Hillary Helton
Lake Wylie
Summary
I am a driven and detail oriented person. My goal is to raise the morale of those surrounding me in life and to share experiences and joy with good hearted people. As an artist, little things pop out at me and I love detail work and all types of nature. I will contribute to any environment through new ideas to create a smoother flow. With tendencies of determination and understanding, diligent work and a happy face are an essential part of who I am.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
Vivint Home Security
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Installed and maintained security systems, ensuring optimal functionality and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve electrical issues proactively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design effective security solutions for clients.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for system installation and troubleshooting.
Clerk
Food Lion
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Processed and organized documents to maintain efficient workflow
- Assisted in data entry tasks ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Managed inventory records, tracking stock levels and orders
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline operations
Wedding/ Special Occasion Cake Baker and Decorator
Freelance
01.2008 - 09.2020
- Design, bake, and decorate special order cakes, fondant and sugar work, delivery services, client consultations.
- Monitored oven temperatures and baking times to achieve optimal results for various products.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health standards and company policies.
Soux Chef/Manager
Seven Oaks Cafe
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsible for all managerial duties for back and front of house. Including inventory, biweekly ordering and organization. Delegating and sharing tasks with staff members, such as: preparing all menu items, desserts, specials, communication with POS and outside employees, as well as opening and closing duties. Also, resetting and counting down cash drawers and aiding and resolving any and all needs of my staff.
Prep Cook/Pastry/Line Cook
Lily's Bistro
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Food preparation for fine dining establishment, baking and pastry, expediting efficiently, occasional line cooking, responsible for smooth communication between FOH and kitchen staff.
Event Catering Captain
Historic 10 Catawba
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Coordinating large parties and events, display set up, delegation of tasks, quick problem solving, main contact for clients, hands-on approach of leadership, running professional wait staff, food preparation, creating itineraries for mass business events.
Room Attendant
Xanterra Parks and Resorts
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Taking care of a large number of guests and assisting in their each and every need, including: cleaning, turn-down service, replenishment of goods, customer service, and creating the most pleasant experience/ environment possible.
Personal Living Assistant
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Preparing nutrient rich, delicious meals, upkeep of home, assisting in artistic endeavors, preforming any and all tasks required for individual care.
Pastry chef/prep/butcher/expo/waiter/ beer sales
The String Bean
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Create unique pastries and desserts for restaurant sale, food prep for restaurant use and catering/display, cleaning and preparing wide varieties of meats (whole beef filet/ whole pigs/ large cuts), cleaning/deboning/preparing whole fish/shell fish for market use, quality control of all outgoing food items, food/catering delivery and set up, all back and front of house tasks and upkeep, cashiering, sale and knowledge of every type of wine/beer, stocking over 450 beers and 200 wines, education and training, butcher shop/ market attendant, basic host and wait staff duties occasionally, organizational and logistical duties, spreading a joyful demeanor and encouraging family oriented team work.
Education
Beekeeping Certification -
Penn State Online
10.2025
Conceptual Art, Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GAHigh School Diploma - undefined
Clover High School
Clover, SC01.2010
Skills
- Extremely detail oriented
- Organizational mastery
- Leading with a soft voice and a strong heart
- Strong research skills
- Most of all, enjoyment in learning and experiencing
- Delegating Tasks
- Performing all work duties, from sludge mopping to elegant presentation
- Creating beautiful artwork and creative displays
- Food handling
- Cleaning and organization
- Cooking
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Grilling
- Food plating and presentation
Certification
Electrical technician and base level 1 fire marshal for Nc and Tx
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Vivint Home Security
01.2025 - 09.2025
Clerk
Food Lion
01.2023 - 04.2024
Soux Chef/Manager
Seven Oaks Cafe
05.2018 - 10.2018
Prep Cook/Pastry/Line Cook
Lily's Bistro
11.2017 - 05.2018
Room Attendant
Xanterra Parks and Resorts
08.2017 - 10.2017
Personal Living Assistant
04.2017 - 07.2017
Event Catering Captain
Historic 10 Catawba
03.2015 - 04.2018
Pastry chef/prep/butcher/expo/waiter/ beer sales
The String Bean
01.2014 - 04.2017
Wedding/ Special Occasion Cake Baker and Decorator
Freelance
01.2008 - 09.2020
Conceptual Art, Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design
High School Diploma - undefined
Clover High School
Beekeeping Certification -
Penn State Online