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Sena Okyere

Fulshear,TX

Summary

Determined business owner with over 12 years of experience in the baking industry. Exceptional leader, change manager and complex problem solver. Proven skills in operations oversight, policy development and process improvements. Skilled at adapting to customer requests and improving and expanding inventory to meet diverse customer needs. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO/Operations Manager

Evive Delights Ltd
Accra, Ghana
11.2013 - Current
  • Managed day to day affairs of the company.
  • Implemented stronger hiring and training techniques to promote better quality bakery output and customer service.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Managed sales and customer requests and saw to orders being delivered/executed in a timely manner.
  • Addressed customer issues and complaints.
  • Managed company finances.
  • Updated business processes and products to generate more business and cater to customers needs.
  • Addressed employee concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Recruited and developed employees for all departments.
  • Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.

Owner/Operator

Evive Cakes
Houston, Texas
09.2009 - 06.2013

Managed and operated a home based cottage bakery.

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed recipes to meet customer need
  • Guaranteed all baked goods were cooked according to customers tastes and needs.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Education

Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
12.2000

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
06.1998

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Development
  • Annual Planning
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Financial Management
  • Food Industry Expertise
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Service Delivery Oversight
  • MIssion and Vision
  • Capital Expenditure Planning
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Balanced Work Ethic
  • Thrive Under Pressure
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Accomplished manager

Accomplishments

Started an at home bakery from scratch and expanded to a full fledged bakery shop making everything from cupcakes, desserts to wedding cakes and custom cakes.

Hobbies

Cooking, baking, walking, gardening

Timeline

CEO/Operations Manager

Evive Delights Ltd
11.2013 - Current

Owner/Operator

Evive Cakes
09.2009 - 06.2013

Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Leeds
Sena Okyere