Kathleen Book

Kathleen Book has extensive experience in sales and floral design, currently serving as an Inside Sales Representative at John Thomas, Inc. since April 2022. As the Owner and Designer at Flowers by Book since September 2014, Kathleen has honed entrepreneurial and design skills. Prior roles include 4-H youth program coordinator at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from January 2014 to April 2022, Floral Designer and Wedding Consultant at Flower's Etc. from August 2010 to January 2014, and Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from August 2008 to May 2010. Kathleen began the professional journey as a Shop Assistant at English Hedgerow from February 2007 to January 2010. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education Services from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2014-2018) and a degree in Horticulture with a focus on Greenhouse Management and Floriculture from the same institution (2006-2010).