Desiree Horan
Appleton
Summary
Adaptable educator and culinary expert with experience in instructional support and classroom management. Recognized for training new staff and enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service and creative problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Ariensco
Brillion
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development for seasonal offerings.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during service.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and safety protocols effectively.
Cake Decorator
Dick's Family Foods
Sherwood
04.2015 - Current
- Engaged with customers to understand their cake design preferences and needs.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kaukauna Area School District
Kaukauna
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Delivered instructional support to students in various subjects across grade levels.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, WI12-2024
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Staff training
- Food safety protocols
- Customer engagement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Ariensco
01.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kaukauna Area School District
01.2025 - 06.2025
Cake Decorator
Dick's Family Foods
04.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh