Masha Dougherty
Toronto,OH
Summary
Adept at managing high-pressure situations, I significantly enhanced guest satisfaction at the Dougherty B&B through meticulous organization and exceptional communication. My expertise in food safety and preparation, honed at La Baguette Magique, complements my ability to multitask, ensuring top-notch service and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized House Rebuilder
Luke Dougherty
Toronto OH, OH
05.2023 - Current
- Cut, planed, sanded, raised, and oiled timbers for the frame of a timber-framed house.
- Laid brick, including mixing mortar, calculating and adjusting mortar mix ratios to fit our needs, laying brick and applying mortar, ensuring bricks were level and plumb, and adhering to the designer's blueprint.
- Plastered walls and ceilings within the house, including preparing surfaces by cleaning, filling holes, taping joints, and ensuring a smooth, desirable finish.
- Painted walls and ceilings, including checking for and repairing any damage on walls prior to painting, ensuring that floors and fixtures were securely protected, cutting in ceilings and walls ensuring a professional finish, and cleaning and properly storing painting equipment at the end of each day.
- Installed flooring, including preparing surfaces, hammer tacking, ensuring a tight and secure fit between boards, sanding and finishing.
- Finished custom-made wood cabinets, including applying and sanding putty, sanding wood, and applying finish.
Caterer
Self-employed
Steubenville, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Provided cakes, pastries, breads, and meals for weddings, funerals, birthdays, coffee shops, and housewarmings.
- Organized and coordinated catering events with clients to ensure their needs were met.
- Decorated and arranged cakes, pastries, etc., with an eye for detail and a careful regard for the tastes and preferences of my clients.
- Delivered cakes, pastries, etc., safely to event spaces, at times cooking them on-site for the most desirable and most delectable presentation.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen to provide the healthiest, highest quality, and best-tasting results.
House/Pet/Farm Sitter
Self-Employed
Various, Various
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered excellent service to pet, house, and farm owners to drive repeat business.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Took care of gardens, including weeding, picking, processing, and preserving vegetables, watering and caring for small and delicate plants, and dead-heading flowers.
- Restocked and decorated farm stands, including picking and arranging floral decorations, picking, cleaning, and arranging vegetables and herbs, and ensuring the farmers' clients' satisfaction.
- Dealt calmly with emergency situations, including sick animals, unexpected births, escaped animals, plumbing issues, and weather-related problems.
- Provided unique services, such as hand-milking cows and bottling milk for the farmer's clients.
- Stayed overnight to ensure animal and house safety.
- Provided further security by staying within a ten-mile radius at all times, in case of emergency.
Baker
La Baguette Magique
West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared and baked cakes, cookies, pies, and specialty French pastries in a timely manner, with an eye to detail, developing the skills necessary to discern and deliver quality results every time.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
- Prepared, shaped, and baked artisan sourdough loaves regularly from start to finish.
- Maintained high food quality standards in the kitchen, and upheld health code standards.
- Stocked, prepped, and cleaned the bakery to complete daily opening and closing duties.
- Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
- Utilized effective problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues in a timely fashion.
Airbnb Co-host
Dougherty B&B
Toronto, OH
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Regularly cleaned and maintained guest house, including laundry, bedding, dishes, bathrooms, and all other daily maintenance
- Provided friendly, professional interactions with guests, including in-person check-in and 24 hour availability in case of need
- Provided guests with the necessary knowledge of house rules and expectations, including knowledge of ground boundaries and liabilities
- Maintained the cleanliness and welcoming appearance of the guest house, including personal touches such as complimentary flowers and pastries
Maintenance Assistant
Franciscan Sisters, TOR
Toronto, OH
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Cut grass as needed, maintained grounds and landscaping
- Assisted with installation of new equipment as required
- Performed routine maintenance on buildings, equipment and machinery; troubleshot and repaired malfunctions in a timely manner
- Collaborated effectively with other team members to complete assignments efficiently and accurately
- Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring urgent attention
Assistant Manager (volunteer)
COR Expeditions
Ranch near Pinedale, WYOMING
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Helped prepare and cook meals from scratch for crowds of over a hundred
- Maintained a clean and well-organized space for food preparation and consumption
- Cleaned and prepared cabins for guests' stay including cleaning bathrooms, making beds and rodent control
- Coached and mentored new employees on company policies and procedures
- Maintained hands-on knowledge of job roles and regularly stepped in to perform business duties
- Efficiently managed time while multitasking in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Construction Worker
Sullivan Contracting
Toronto, OH
- Completed demolition, excavation, and site preparation
- Thoroughly complied with safety protocols and procedures related to construction work
- Maintained site cleanliness by organizing equipment and disposing of hazardous or excessive materials
- Performed carpentry work such as framing, drywall installation, and trimming; operated power tools and hand tools safely and efficiently
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete tasks in an effective manner; worked both independently and as part of a team
- Followed verbal and written instructions from supervisors
Education
Some College (No Degree) - PHILOSOPHY
Franciscan University of Steubenville
trueSkills
- Managing stressful situations
- Effective and clear communication
- Strong multitasking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation and safety
- Customer engagement
Certification
- Chainsaw Safety Class
- Several FEMA EMS certificates
- Certificate of accomplishment: Carving with a Classic Flair with Alexander Grabovetskiy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Specialized House Rebuilder
Luke Dougherty
05.2023 - Current
Caterer
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
Baker
La Baguette Magique
06.2022 - 12.2022
House/Pet/Farm Sitter
Self-Employed
05.2022 - Current
Airbnb Co-host
Dougherty B&B
04.2021 - 01.2022
Maintenance Assistant
Franciscan Sisters, TOR
05.2020 - 10.2020
Assistant Manager (volunteer)
COR Expeditions
07.2019 - 08.2019
Construction Worker
Sullivan Contracting
Some College (No Degree) - PHILOSOPHY
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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