Angela Marin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly skilled in building and leading successful teams, with a proven track record of creating and developing departments from inception. Emphasizing training and mentorship, I have effectively guided numerous individuals without prior cake decoration knowledge, enabling them to excel in their roles. Leveraging my expertise in team management and teaching, I excel at fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes growth and success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cake Department Manager
Defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
02.2020 - 02.2025
- Led team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Increased sales with strategic planning and effective merchandising.
- Optimized inventory management, reducing stock shortages.
- Coordinated cross-department projects to achieve organizational goals.
- Fostered positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and employee engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies.
- Oversaw recruitment and onboarding processes for new hires.
- Managed budget allocations to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure product standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employee development.
- Resolved conflicts and issues, maintaining a harmonious workplace.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Established a new location for the cake decorating department from the ground up.
Cake Decorator
Urban Icing/Jewel Events Catering
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Customer focused work ethic
- Utilize relationship building skills to provide strong collaboration with peers
- Results focused thinking
- Extreme attention to detail for custom cake designs for all occasions
- Fast-paced environment strategy behaviors executed
Sales Associate
Aldi
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and maintained customer relationships by delivering above and beyond customer service
- Cash handling
- Maintained strong operational excellence
- Completed all opening and closing procedures to ensure safety to all employees
- Adhered to all company policies and execution of integrity
Cake Decorator
Marianos
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Worked in team settings and collaborated with peers to provide world class service
- Went above and beyond all customer requests
- Collaborated with peers and analyzed areas of development for continuous improvement
- Maintained and regulated excellence for all orders
Head Cake Decorator
Nothing Bundt Cakes
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Execution of fast-paced environment with exceptional results
- Ensured all orders were completed to customer satisfaction
- Produced showcase pastries for all sized orders to
Education
Associates in Applied Science -
Le Cordon Bleu
04.2011
Graduated with Honors -
Continental Academy
05.2008
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Innovative mindset
- Strategic thinking
- Decision making
- Self-motivation
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Cake Department Manager
Defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
02.2020 - 02.2025
Cake Decorator
Urban Icing/Jewel Events Catering
05.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Aldi
10.2017 - 05.2018
Cake Decorator
Marianos
08.2015 - 08.2017
Head Cake Decorator
Nothing Bundt Cakes
08.2013 - 07.2014
Associates in Applied Science -
Le Cordon Bleu
Graduated with Honors -
Continental Academy
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