David Benton
Office Manager
Oakland,CA
Summary
Office Manager with proven experience overseeing daily operations, improving workflow efficiency, and supporting fast-paced professional teams. Skilled in organization, communication, vendor management, and proactive problem-solving. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and providing hands-on IT support for office technology and systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Mark Cavagnero Associates
San Francisco, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Manage office operations, keeping schedules, budgets, and daily tasks on track.
- Handle sensitive information and employee files with full discretion.
- Keep financial records up to date by tracking payables and receivables.
- Coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and handle logistics for office events.
- Maintain supplies and building maintenance requests, staying ahead of any issues.
- Keep communication with staff and clients professional, clear, and responsive.
- Assisted with IT duties
Owner/Entrepreneur
Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio
Oakland, CA
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised the initial setup, design, and buildup of property into a full-serviced bakery.
- Led, coached, and mentored a team of cake designers, assistants, and bakers daily.
- Organized daily To-Do Lists and updated the order calendar and invoices to clients daily.
- Filed quarterly taxes, yearly permits, and licenses.
- Interviewed and hired all employees.
- Founded and managed a custom cake business, growing revenue to $200K in the first year.
- Built business to 2000+ customers by implementing effective marketing and customer engagement plans.
- Developed and designed all marketing campaigns, business cards and website.
Reception/Office Management
WRNS Studio
San Francisco
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Coordinated in-house catering for meeting needs.
- Kitchen, lobby, and conference room maintenance.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring seamless daily operations and high levels of efficiency.
- Managed complex scheduling tasks, successfully coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for multiple staff members.
- Answered phones for 100+ employees.
- Evaluated office supply inventory regularly to prevent shortages while managing cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Oversaw budget preparation and expense tracking for cost-effective office management.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, CASkills
- Document Preparation
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Mail handling
- Office Management Inventory Control
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Human Resources Support
- Meeting planning
- Onboarding
Interests
Baking, Bikram Yoga, Jogging
Timeline
Office Manager
Mark Cavagnero Associates
05.2024 - Current
Owner/Entrepreneur
Sugarsweet Cookie + Cake Studio
11.2019 - 01.2024
Reception/Office Management
WRNS Studio
03.2013 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
California Culinary Academy