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Nyasa Manigo

Nyasa Manigo

Gordonsville,VA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Cake Decorator with a proven track record at Food Lion, excelling in custom cake consultations and expert piping techniques. Known for strong communication skills and a commitment to food safety, I consistently deliver high-quality products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Food Lion
  • 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.

Deli Associate

Foodlion Grocery Store
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Cna

Dogwood Nursing Home
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

Cna

Louisa Health and Rehabilitation
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

Deli Associate

Food Lion
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared high-quality sandwiches, salads, and other deli products for customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Ensured timely replenishment of supplies during peak hours, minimizing potential disruptions to customer service levels.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.

Cna

Ppl
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.

Biscuit Maker

Hardees
  • Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
  • Delivered prepared bakery products quickly to customers, restaurants and convenience centers.
  • Supported quality control efforts by conducting routine inspections of finished products to ensure consistency and excellence.
  • Worked effectively under pressure during peak production periods while remaining focused on delivering exceptional results for customers.
  • Quickly learned new methods to produce finished products more efficiently while also reducing waste.
  • Achieved consistent on-time delivery of orders through strong time management skills and prioritization capabilities.
  • Paid close attention to details for consistent production of Number biscuits daily.
  • Upheld cleanliness and sanitization standards to eliminate risk of contaminated products.
  • Contributed to cost savings by identifying opportunities for improvement in ingredient sourcing and inventory management.
  • Played a pivotal role in expanding the company''s reach by consistently producing high-quality products that garnered positive reviews and increased brand recognition.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations.

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Biscuit Maker

Hardees Resturamt
02.2025 - Current
  • Accurately managed monetary transactions at front counter of restaurant.
  • Promoted a culture of innovation within the team, regularly brainstorming new ideas for flavor profiles or packaging designs.
  • Proficient in upselling add-on products to generate increased revenue.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing new biscuit-making techniques and processes.
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing structures without compromising ingredient quality.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining the high level of productivity expected from a Biscuit Maker role.
  • Streamlined workflow through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
  • Reduced waste by optimizing dough usage and recycling excess materials for future use.
  • Led cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives, driving process enhancements that benefited overall operations efficiency within the company''s baking division.

Education

Diploma - College Prep Algebra

Passaic High School
Passaic, NJ
06.1994

Skills

  • Cake decoration
  • Food handling safety
  • Precise Hand-eye coordination
  • Custom cake consultations
  • Strong communication skills
  • Food safety
  • Food safety compliance
  • Expert piping techniques
  • Stock rotation
  • Glazing and icing application
  • Food production
  • Icing preparation
  • Airbrushing techniques
  • Visual merchandising
  • Quality control
  • Continuous learning and adaptation
  • Production and processing
  • Product inspection
  • Color mixing skills
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Team cooperation
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Equipment cleaning
  • Supply ordering
  • Excellent math skills
  • Clear communication
  • Order taking
  • Inventory maintenance
  • Active learning
  • Dough preparation and baking
  • Decision-making
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Team Training
  • Kitchen safety
  • Management
  • Basic mathematics
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Oven operation
  • Product wrapping and packaging
  • Commercial food production
  • Batter and filling preparation
  • Safe slicer operation
  • Accurate scale operation
  • Damage identification
  • Raw materials assessment

Timeline

Biscuit Maker

Hardees Resturamt
02.2025 - Current

Cake Decorator

Food Lion

Deli Associate

Foodlion Grocery Store

Cna

Dogwood Nursing Home

Cna

Louisa Health and Rehabilitation

Deli Associate

Food Lion

Cna

Ppl

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar

Biscuit Maker

Hardees

Assistant Manager

Family Dollar

Diploma - College Prep Algebra

Passaic High School

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