Paul Bonelli
Burlington,VT
Summary
Dynamic and creative Small Business Owner/Baker at Nunyuns Bakery & Cafe, I excelled in driving business growth through innovative recipe development and effective marketing, increasing revenue significantly. Skilled in many facets of baking/cooking, I helped lead our team to deliver exceptional customer service, fostering strong relationships and a loyal customer base. My commitment to food safety, strong work ethic, and ability to multitask set me apart.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner / Baker / Line Cook
Nunyuns Bakery & Cafe
Burlington, VT
07.2008 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring efficient processes and quality services.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Participated actively in local community events or organizations as a way to give back while expanding brand visibility and credibility.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Evaluated competitors'' offerings to identify gaps in the market for unique selling propositions that attracted new clients.
- Optimized operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving technologies.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Adjusted recipes based on available ingredients or dietary restrictions,
- Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
- Developed creative seasonal recipes, attracting new customers and increasing bakery sales.
- Developed recipes for new products and improved existing recipes.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies that showcased featured items which resulted in enhanced customer interest.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Participated in creating daily specials that showcased creativity while utilizing available inventory effectively.
Education
2x Bachelors Of Science - Environmental Science And Criminal Justice
Southern Vermont College
Bennington, VTSkills
- Dependable and Reliable
- Punctual
- Strong work ethic
- Creative
- Able to work unsupervised
- Take pride in my work
- Bread making
- Dough handling
- Cookies / Cakes / Pies
- Holiday baking
- Waste reduction
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cleanliness standards
- Product presentation
- Portion Control
- Recipe Development
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Oven Operation
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Commercial Food Production
Timeline
Small Business Owner / Baker / Line Cook
Nunyuns Bakery & Cafe
07.2008 - 06.2024
2x Bachelors Of Science - Environmental Science And Criminal Justice
Southern Vermont College