlights of Dottie's Floral Journey
2000's
- Presenter, World Floral Expo - Business Education Workshop
- Web strategist, marketing consultant, project coordinator, writer for launch of Citizens Service Group (CSG)™ www.getcsg.com (2008/2009)
- Founder Flowerhandlers Design School (2007/2008)
- Creator, producer & presenter of Flower Power Show, Prince George's Hospital (2006)
- Project coordinator, producer, presenter, emcee for NOVA shows and workshops (2005)
- Developer of The Flower Godmother icon (2004)
- Teacher - Prince George's Comm. College - Floral Bs. Development & Marketing
- Author - Roses, Roses, Roses!
- Producer of Riviera Dei Fiori show with the SanRemo Flower Market (2002)
- Author - Flowers are Love's Truest Language (2002)
- Photo-journalist for Cenflo Publications - Flower News, Flora, The Flower Book
- Exhibiter at Super Floral Show, Agriflor USA, & World Floral Expo
- Floral designer for various growers' trade show exhibits
- Designer for SAF - Congressional Action Days
- Photo-stylist for: Renee Comet Studios (Whole Foods, Vegetarian Times, and U.S. Post Office - 2002 Love Stamp); Lisa Mason Photography (USA Floral); USA Floral (Walmart)
- Founder, President, and CEO Flowerhandlers Inc. - a body of work focused on promoting the enjoyment of flowers and floristry as livelihood (2000)
1990's
- Provides event flowers for Children's Charities - annual BasketBall - 1997 to current
- In-house designer for USA Floral
- Wrote & Directed promotional video for floral wholesaler
- On SAF design team for Bush-Cheney Inaugural
- Resident designer Greenbelt Marriott Hotel
- Member Middle Atlantic Florists Association
- Won Prince George's County Small Business of the Year award
- Commissioned to design Coast Guard's 200 Anniversary Celebration flowers
1980's
- Created and developed home-based independent fresh floral design practice D. C. Harrigan Floral Design - focusing on weddings, events, corporate & hospitality industry needs
- Operated Harrigan's Perennials - raising perennials, selling wholesale to nurseries
- Presented direct sales home shows featuring custom made permanent floral décor
- Sold Crofton Florist - still in operation
1970's - Crofton Florist
- Owner
- Manager
- Head Designer
- Intern
- Apprentice
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