Hayes floral background started in 1999 importing and exporting floral products from offices worldwide. Holding over 24 years of experience, Hayes is widely respected in the floral industry for both her design skills and business knowledge. Successfully sold to national and international accounts such as wholesalers and mass market (Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, etc.). Hayes excels in meeting gross margin profit goals with success in identifying key resources and emerging customer trends. With interior plant design at her fingertips, Hayes’ eye for floral arrangements and keeping them thriving is always top priority along with sales goals, budget management, and accounting for the retail showroom. Hayes also assists with store visual plans through merchandising and displays and holds responsibility for all sales promotions and events at Westerlay Orchids. With a natural green thumb for all plants indoor, Hayes’ contributes to media outlets like Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Apartment Therapy and more!