Ashley Hayes
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced Food Stylist with a focus on fruit, chocolate, and baked goods. Skilled in enhancing food presentation, delivering excellent customer service, and maintaining strong phone etiquette. Reliable and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to work long hours on my feet while keeping the work environment positive and engaging.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fruit Expert
Edible Arrangements
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained freshness of fruit by regularly inspecting and rotating stock, reducing waste and boosting sales.
- Preparing, cutting, and dipping several kinds of fruits,
- ex: strawberries, pineapple, kiwi
- Educated customers on proper storage techniques for various arrangements.
- Worked with the team to enhance fruit displays for better visual appeal and accessibility.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable and friendly assistance in arrangement selection.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked fruit and baked goods department.
- Achieved a consistent high level of customer satisfaction by addressing questions, concerns, and special requests with compassion.
- Adaptability during busy holiday times by adjusting priorities accordingly in order to complete a large number of orders under pressure, ex: Mother's Day
- Operated heavy, complex equipment safely to minimize accidents, ex: melon/pineapple press.
- Enforced sanitation and handling guidelines to meet regulatory compliance standards.
House/Pet Sitter
Multiple Clients
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Completed all tasks up to standards of the client.
Intern
Southwest Sales And Marketing
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted staff members with daily tasks, reducing workload to allow increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Received incoming and outgoing mail and courier items.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Maintained a clean and orderly office environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Chandler, AZSkills
- Positive Attitude
- Punctual and Reliable
- Close Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Fruit Preservation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Product Inspection
- Computer Skills
- Basic Mathematics
- Research and analysis
- Email and Telephone Etiquette
Certification
Food Handler's Card
Hobbies
- Baking
- Creative Writing
- Hand-made Jewelry
- Community Involvement
Timeline
Fruit Expert
Edible Arrangements
05.2024 - Current
Intern
Southwest Sales And Marketing
05.2021 - 08.2023
House/Pet Sitter
Multiple Clients
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School