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Kristi Baker

Bradenton

Summary

Dynamic Cake Decorator with a proven track record at Walmart, excelling in custom cake consultations and expert piping techniques. Renowned for enhancing bakery sales through innovative designs and exceptional customer service. Strong communication skills and a commitment to food safety ensure high-quality creations that delight clients and foster loyalty.

Experienced with artistic cake design, ensuring cakes are both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound. Utilizes expert knowledge in color theory and decorating techniques to create unique designs. Track record of collaborating effectively with team members to achieve high-quality results.

Knowledgeable with solid background in cake decoration and design. Skilled in creating visually appealing and intricate cake designs, demonstrating creativity and precision. Proven ability to work with diverse teams and maintain high standards in fast-paced environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Walmart
09.2014 - Current
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Consistently met customer expectations through clear communication regarding design specifications and delivery timelines.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
  • Developed a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and high-quality cake decorations.
  • Improved bakery sales by creating innovative cake designs for holidays and special events.
  • Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.

Administrative Assistant

US Navy
03.2003 - 03.2007
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
  • Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
  • Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
  • Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
  • Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Education

Criminal Justice

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
09-2011

Skills

  • Cake decoration
  • Food handling safety
  • Precise Hand-eye coordination
  • Custom cake consultations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Expert piping techniques
  • Themed cake creation
  • Continuous learning and adaptation
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Adaptive and creative

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Cake Decorator

Walmart
09.2014 - Current

Administrative Assistant

US Navy
03.2003 - 03.2007

Criminal Justice

Kaplan University