Brandi Grant
Thornton
Summary
Innovative Lead Cake Decorator with 20 years of experience in creating custom designs and enhancing customer experiences. Expertise in inventory management and team training, contributing to business growth. Skilled in airbrushing techniques and intricate piping, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, creative projects on time. Recognized in District cake competitions for exceptional artistry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cake Decorator
Kingsoopers
Thornton
09.2006 - Current
- Designed and decorated custom cakes for diverse events, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to develop personalized cake designs and unique flavors.
- Planned and designed creative cake decorations to meet customers' specifications.
- Developed seasonal cake designs to enhance product offerings and customer appeal.
- Trained new staff on cake decorating techniques, fostering skill development and consistency.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during cake preparation and decoration.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of decorating area, supporting compliance with safety standards.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding products or services promptly and courteously.
- Assisted in planning promotional displays for special bakery events or holidays.
Cake Decorator/Bakery Department Manager
Alberstons
Boulder
03.2000 - 08.2006
- Developed unique cake designs based on customer preferences and themes.
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Guided customers in planning cake vision, including color, theme, and size to meet their expectations.
- Ensured all decorations met company standards for quality and presentation.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.
- Coordinated organization of supplies to facilitate seamless cake decorating process.
- Oversaw inventory of baking supplies and tools to streamline workflow.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Collbran Job Corps
Collbran, CO05-1997
High School Diploma -
Thornton High School
Thornton, CO05-1995
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Illustration
Rocky Mountain Collage of Art And Design
Lakewood, CO07-2026
Skills
- Cake decoration
- Advanced decorating techniques
- Piping design methods
- Cake structure design
- Layering techniques
- Image transfer techniques
- Bag technique mastery
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Creative design
- Client collaboration
- Team training
- Customer service
- Layering techniques
Timeline
Lead Cake Decorator
Kingsoopers
09.2006 - Current
Cake Decorator/Bakery Department Manager
Alberstons
03.2000 - 08.2006
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Collbran Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Thornton High School
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Illustration
Rocky Mountain Collage of Art And Design