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Elizabeth Meza

Tampa,FL

Summary

Talented Cake Decorator with 12 years of experience in baking industry. Dedicated to creating unique and creative designs. Effective communicator, motivated and innovative. Extensive knowledge of baking techniques and raw materials. Professional Cake Decorator with excellent time management and organizational skills. Skilled in customer service and client relations. Focused on attention to detail and schedule. Versatile Cake Decorator with knack for creating innovative and unique designs. Highly-skilled in color mixing and icing methods. Passionate about producing appealing baked goods. Creative Cake Decorator with 12 years' track record of providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Outstanding skills in modern decorating techniques. Calm under pressure with success in working within collaborative and self-motivated environments. Open-minded Cake Decorator specializing in creating high-quality and delicious edible masterpieces. Quick learner and active listener. Production-driven professional focused on achieving perfection in each creation. Proficient in various baking and decorating techniques. Excellent sense of current trends and designs in high-end cakes as Cake Decorator. Tasteful color use and artistically inventive. Creative designer and decorator skillful enough to personalize orders. Seasoned Cake Decorator well-versed in different baking techniques and highly skilled in experimenting to come up with new creations. Proficient in icing methods, sculpting and color mixing. Noteworthy interpersonal and organizational skills. Committed to maintaining product integrity and highest quality standards. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Sam's Club
Tampa, FL
11.2015 - 12.2021
  • Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
  • Prepared special creams and frostings for cakes and other dessert specialties.
  • Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools and confectionery products.
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays and graduations.
  • Weighed, boxed and wrapped bakery products.
  • Coordinated services under supervision of lead baker.
  • Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools and countertops.
  • Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
  • Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday to highlight finished products.
  • Followed daily opening and closing procedures of brick and mortar bakery location.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate supplies lists for clients' projects.
  • Decorated [Type] pastries and cakes using colorful icings and piping techniques.
  • Increased business sales by [Number]% by influencing purchases and attracting customers with displays and professional service.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders and ordering conflicts.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to [Number] patrons daily in high-volume shopping center location.

Cashier Specialist

Hms
Tampa, FL
02.2014 - 06.2019
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Met all customer needs with engaged attention and knowledgeable service while meeting sales goals through effective promotion of survey
  • Assisted cashier team with resolving problems and maintaining efficiency.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.

Laundry Attendant

Fletwood Cleaners
Tampa, FL
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols.
  • Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
  • Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
  • Loaded and unloaded machines, ironed pieces and folded cleaned items, typically handling over 2 pieces per shift for large $180.00 revenue-producing business.
  • Maximized efforts towards productivity by identifying problem areas and assisting in implementing solutions.
  • Operated laundry equipment and loaded machines, paying careful attention to capacity restrictions.
  • Cleaned machine filters and lubricated equipment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Agustin Melgar
Guerrero Mexico
06.1986

Skills

  • Batter and Filling Preparation
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Cake and Pastry Decoration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Pie Crust Preparation
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Cooking Machinery Operation
  • Supply Ordering
  • Ingredients Measurement
  • Icing Preparation
  • Mixing and Blending
  • Inventory Maintenance
  • Glaze, Icing and Topping Application
  • Delivery Coordination
  • Oven Operation
  • Decision Making
  • Temperature Monitoring
  • Time Accounting
  • Cake Decorating Equipment
  • Hand Painting and Airbrushing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Cooperation
  • Materials Requirements Planning
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Product Wrapping and Packaging
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Customer Service
  • Food Processor Operation
  • Food production
  • Production-driven
  • Knowledge of raw materials
  • Employee training
  • Loss minimization
  • Management
  • Whole-grain baking
  • Gluten-free baking

Timeline

Cake Decorator

Sam's Club
11.2015 - 12.2021

Cashier Specialist

Hms
02.2014 - 06.2019

Laundry Attendant

Fletwood Cleaners
01.2013 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Agustin Melgar
Elizabeth Meza