Summary
Overview
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Education
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Fan  Zhang

Fan Zhang

Miami,FL

Summary

Meticulouspastry cook, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Skilled Cook broadly trained and in various culinary specialties such as Asian Pastry , Talented Baker specializing in authentic and delicious pastries and desserts. Practiced with a variety of cultural baking traditions. Committed to excellent customer service.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Cook/ Baker/ Pre- Cook

Planta Queen
07.2020 - Current


  • Expertly handmade an assortment of dumplings , spring rolls , wonton, Chinese Xiao Long Bao. Bake cheese cakes , bread , and special seasonal pastry project. Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, brawnie and performed all baking duties.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and cheesecakes by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Prepared dough for variety of pastries, cakes and breads.
  • Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
  • Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
  • Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
  • Determined baking times for various items.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.

Second Vice President

Woman’s Club Of Coconut Grove
07.2015 - 07.2020


  • Bar manager and event organizer
  • Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, private dining and catering.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals
  • Ordered and received bakery products and supplies.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.

Marketing Director

Asian Partners Group
01.2011 - 02.2015


  • AsiaPartners is one of Asia-Pacific’s leading providers of company formation, accounting and payroll, corporate secretarial, human resource, internal audit and risk management, share registration and taxation services, serving over 16000 public-listed and privately owned companies. Headquarter in Hong Kong. The group was established in 2004. AsiaPartners has a presence in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.The group members areAsia Business (HK)Abacas CPA (HK)B.String Finance Advisory SHAsia Worldex Oversea InvestmentYa Yi Arts Ltd.Yellow House Foundation (HK)Marketing Director- Responsible for the entire operation of group’s marketing department, helps establish four brands identity for the company that is recognizable to the types of people the company most desires as customers, and also supervises and coaches the company’s marketing team about 15 in HK, BJ , GZ and SH- In charge of setting the company’s marketing strategies, carrying out the marketing and promotional activities with chambers. I.E American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China, HKTDC, International chamber of Commerce Shanghai and Beijing, also is the member of Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board. Co-operation with Canadian Chamber of Commerce, French Chamber of commerce and Germany Industrial and Commerce commit, Chicago China Club.- Promote the company’s financial products and services with private banks: HSBC, NCB, BEA, UOB, OCBC, Bank of China, and Construction Bank by organize Seminars and customize wealthy tax planning for their premier customers. Work closely with fortune 500 companies CFO, HRD; CEIBS (中欧商学院), Australia CPA association, Castile Business School , MACQUARIE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT from Australia and good relationship with governors in Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone, Jing An, Pudong, ChangNing, HongQiao CBD and Yangtze River Delta, Beijing and Guangzhou etc.- Cooperated Seminar with oversea law firms, real estate, immigration firm, offshore jurisdictions government, European Lawyer association to help Chinese company M&A overseas.- To promoted and responsible for YaYi Art Ltd, developed sponsor relationship with fortune 500 companies, listed companies as well as stated own company, governments,Shanghai Art Festival, medias (website, newspaper, TV, magazine). Successfully organized Dresdner Children’s Chorus( about 50 people ) China Tour (BJ, GZ, WX,NJ and SH) in 2013 and “Clarinet night – Ms Shirley Brill’s Clarinet Concert with Piano and Shanghai Symphony Orchestra” in 2012

Business Development Manager

Boardroom LSC Limited
09.2011 - 12.2012

Business Development Manager

- Work closely with international and local law firms, Big four accounting firm in order to referral business opportunity.

- Monitor and collate data on competitors’ current marketing activities and developments, trends, pricing and product offerings.



- Organize events, Seminars as well as road shows.

- Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, product launches and marketing activities / campaigns such as focus group seminars, trade shows, product training.

- Develop and maintain good relationships with European chambers of Commercial, American chambers of Commercial as well as Sing chamber of Commercial.



- Assist in all on-going client engagement activities.

- Research online/offline leads generation to acquire leads for sales conversion in order to grow existing customer base.



- Assist in identifying potential clients and market segmentations.



- Assist in the production and maintenance of marketing materials in alignment with HQ.

Corporate Business Development Manager

Ocra China
01.2006 - 01.2011

Initially hired into develop Intermediary data entry position and upon proving marketing savvy, took over all marketing responsibilities, organized successful Seminar road tour for new jurisdictions, good relationship with media for promotion. Found innovative ways to market OCRA brand, including highly successful e-mail marketing campaigns.

- Assist in sales operations and attaining sales targets. Experience in develop and maintain key account relationship, market development and client relationship management.

Spearheaded all planning activities from concept to execution for Seminars

- Established and built successful partnerships with vendors, hotels, Seminar management companies, and organized audience.

- Maintained in-depth project plans including detailed Excel workbooks with continually updated task lists, contact lists, deadlines, and budgets.

- Learned from experienced sales professionals who are will to go the extra miles to offer extraordinary service to highly valued clients.

- Being a natural ‘people person’, built with network with intermediaries network and assistance in our key offices.

- Consistently builds ongoing relationships to strengthen partnership with OCRA.

- Coordinates all intermediary sales and promotional efforts

- Exceeding monthly sales quotes on a consistent basis.

- Monthly business newsletter translated from world financial online magazine and send through mark

Account Manager

OTI-SDC Consulting
01.2004 - 02.2006

- Took with day-to-day support of a particular key account’s account with Human Resource training business, and also as the primary point of contact between the customer and the company.

-Provided customer support, planning and optimization for the key account, as well as developing a great relationship with plan and manage the full relationship between a business and its most important customers

- Conducts training programs to educate sales professionals regarding products and programs.

Established and maintained strong client relationship.

Sales Manager

VNU Exhibition Asia
01.2003 - 01.2004

- Experienced of managing a team, or mentoring and assisting with the training of more sales junior member of staff. Be an inspirational, highly motivated and effective sales manager. Creation and management of the sales plan. Including identifying qualifying and passion on sales leads.

- Responsible for Sales of sponsorship and Exhibition for the Apparel's Fair, which included: Supporting the conference team in all matters of sponsorship and exhibition. Selling to prospective exhibitors based in China and Internationally. Liaising with editorial, marketing, customer service and distribution

Cashier

Edo Sushi
01.2002 - 07.2003
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Accountant

British American Tobacco China Shanghai Office​
06.1994 - 01.2000

- Operational finance & accounting expenses statement review.

- Fixed Assets tracking with 6 area office. Credit card statement and Monthly analysis Report review.

- Begin monthly update on tax filings and identify tax related problems, ensure statutory regulations are followed and returns submitted on time, including Tax returns, IIT returns other government specified returns.

- Successfully take up duties from head office in HK. Implement new accounting system of monthly finance report.

-Ensure adherence of policy and procedures in region.

- Assist in enhancing warehousing system so as to reduce the cost of obsolete and damage

- Established strong working relationship with business partners and top-level management to ensure office initiatives were conducive to company goals.

- Scheduled, coordinated and informed international business partners of daily business meetings, board meetings, conference, travel itineraries and social events.

- Implemented data processing of new client/customer records to clarify and maximize service support. Assisted regional manager with evaluating and interpreting content of potential public telephone and business contacts.

Education

English Language

REGENT LONDON ENGLISH TRANING​, London UK
05.1995

Chinese Language And Literature

EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY, Shanghai China
01.1991

Skills

  • Conversant in English, Mandarin
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Time management
  • Highly observant
  • Extensive food/beverage knowledge
  • Food regulation compliance
  • Multiple Chinese Dumplings Wrapping
  • Dough Preparation and Baking
  • Team Training
  • Excellent Math Skills
  • Batter and Filling Preparation

Timeline

Pastry Cook/ Baker/ Pre- Cook - Planta Queen
07.2020 - Current
Second Vice President - Woman’s Club Of Coconut Grove
07.2015 - 07.2020
Business Development Manager - Boardroom LSC Limited
09.2011 - 12.2012
Marketing Director - Asian Partners Group
01.2011 - 02.2015
Corporate Business Development Manager - Ocra China
01.2006 - 01.2011
Account Manager - OTI-SDC Consulting
01.2004 - 02.2006
Sales Manager - VNU Exhibition Asia
01.2003 - 01.2004
Cashier - Edo Sushi
01.2002 - 07.2003
Accountant - British American Tobacco China Shanghai Office​
06.1994 - 01.2000
REGENT LONDON ENGLISH TRANING​ - , English Language
EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY - , Chinese Language And Literature
Fan Zhang