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Bridgette Dowery

Bridgette Dowery

Account Representative
Taneytown,MD

Summary

Enthusiastic instructor eager to contribute to student success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of students academic curriculum and hands on training in a profession kitchen. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Career and Technology Education.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant Representative

Mariner Finance
Westminster , MD
10.2021 - Current
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.

Bakery Manager

Safeway
Eldersburg, MD
07.2020 - 10.2021
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
  • Managed all baking operations professionally and handled all problems confidently.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes and pies to drive product sales.
  • Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
  • Verified functionality and code compliance of cooking equipment and utensils for optimal customer protection.
  • Assisted bakers with procuring necessary ingredients from inventory area during high-volume periods with demanding order levels.

Sous Chef

Lorien
Taneytown, MD
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

Culinary and Pastry Arts Instructor

Frederick County Career And Technology Center
Frederick, MD
07.2003 - 07.2018
  • Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to reach diverse student audience.
  • Supervised students in kitchen lab setting to maintain safety and efficiency targets.
  • Facilitated ongoing program reviews and continuous improvement efforts and fostered positive learning environment by developing curriculum and instructional support that targeted and engaged all students.
  • Established standards for instructors in training and classroom management.
  • Trained winning teams to participate in culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
  • Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
  • Prepared lesson plans for classroom instruction of credited technical and occupational courses.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.

Education

Masters Equivalent - Secondary Education

University of Maryland Eastern-shore
Baltimore, MD
04.2014

Associates Degree Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson And Wales University
Charleston SC
05.1998

Skills

  • Team player and works well with others
  • Skilled in both culinary and pastry arts
  • Adapts easily to new environments
  • Organized and punctual
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral

Timeline

Accountant Representative

Mariner Finance
10.2021 - Current

Bakery Manager

Safeway
07.2020 - 10.2021

Sous Chef

Lorien
08.2018 - 05.2020

Culinary and Pastry Arts Instructor

Frederick County Career And Technology Center
07.2003 - 07.2018

Masters Equivalent - Secondary Education

University of Maryland Eastern-shore

Associates Degree Baking And Pastry Arts

Johnson And Wales University

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