This Women's Day, we celebrate the women who make for Watanabe Floral what it is! From design, operations, sales to delivery, our female staff play a vital role to our business, while bringing with them generosity, kindness and love for our ohana.
We are grateful for each and every one of them!
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"Kim is the epitome of a working mom! She is one our key managers and balances her workload while raising 2 beautiful daughters. With Covid, Kim has had to help her older daughter with school, while also caring for her toddler, all at work. She is a wonderful Mother and a committed team member that seems to be able to do it all!" - Monty, General Manager
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1. Tell us about your role in Watanabe Floral
I take care the Watanabe Floral’s Mass market accounts which include Walmart, Sam’s club, Costco, Target and Foodland throughout the state. I am responsible for purchasing flowers for these accounts and also making sure each of the 30 individual stores we are accountable for is serviced properly.
2. What is your favorite part of your job?
Many people perceive working in the floral industry as working in a relaxed tranquil environment surrounded by beautiful flowers. But to me it is very fast paced and time sensitive. I am faced with a new challenge every day and enjoy figuring out how to navigate it.
3. Tell us who is one woman in your life whom you admire and why?
My grandmother because her heartfelt kindness and her strength. She was the foundation of raising strong but kind and thoughtful woman in our family.
4. For International Women’s Day, what is the most important message you want to send out to young women?
“You matter and you are loved. Take pride in your voice, your identity, who you love, what you love and who you are.” Quote from Mel Robins
5. Which is your favorite arrangement (on WFI's website) and why?
Bright and Beautiful - I love the variety of flowers and textures in this arrangement. Who doesn’t want to be surrounded by brightness and beauty!
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