Christina Larson
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Accomplished professional with a proven track record at Safeway, excelling in patient care and critical thinking. Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Streamlined operations, reducing preparation time by 20%. CPR certified, with strong navigation skills and a team player attitude, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Manager
Safeway Medical Supply
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily bakery operations, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on baking techniques and customer service best practices.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Developed new pastry recipes, enhancing product offerings to meet customer preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to food safety guidelines and regulations.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Managed inventory and reduced waste, resulting in cost savings for the bakery.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in bakery premises.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Implemented creative marketing strategies that increased bakery sales and customer satisfaction.
- Managed budgeting process and financial reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and revenues for the bakery department.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
In-home Daycare/foster Care
Rise Services
01.2007 - 02.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Lead Cake Decorator
Albertsons
06.2002 - 08.2007
- Designed and decorated custom cakes for special occasions, ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality.
- Mentored junior decorators, providing guidance on techniques and best practices to enhance skills.
- Managed cake decoration workflows, optimizing efficiency during peak hours while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to develop seasonal cake designs, increasing customer engagement and sales.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards and reducing waste.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through personalized consultations, enhancing repeat business opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication and attention to detail.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops to stay informed about current trends in cake design techniques and materials.
- Revamped existing cake design offerings to incorporate modern trends while preserving classic options that remained popular among customers.
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
- Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
- Decorated Type pastries and cakes using colorful icings and piping techniques.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
Lead Cake Decorator/bakery Clerk
Albertsons
01.2001 - 08.2006
- Led cake decoration team to create visually appealing, high-quality products for customer orders.
- Developed new cake designs and techniques to enhance presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored junior decorators in best practices and advanced decorating skills.
- Oversaw inventory management of decorating supplies to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious custom cake designs.
- Continuously updated knowledge of food allergy and dietary restrictions, ensuring all customer needs were met while adhering to industry regulations.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
Store Clerk/cashier
Smitty’s Grocery
01.1992 - 1994
Education
GED -
Alta Lona High School
Rancho Cucamonga, CASkills
- Strong navigation skills
- Team player attitude
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- CPR certified
- Basic first aid
Timeline
Bakery Manager
Safeway Medical Supply
05.2024 - 07.2025
In-home Daycare/foster Care
Rise Services
01.2007 - 02.2017
Lead Cake Decorator
Albertsons
06.2002 - 08.2007
Lead Cake Decorator/bakery Clerk
Albertsons
01.2001 - 08.2006
Store Clerk/cashier
Smitty’s Grocery
01.1992 - 1994
GED -
Alta Lona High School
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