Rodrigo Alvizures
Kearny
Summary
Creative Baking Professional experienced in recipe development and customization. Delivered high-quality production and client satisfaction through attention to detail and adherence to food safety practices. Focused on enhancing customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing baked goods and collaborating effectively during peak periods.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Domingo’s Bakery
Kearny, NJ
02.2026 - Current
- Mixed and prepared dough for various bakery products.
- Decorated cakes and pastries with attention to detail and presentation.
- Operated ovens and baking equipment according to safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management of ingredients and supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals efficiently.
- Implemented best practices for food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Adapted quickly to changing recipes and customer requests during peak hours.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Ensured product freshness by implementing proper storage techniques and regularly rotating stock.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large orders for special events, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Reduced waste and increased efficiency by accurately measuring ingredients and closely monitoring baking processes.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
- Increased production efficiency through effective time management and multitasking during busy periods.
- Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
- Maintained accurate inventory of baking supplies and ingredients.
- Consistently met deadlines for catering orders by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- 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 new recipes to expand bakery's offerings and attract new customers.
- Customized cake designs according to customer requests, increasing satisfaction and repeat business.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, maintaining positive bakery image.
Mechanics Apprentice
Daniel Esteban
Kearny, NJ
08.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted in diagnosing mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Supported senior mechanics in performing repairs on various vehicle models.
- Learned operation of hand tools and power equipment for efficient task completion.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety compliance.
- Observed and adhered to safety protocols during all repair and maintenance activities.
- Engaged in continuous learning about new automotive technologies and techniques.
- Enhanced knowledge of various automotive systems through hands-on experience and continuous learning from senior mechanics.
Painter's Helper
DIRS Painting LLC
Kearny, NJ
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported lead painters in applying various paint types using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Assisted in surface preparation by cleaning, sanding, and priming areas for painting.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently within set timelines.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to minimize hazards on job sites.
- Learned color mixing techniques to assist in achieving desired finishes for projects.
- Organized materials and supplies to streamline workflow during painting operations.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
- Played an integral role in guaranteeing client satisfaction through effective problem-solving skills when challenges arose during projects.
- Improved work efficiency by assisting with the preparation and clean-up of painting surfaces.
- Assisted in achieving high-quality results by properly preparing surfaces through sanding, scraping, and filling holes or cracks.
- Assisted in reducing costs associated with material waste by using resourceful techniques such as repurposing leftover paint from previous jobs whenever possible.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout painting process, ensuring minimal mess left behind for clients to deal with after completion.
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during painting projects.
Education
No Degree - Illustration
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2030
Skills
- Dough handling
- Food handling protocols
- Food hygiene
- Traditional baked goods
- Specialty breads
- Scaling recipes
- Chocolate tempering
- Temperature control
- Icings and fondant
- Fondant application
- Team leadership
- Recipe conversion
- Recipe development
- Ingredient selection
- Food safety
- Kitchen safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Quality control
- Waste reduction
- Ingredient waste reduction
- Product display techniques
- Mathematical accuracy
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Opening duties
- Visual merchandising
- Product presentation
- Holiday baking
- Sourdough bread making
- Personalized cakes
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual communication
- Active listener
- Customer service
- Verbal and written communication
- Creative problem solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Hand-eye coordination
- Allergen awareness
- Basic math
- Excellent math skills
- Multilingual communication
- Management
- Global food trends
- Decorating skills
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Safe knife handling
- Sourdough bread making
- Cake personalization
- Recipe cooking
- Baking industry trends
- Decorating skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved many great sales by completing great costumer service and product creation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved product issues which led to great costumer satisfaction
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of a great amount of products and orders all at once.
Certification
even if I am not certified in many of the things i have mentioned I am incredibly well qualified. To do any of the jobs mentioned.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Avid Reader
- Graphic Design
- Cooking
- Gardening
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Baking
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Music
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Volunteering
- Electronics and Circuit Building
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Woodworking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Interior Design
- Digital Art and Animation
- Video Gaming
- Animal Care
- Video Game Design
- Coding and Programming
- App Development
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Fashion and Style
- Drawing and Painting
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Sustainable Tech Innovations
- Photography
- Acting and Theater
- Bread Making
- Strategy Games
- Reading
- Fundraising Events
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Cake Decorating
- Robotics
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Honors classes, Advanced Placement classes, Honors student
I was a great student my classes were always honors and then evolved into Advance Placement classes. This is a great example of my level of intelligence and my great ability at problem solving. This also demonstrates my ability to adapt to many new situations thrown at me, being an immigrant and entering a new country, and being put straight into honors and AP classes shows my hard working attitude and how great i am at adapting to new tings that are thrown at me.
Timeline
Mechanics Apprentice
Daniel Esteban
08.2026 - 08.2026
Baker
Domingo’s Bakery
02.2026 - Current
Painter's Helper
DIRS Painting LLC
05.2024 - 10.2024
No Degree - Illustration
Montclair State University