We have experienced trainers who have an in-depth knowledge of the floristy industry, training and business managment. With over 90 years experience, you can be assured you are being trained by the very best.
Our Team
Kellie-Anne Pevy
Managing Director / Trainer & Assessor
As the owner and Director of Park Floristry School, Kellie takes great pride in preparing all students for 'entering the real world' of commercial floristry. Each and every student is encouraged to develop their own creative flair and to be the best at what they can be.
Kellie has extensive experience in the finance industry, but her true passion has always been connected to flowers. Kellie has run her own floristry businesses since 1998 and from the age of thirteen, Kellie knew that she had a strong desire to work with flowers.
It has been Kellie's ambition to share her knowledge, and to encourage her students to achieve their dreams, which for some have been years in the making.
"To me the most important thing is that our students' learning experiences are filled with interesting and creative challenges, while at the same time working ahead to achieve their goals. Being a small training provider enables us to pay close attention to the finer details of each and every one of our students and they become part of our extended family."
Kevin Patterson
Certificate II & III Trainer & Assessor
Kevin represents the heart and soul of the floristry industry, with his involvement spanning more than forty years. Kevin has an enormous passion for passing on his extensive knowledge to others. He is much loved by the students and is instrumental in maintaining the high standard of students who graduate from the School.
Kevin was an educator with Teleflora for over ten years. He has demonstrated across the country for Interflora and for various other professional florist associations. Kevin is also a well respected competition judge with involvement in many competitions, including the World Skills competition.
Kevin is a 'hands on' florist who for many years has owned and operated a busy and profitable florist shop in the heart of the Gold Coast. His involvement in this area helps to keep him abreast of modern trends and fashions in the industry.
Kevin also owns his own florist shop in the heart of the Gold Coast.
"I have enjoyed being a part of your class of 2004 immensely. You have taught me so much and all of it I look forward to taking with me on my new journey in life as a florist "created by Kevin" ! Your new classes will be honored to have you as their teacher I am sure" K. Finnemore Student Graduate 2004
"Thank you for all your help, support and guidance. You dedication to your field and the knowledge you hold has inspired me and always will. Thank you for helping me accomplish a dream". D Smart Student Graduate 2004
Marco Appelfeller
Demonstrator and Certificate IV Trainer/Assessor
Marco was born and bred in Neuhaus am Rennweg, a small town in the heart of the Thuringian Forest in central Germany. Growing up in these beautiful surroundings kindled Marco's early appreciation of nature, botany and flora in general. There was never any question for Marco - his passion led to his enrolment at Germany's exclusive and foremost school of floristry, the Willy-Brandt-School in Kassel, where he achieved Certificates II, III & IV in floristry, followed by successful completion of his Masters in Nueremberg, and qualifications in vocational and work-related training. Marco has now joined Park Floristry School and is looking forward to his challenge of teaching & has recently won the 2008 Interflora "Florist of Distinction" state title. Congratulations Marco!
Mark Pampling
Designer Florist
Mark is a professional floral designer with extensive experience and success in all facets of the industry. His work consists of corporate design, competition work, demonstrating and teaching roles. He recently won 3rd place in the 10th Interflora World Cup, competing against seventeen other countries. The endless forms, colours and textures of nature provide Mark with his inspiration and he enjoys the challenge of arranging horticultural material to enhance its innate beauty. www.markpampling.com
Rachelle Visco
Short Course Trainer
Rachelle Visco has been in the floral industry for 14 years, she specialises in weddings and corporate floristry. Rachelle has competed at state level in Sydney and Brisbane for Interflora whilst owning and running a successful award winning florist studio in northern NSW.
The 2002/03 NSW business woman of the year, Rachelle has extensive knowledge of floral design, retail service and training. A floristry teacher since 2001 Rachelle is a contemporary floral designer, with an insightful base knowledge of design, colour and form. "I love to share my skills with others. Everyone is creative often they just need an insight in the right direction".
Wendy Elliott
Student Liaison / Office & Personal Assistant
Wendy has over 20 years experience specialising in development (in the corporate area) and marketing.
Having worked within the floristry industry for the past 5 years, Wendy has invaluable knowledge & experience to offer. Wendy recently returned from working with a well known floral designer overseas, and is instrumental in assisting with the smooth running of the consultancy.
Alyssa Milton
Consultancy Trainer
Alyssa Milton is a Bachelor of Business graduate from the University of Southern Queensland and has held marketing roles in the private and public sectors both in Australia and in the UK. Specialising in direct marketing and market research, Alyssa worked with a variety of products and services until she started her own business in 2003 called Lyssy May. Her business specialises in handmade accessories and is sold both online and through her own retail store in Brisbane. Alyssa is passionate about utilising the many tools available to small businesses to create effective and practical marketing strategies to compete in today's business environment. In furthering her business studies, she completed a Graduate Certification in Business Administration, as part of QUT's Graduate School of Business. http://www.lyssymay.com/
