Laura Kofler
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Owner
Corvus Bakery
Grass Valley, CA
10.2019 - 01.2026
- Established Nevada's first fully gluten-free bakery, driving innovation in local food options.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Trained and mentored staff to cultivate a collaborative team environment.
- Created recipes, baked, and managed all operations daily.
Baker
Matteo's Public
Nevada City, California
06.2009 - 01.2017
- Prepared a variety of desserts using my own recipes as the sole baker at this establishment.
- Rotated stock daily to ensure product freshness on shelves.
Server
Matteo's Public
Nevada City, California
06.2009 - 08.2016
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining setting.
- Prepared and served drinks at bar while managing own section.
- Trained new servers on restaurant policies and service standards to ensure consistent service quality.
Server
Diego's
Grass Valley, CA
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas throughout shifts.
Server/Cocktail Server
Hector's
Kirkland, Washington
09.2002 - 11.2005
- Elevated customer experience in high-traffic lakeside dining venue.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Chico State
Chico, CA05-2007
Skills
- Menu innovation
- Food safety standards
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- Yoga Alliance, 200 RYT, 2009
- Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM), 2025
Timeline
Bakery Owner
Corvus Bakery
10.2019 - 01.2026
Baker
Matteo's Public
06.2009 - 01.2017
Server
Matteo's Public
06.2009 - 08.2016
Server
Diego's
01.2005 - 05.2007
Server/Cocktail Server
Hector's
09.2002 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Chico State