Business Management
Pei Niee (Penny) Chuah
Culinarian/ Marketer/ Food Blogger
San Pablo,CA
Summary
Technology savvy Program Assistant experienced in culinary support and administrative duties, on-line marketing, and social media outreach.
Excellent work ethic with a strong focus on team-based and self-directed capacities. Driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Culinary Arts Program Assistant
Culinary Academy At Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Managed effective program outreach plans with strategic use of speakers and tours to enhance community engagement and increase enrolments.
- Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of daily operation in the dining room.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Gathered information and entered details into computer tracking spreadsheets, documents and databases.
- Operated cash register for the student daily assignment/ money count and reconciliation sheet.
- Mentored new students on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
Culinary Arts Instructional Aide
Culinary Academy At Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests online reporting system.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
Culinary Arts Student Aide
Culinary Academy At Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Receiving of daily deliveries, enter inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
- Read through recipes and set up ingredients for instructor chefs.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Dental Marketing Associate
Tesco Dental (Hong Kong) Limited
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Developed dental product marketing strategies to support the sales team.
- Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and dental products catalog.
HR and Administration Assistant
Plus 8 Holdings Limited (Trading Company)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
07.2008 - 08.2010
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Orientation of new employees.
- Support HR functions, including payroll and benefits.
Video Editor
Astro All Asia Broadcast Centre (Tv Station)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Developed and managed storyboards, post-production editing and final delivery formats.
- Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Rest. Training
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA 08.2018 - 05.2020
Certificate of Accomplishment - Restaurant Management
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA 01.2020 - 05.2020
General Diploma - Dental Technology
The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
Hong Kong 09.2013 - 08.2015
Advanced Diploma of Arts - Electronic Design And Interactive Media
RMIT University
Malaysia 01.1999 - 07.2001
Skills
Administrative, operations support and event planning
Group and individual instruction via distant learning
Classroom management and power point presentation
Food identification and recipes development
Student Records and Classroom Management
New student outreach and orientation
Interests
Quality Control
Social Media
Customer Engagement
Timeline
Culinary Arts Program Assistant
Culinary Academy At Contra Costa College
05.2021 - Current
Culinary Arts Instructional Aide
Culinary Academy At Contra Costa College
06.2020 - 04.2021
Certificate of Accomplishment - Restaurant Management
Contra Costa College
01.2020 - 05.2020
Culinary Arts Student Aide
Culinary Academy At Contra Costa College
11.2019 - 05.2020
Certificate of Achievement - Classical/Modern Food Preparation & Rest. Training
Contra Costa College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Dental Marketing Associate
Tesco Dental (Hong Kong) Limited
08.2015 - 02.2017
General Diploma - Dental Technology
The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
09.2013 - 08.2015
HR and Administration Assistant
Plus 8 Holdings Limited (Trading Company)
07.2008 - 08.2010
Video Editor
Astro All Asia Broadcast Centre (Tv Station)
04.2006 - 03.2007
Advanced Diploma of Arts - Electronic Design And Interactive Media
RMIT University
01.1999 - 07.2001