Kimberly Brodsky
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Hard-working and passionate Cake Decorator with over 10 years of experience creating high quality and creative edible art. A proven leader with an engaging demeanor and success working in high volume locations. Talented in training and mentoring successful apprentices. Highly efficient in time management and production with extensive knowledge in mixing colors and design techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Say WHAT Cookies
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Founded and managed Say WHAT cookies business, growing revenue 10% each consecutive year.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Baked, decorated and packaged all products.
- Consulted with customers on custom orders averaging 50-75 costumers per month.
- Managed and delivered all orders.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Balanced books.
- Promoted and manged business via social media to maximize brand identity.
Cake Decorator
Harris Teeter
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests and Deco Pac designs.
- Precisely arranged display cases throughout workday based on company schematics.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, orders and cancelled orders.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
- Disposed of damaged and expired goods to uphold safety standards and provide fresh products.
- Trained and supervised part-time cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques.
Assistant Manager/Cake Decorator
Lowes Foods
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Proficient knowledge in all bakery department roles, including baking, floor restocking, product ordering and cake decorating.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, orders, conflicts and canceled orders.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer products.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels.
- Assisted in reporting day to day sales and loss through company data system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05.2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Sales Growth
- Communication
- High Production Rate
- Food Handling Standards
- Color Mixing
- Piping Techniques
Timeline
Owner
Say WHAT Cookies
03.2021 - 06.2023
Cake Decorator
Harris Teeter
05.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager/Cake Decorator
Lowes Foods
01.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Ocean County College
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