David Benton
Summary
Organized Office Manager with noted experience in administrative management. Prioritize projects and multitask effectively to achieve project goals. Methodical and detail-oriented team player with expertise in team leadership. Offering these skills and strong work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Entrepreneur
Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised the initial setup, design and buildup of property into a full-serviced bakery
- Resourcefully built strong relationships between client and studio
- Led, coached and mentored a team of cake designers, assistants and bakers daily
- Organized daily To-Do Lists and updated the order calender and invoices to clients daily
- Met with clients in consultation and advised on steps for wedding cake preparation, design and set up
- Produced bakery product from start to finish and marketed the business on social media platforms
- Filed quarterly taxes, yearly permits and licenses
- Interviewed and hired all employees
- Organized in-house events, taught classes and set up at various local venues and event locations.
Office Management
Ammunition Group (via Innovations PSI)
05.2019
- Coordinated Operations and Facilities needs; Shipping and Receiving
- Oversaw the Food & Beverage pantry including, but not limited to, full service pantry snacks, grab and go items, event catering, and inventory maintenance
- Involved with all day-to-day functions including office administration duties, HR, and communications for 30+ employees.
Reception/Office Management
WRNS Studio
- Involved with all day-to-day functions including office administration duties, inventory maintenance, and communications for 100+ employees
- Coordinated in-house catering for meeting needs
- Kitchen, lobby, and conference room maintenance.
Architectural Librarian
BAR Architects
- 05.2009
- Planned and executed on-site office Lunch & Learns
- Strategically maintained CSI Library, periodicals and complex calendars in a rapidly changing environment, requiring coordination with vendors, managers and Partners.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CA01.2004
Skills
- Document Preparation
- Workplace Safety
- Meeting planning
- Human Resources Support
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- Inventory Control
- Office Management
- Mail handling
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
Office Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Internet
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) Outlook
- GoToMeeting
- Slack
- Customer Service
- Answering phones for 100+
- Librarian
- Gmail
Hobbies and Interests
- Baking
- Bikram Yoga
- Jogging
Timeline
Owner/Entrepreneur
Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio
11.2019 - 01.2024
Office Management
Ammunition Group (via Innovations PSI)
05.2019
Reception/Office Management
WRNS Studio
Architectural Librarian
BAR Architects
- 05.2009
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
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