Ashlyn Acosta
Ridgefield Park ,New Jersey
Summary
Baking professional with keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality products. Known for reliability in team settings and adaptability to changing production needs. Expertise in dough preparation, baking techniques, and maintaining aclean and organized workspace, ensuring smooth operations and consistent results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Ridgefield Park, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Answered phone, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, scheduling appointments, and greeting visitors.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Assisted in managing Religious Education program for over 150 students. Maintained their records, submissions, and registrations.
- Maintain Archival materials for the parish as well as maintaining social media platforms, website materials, and new parishioner materials.
- Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and comfort.
Order Processor
Target
Hackensack, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment.
- Input order information into system and updated customer accounts to document and track customer orders.
- Examined orders to confirm accuracy, completeness and adherence to customer requirements.
- Coordinated with sales teams to resolve discrepancies, resulting in fewer errors and delays.
- Worked well in a fast pace and stressful environment to ensure orders were completed on time.
Fruit Designer
Edible Arrangements
Hackensack, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment that complied with health code regulations, ensuring a safe space for food preparation.
- Streamlined the fruit preparation process, improving efficiency and reducing waste in the workplace.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by crafting unique and personalized fruit designs based on client preferences.
- Generated increased revenue opportunities by upselling clients on additional fruit-based services, such as edible centerpieces and arrangements.
- Worked with chocolate, fruit, and other desserts.
Cashier
Target
Hackensack, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Food Pantry Manager
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Manage campus based food pantry, incoming and outgoing supplies, contact companies and file documentation.
- Manage work study students and interns.
- Assist with college based events and fundraisers.
Pastry Chef
Whole Foods Market
Paramus NJ
10.2016 - 08.2017
- High volume of cake production, regulation of dessert bar, and custom orders.
- Maintain time and temperature safety and cleanliness of kitchen and work area.
- Provide customer service and assist with counter help
Cake Decorator
Palermos Bakery
Ridgefield Park, NJ
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Ensure customer satisfaction with fast paced efficient service.
- Light book keeping and POS register management.
- Comply with management standards including proper work attire and sanitation principles.
- Assist with fondant, buttercream, custom orders and reservations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Alternative Medicine
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Baking procedures
- Baking techniques expertise
- Baking Skills
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Center
01.2024 - Current
Order Processor
Target
01.2023 - 01.2024
Fruit Designer
Edible Arrangements
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cashier
Target
01.2020 - 01.2021
Food Pantry Manager
Hudson County Community College
11.2018 - 12.2019
Pastry Chef
Whole Foods Market
10.2016 - 08.2017
Cake Decorator
Palermos Bakery
10.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Alternative Medicine
University of Arizona
Associate of Applied Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Hudson County Community College