Esther L. Ortega
El Paso,TX
Summary
I am currently looking for a job that will allow me to use my creativity and use my merchandising skills. Although I have limited experience in floral design, I have marketing skills obtained through employment as a cake decorator/designer, an in-store bakery manager and bakery owner. In observing various businesses and using my creativity, I am encountering endless possibilities and ways to cater to the growing Hispanic market.
If given the opportunity, I would like to further enhance my skills in business and business marketing with a company that will allow me to develop and grow.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery/Deli Manager
Fabens Big 8
Fabens
02.1999 - 10.1999
Developed a plan to make the bakery more profitable. Ordered supplies and products to produce quality pastries and cakes. Developed, planned and produced weekly menus for the deli. Supervised 5-7 employees. Bakery/deli was profitable within 4 months.
Floral Designer/clerk
Furr’s, Inc.
Midland, TX
12.1991 - 01.1992
Designed floral arrangements, balloon bouquets stuffed balloon arrangements. Maintained and decorated plants for maximum presentation. Developed ideas to merchandise products to increase sales.
Cake Decorator/bakery Clerk/bakery Night Manager
Furr’s, Inc.
Amarillo, TX
01.1989 - 12.1991
Produced and merchandised cakes for optimum presentation. Packaged and merchandised bakery products as a bakery clerk and manager providing maximum customer service. Designed and created new cakes to increase sales. Supervised 1-2 employees.
Education
Business Management
Howard Payne University -23 Hrs. Toward Bachelor’s
El Paso, TXAssociate Of Applied Science - Business Management
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- Sanitation Procedures
- Food Safety Compliance
- Scheduling Coordination
- Menu development
- Cost Control
- Supervisory Experience
- Food presentation
- Employee Scheduling
- Supply Ordering
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Professional and Courteous
- Hiring and Training
- Team Development
- MS Office
Accomplishments
• Received scholarships from Lee College and Baytown Firefighters Association
• Received Employee of the Month Award at MBank Westbury
• Received Sales Leader Award of the Month 1997 -Nation’s Bank in El Paso
Timeline
Bakery/Deli Manager
Fabens Big 8
02.1999 - 10.1999
Floral Designer/clerk
Furr’s, Inc.
12.1991 - 01.1992
Cake Decorator/bakery Clerk/bakery Night Manager
Furr’s, Inc.
01.1989 - 12.1991
Business Management
Howard Payne University -23 Hrs. Toward Bachelor’s
Associate Of Applied Science - Business Management
Lee College