Michael Power
Kissimmee,FL
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Currants Roll LLC
Kissimmee , FL
10.2021 - Current
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Supervised employees through planning, assignments and direction.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
Baker
Publix Supermarkets Inc
Kissimmee , FL
10.2012 - 10.2021
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
- Inspected baking equipment in accordance with cleanliness and safety standards.
- Placed orders for additional supplies when necessary based on production needs.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Generated turn movement and maintained monthly inventory to control product and ingredient spoilage.
- Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
- Attended training sessions related to food safety procedures and techniques.
- Assisted in the development of new recipes for a variety of bakery items including cakes, pies and muffins.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about menu items or taking orders from customers.
- Adhered to company policies regarding storage, handling and preparation of food items.
- Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
Bakery Manager
Bj's Wholesale Club
Kissimmee , FL
04.2004 - 10.2012
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Researched industry trends in order to stay ahead of competitors in terms of product offerings.
- Created new recipes and developed process improvements to avoid wastages.
- Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Conducted regular market research surveys to identify consumer needs and preferences.
- Developed and implemented a new customer service program to increase customer satisfaction.
- Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts and pies and created specialty desserts.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
- Revamped bakery menus by suggesting new regular and seasonal product offerings.
- Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
- Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.
- Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
Bakery Manager
Chris &Mat's Bakery
Uniondale , NY
08.1993 - 04.2012
- Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Researched industry trends in order to stay ahead of competitors in terms of product offerings.
- Created new recipes and developed process improvements to avoid wastages.
- Developed and implemented a new customer service program to increase customer satisfaction.
- Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts and pies and created specialty desserts.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
- Revamped bakery menus by suggesting new regular and seasonal product offerings.
- Developed new recipes that appealed to customers' taste preferences while meeting nutritional guidelines.
- Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
- Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive prices for raw materials.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.1987
High School Diploma -
06.1985
High School Diploma -
06.1981
Skills
- Contract Negotiations
- Distribution Management
- Sales
- Business Development
Timeline
General Manager - Currants Roll LLC
10.2021 - Current
Baker - Publix Supermarkets Inc
10.2012 - 10.2021
Bakery Manager - Bj's Wholesale Club
04.2004 - 10.2012
Bakery Manager - Chris &Mat's Bakery
08.1993 - 04.2012
San Juan Senior Comprehensive School - High School Diploma,
Mt Hope Junior Secondary School - High School Diploma,
Mt Dor Government School - High School Diploma,