Diane Canipe
Summary
Detail-oriented and adaptable individual with a background in customer service and team collaboration. Demonstrated success in managing logistics and improving operational workflows, ready to contribute to business growth and elevate customer experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner Animal Care
Self Employed
Hickory , NC
01.2017 - 12.2025
- Owner and manager of an extensive canine breeding program.
- Oversaw daily operations and logistics for all business activities, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Created effective marketing strategies and services to enhance customer engagement.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, improving customer satisfaction.
Cake Decorator / Deli
Food Lion
Maiden, North Carolina
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed intricate cake decorations for various occasions and customer requests.
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Assisted customers in selecting cake designs and flavors to meet their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of cake orders.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Trained new staff on decorating techniques and proper equipment usage.
- Managed inventory of decorating supplies to ensure availability for production.
- Implemented efficient workflows to improve decoration speed and presentation quality.
Deli / Cake Decorator
Harris Teeter
Davidson, North Carolina
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Decorated cakes for special occasions and customer requests.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
- Assisted customers with planning cake vision, including color, theme and size.
- Collaborated with team to design seasonal cake displays.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of decorating station.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newbury High School
Newbury OH06-1988
Liberal Arts
Kent State University
Kent, OHMedical Coding
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC01-2012
Skills
- Animal care management
- Logistics management
- Marketing strategy
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Business Owner Animal Care
Self Employed
01.2017 - 12.2025
Cake Decorator / Deli
Food Lion
12.2014 - 01.2017
Deli / Cake Decorator
Harris Teeter
12.2012 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Newbury High School
Liberal Arts
Kent State University
Medical Coding
Mitchell Community College