Meara Shanley
San Diego,CA
Summary
Baker with expertise in sourdough, lamination, and pastries. Demonstrating strong technical skills and creativity in product development. Experienced in team management and staff training to enhance efficiency and maintain quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery
San Diego, USA
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Lead baker of lamination.
- Executed morning bakes to meet daily production demands.
- Developed new croissant, pastry, and sourdough menu items.
- Managed the inventory of baking supplies to guarantee smooth product production.
Bakerx
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
La Jolla, USA
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Produced products, including croissants, breads, sourdough, and other pastries.
- Executed high-volume morning bakes.
- Collaborated with a large team of bakers daily.
- Contributed to the development of new menu items.
Head Baker
Nelson The Seagull
Vancouver, Canada
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed a pastry menu, with a focus on croissants and sourdoughs.
- Trained all new bakers on standards for quality production.
- Maintained inventory levels, and placed timely orders to ensure smooth production.
- Created prep schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Organized and scheduled all wholesale accounts.
Head Baker
Revolution Roasters
Oceanside, USA
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed the complete pastry menu.
- Executed daily morning bake to ensure freshness and quality.
- Maintained inventory, and placed orders for necessary supplies.
- Established product prices to maximize profitability.
- Supervised and trained bakers to ensure efficiency and product quality.
Education
Pastry & Bread Diploma -
Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada12.2019
Skills
- Work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Proactive problem solving
- Adaptability
- Pastry development
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Baker
Luckybolt Kitchen + Bakery
11.2024 - 07.2025
Bakerx
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
12.2022 - 10.2024
Head Baker
Nelson The Seagull
01.2020 - 04.2021
Head Baker
Revolution Roasters
09.2017 - 02.2019
Pastry & Bread Diploma -
Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver