ANDREA FARISS
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Dependable employee seeking an opportunity to expand skills and contribute to the company's success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Resourceful, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in team leadership, time management, and conflict resolution. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving to ensure smooth operations and team harmony.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Crumbl Cookies
Gainesville, GA
03.2025 - Current
- Packaged completed cookie orders in attractive boxes or gift baskets ready for delivery or pick-up.
- Prepared dough according to established recipes, using an electric mixer or manual mixing tools as needed.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries related to cookie designs.
- Organized kitchen space to ensure a clean, safe working environment.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Cake Decorator
Food City Supermarkets
Chatsworth, GA
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events.
- Formulated designs based on customer specifications.
- Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Prepared buttercream icing for use in cake decoration projects.
- Provided guidance to other team members regarding proper cake decorating techniques.
- Conducted quality control checks on finished products.
Cashier/Key Holder
Goodwill Inc
Chatsworh, Ga
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Modeled exemplary behavior and standards to inspire staff members.
- Monitored team operations and workflow during busy periods, making adjustments to improve pace.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and transferred merchandise throughout store.
- Coached new employees struggling with specific tasks.
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Murray County HeadStart
Chatsworh, Ga
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Encouraged age-appropriate advancements in children's learning and development.
- Built children's social skills by modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Balanced schedules with mix of learning, free play and quiet periods.
- Maintained positive learning environment with well-organized classrooms and content.
- Helped children explore new ideas and concepts through hands-on learning.
Assistant Manager/Head Cake Decorator
Great American Cookie Co.
Dalton, Ga
04.2004 - 10.2017
- Completed cake decorations according to customer specifications.
- Created perfectly baked and artistically decorated products for bakery cases and displays.
- Sanitized and organized workstation to support cleanliness.
- Created special cake designs showcasing customers' visions for weddings, birthdays and other events.
- Oversaw business accounts and personnel matters, including making deposits, setting schedules and hiring new employees.
Education
Diploma -
Murray County High School
Chatsworth, GaSkills
- Drawer counting
- Employee oversight
- Bank Deposits
- Sales and marketing
- Store opening and closing
- Front end operations
- Customer service management
- Product demonstrations
- Relationship building
Middle Initial
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Timeline
Shift Leader
Crumbl Cookies
03.2025 - Current
Cake Decorator
Food City Supermarkets
07.2022 - 09.2024
Cashier/Key Holder
Goodwill Inc
03.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Pre-K Teacher
Murray County HeadStart
08.2016 - 09.2018
Assistant Manager/Head Cake Decorator
Great American Cookie Co.
04.2004 - 10.2017
Diploma -
Murray County High School