| About Us :: Our Staff |
Yanni and Marina Elyash: Owners, Senior Desiners
Valentina Katrich: Head of Design Team Valentina truly has a passion for creating new, extraordinary floral designs. With years of experience in Europe and the U.S., Valentina’s creative genius has helped Yanni Design Studio surpass competitors with high-quality products and customer satisfaction. .
None of our designers can boast as many rave reviews as Tara! Since 2007, she has been loved by our clients not only because of the outstanding customer service she provides, but also because she always has fresh ideas to help them design their fairy tale weddings. Planning her own 2010 wedding with Yanni Design Studio has given her first-hand perspective on brides’ needs. Tara graduated from Western Illinois University with a B.A. in Communications and minors in Broadcasting in Fashion Merchandising. Shari Darress: Design Sales Executive As one of Yanni Design Studio’s top sales associates, Shari uses her uncanny ability to understand brides’ visions of their own weddings, and makes their dreams come true. Shari has proven to be a significant asset to Yanni Design Studio since she joined us in 2005. Shari has a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Roosevelt University, with a concentration in meetings, conventions and expositions. Katie Johnson: Director of Marketing & Promotions Since joining the Yanni Design Studio team, Katie has used her years of experience in marketing and promotions as well as her professional track record with social media, to introduce Yanni Design Studio to hundreds of potential clients. Thanks to Katie’s unique ability to make people feel welcome from the very first phone call and her attention to detail, the customer service at Yanni Design Studio separates us from the rest. Katie graduated from Quincy University with a B.A. in Public Relations and a minor in Finance. Marta grew up in the floral industry, helping out in her parents’ florist shop and learning the tricks of the trade. Marta uses her unique talents and insight to create the most exquisite floral arrangements to suit any taste.
Aneta possesses a degree in Horticulture from the University of Agriculture in Poland and is an extremely skilled florist. Her agile hands and attention to the most minute detail allow her to create magnificent works of floral art. An aspiring floral designer, Elena serves as Yanni Design Studio’s Floral Supply Department Manager. She works closely with flower growers from all over the world, selecting nothing but the best flowers for our customers. Elena makes sure that each flower that arrives at Yanni Design Studio is inspected and approved to go into production.. Yanni Design Studio’s production team is there behind the scenes to meet your every need on your wedding day. As a supervisor, Victor ensures that the delivery, set-up, production, and pick-up portions of your wedding go smoothly, without a single hitch. |
