Beatriz Rodriguez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Talented Cake Decorator with 10+ years of experience in baking industry. Dedicated to creating unique and creative designs. Effective communicator, motivated and innovative. Extensive knowledge of baking techniques and raw materials. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lunchroom Porter
Chicago Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Greeted students with warmth and professionalism for friendly, helpful service.
- Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Stored supplies safely and securely to prevent theft and damage.
- Increased workplace safety by immediately reporting potential hazards.
- Unpacked and stored deliveries in proper locations for orderly, accessible supplies.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Updated visitor and delivery logs for correct, current security records.
Administrative Assistant
Madina Traders INC
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Processed customer orders accurately and within agreed timeframes to meet service standards.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Prepared billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and NECS entree software to manage invoices and payments.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Head Cake Decorator
Mariano's Fresh Market
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
- Tracked cake sales and productions processes.
- Scheduled bakery employees and assigned work to decorators.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Trained and supervised part-time cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques in creating edible icing, flowers and figurines.
- Worked with clients to design custom cake decorations.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Monitored inventory levels and identified opportunities for cost savings.
- Created marketing strategies and promotional campaigns to increase customer traffic and boost sales.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers to procure quality ingredients and equipment.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
Bakery Crew Chief
Jewels Osco
05.2007 - 03.2013
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
- Examined incoming inventory, merchandised shelves and prevented shrinkage.
- Assisted in monthly inventory and tracked profit and loss reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Clerical Staff Oversight
- Office Equipment Operation
- Administrative Procedures
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety and Security
- Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Productivity and Time Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Sanitation
Certification
- Certified Food Service Manager License from the Chicago Department of Public Health- 2023-2028
- Paraprofessional License from the Illinois State Board of Education - 2023-2028
Timeline
Lunchroom Porter
Chicago Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Madina Traders INC
08.2016 - 05.2020
Head Cake Decorator
Mariano's Fresh Market
03.2013 - 08.2016
Bakery Crew Chief
Jewels Osco
05.2007 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Northeastern Illinois University
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