Abby Coyle
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Experienced bakery professional with over 20 years of industry expertise in scratch baking, par baking, and various other techniques. Demonstrated ability to thrive in diverse bakery environments. Results-driven professional in retail sales, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Well-versed in customer service, inventory management, and sales strategy development. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
Kentwood, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Works with the Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and sales targets.
- Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
- Functions as point person and departmental person-in-charge in absence of Team leader.
- Assists Team Leader in selecting new hires and then trains, develops and mentors new team members.
- Works with the Team Leader to resolve team member concerns or issues.
- Manages inventory of ingredients, supplies, and frozen product to meet month ending inventory goals.
- Outside of administrative duties, I assist in BOH production of baked goods, decorating cakes, packaging/labeling to merchandise for the sales floor.
- Maintains safety standards by monitoring temperatures and educating team members on the importance of food safety.
- Assists customers in person or over the phone by taking specialized orders and answering any questions with expertise.
Bakery Buyer Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
Rochester Hills, MI
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted regular inventory counts to monitor stock levels and prevent overstocking.
- Ordered all supplies, ingredients, and product to keep the Bakery department running efficiently.
- Analyzed customer buying trends and adjusted purchasing accordingly.
- Supervised the team under the Team Leader and Associate Team Leader.
Lead Cake Decorator
Whole Foods Market Inc
Columbus, OH
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Planned and designed creative cake decorations to meet customer's specifications.
- Assisted in the production of cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and other desserts for the sales floor display cases.
- Ordered decorating supplies and tools.
- Trained newly incoming team members decorating techniques and skills to produce eye-appealing designs.
Bakery Assistant Manager
The Andersons
Columbus, OH
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Responsible for assisting the department manager in overseeing daily operations of the bakery, including scheduling, ordering supplies and ingredients, and managing staff.
- Store Key Holder
- BOH production of breads, cakes, and other baked goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School
Groveport, OH06-2002
Banking And Finance
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools
Groveport, OH05-2002
Skills
- POS system expertise
- Food handling safety
- Cake Decorating
- Product Merchandising
- Visual Merchandising
- Work Prioritization
- Servant Leadership
- Baking
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bakery Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market Inc
08.2022 - Current
Bakery Buyer Specialist
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2020 - 07.2022
Lead Cake Decorator
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2017 - 04.2020
Bakery Assistant Manager
The Andersons
01.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School
Banking And Finance
Eastland Fairfield Career And Technical Schools