Sam Bravo
South Bend,IN
Summary
Experienced Baker with passion for creating delicious desserts, pastries and breads. Detail-oriented and works well in fast-paced environments. Skilled in using variety of baking tools and equipment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Diligent and responsible Cashier with excellent history of running smooth, accurate registers, keeping merchandise stocked and maintaining cleanliness. Offering experience in FOH and BOH roles. Well-organized and dependable with unparalleled dedication to team success, business operations and customer loyalty.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ball Boy
BNP Paribas Open
Indian Wells, CA
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Received coaching to refine skills and abilities.
- Maintained professionalism in high stress situations while on national television.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain fast paced environment on court.
Chocolatier
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Made confections by hand and ordered ingredients from suppliers.
- Packaged chocolate items for delivery or pickup.
- Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
- Cultivated positive work setting for all employees by actively listening and communicating with team members focused on common goals.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Concession Stand Worker
Denver Zoo
Denver, CO
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Communicated stand offerings and answered guest questions regarding orders and animals.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Ice Cream Scooper
Inside Scoop
Denver, CO
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Kept work area tidy and sanitary, promptly addressing spills, and other messes.
- Operated cash register, taking payments and issuing customer receipts.
- Demonstrated continuous knowledge of menu and service offerings, promotional products and new flavors.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Used ice cream makers, blenders and frozen yogurt machines to create ice cream and yogurt.
Grocery Team Member
Natural Grocers
Denver, CO
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Kept cases and shelves clean and well-stocked by front-facing, checking codes, rotating and removing out-of-date products to achieve fresh and appealing display.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Assisted customers with purchases by providing knowledgeable recommendations and suggestions, educating customers on standard preparation and food pairing.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Monitored beer, liquor and wine departments to uncover any potential underage or intoxicated individual and deny sale of alcohol to offending persons.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Baker
King Soopers
Fort Collins, CO
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
- Coordinated food deliveries to guarantee timely arrival of supplies.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Cut and shaped dough for pies, rolls and other pastries.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broomfield High School
Broomfield, CO05.2018
Skills
- Team Player
- Adaptive and Creative
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem Solving
- Time Management Skills
- Work Prioritization
- Holiday Baking
- Food Safety Standards Knowledge
- POS System Experience
- Knowledge of Baking Techniques
- Inventory Oversight
- Staff Training
Illustrator
I enjoy drawing in my free time, and did a few freelance jobs in character design and story boarding. I'm well verse in digital painting, and currently honing my skills in animation.
Timeline
Baker
King Soopers
02.2021 - 08.2023
Grocery Team Member
Natural Grocers
07.2020 - 11.2020
Ice Cream Scooper
Inside Scoop
04.2020 - 06.2020
Concession Stand Worker
Denver Zoo
10.2019 - 03.2020
Chocolatier
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
08.2018 - 09.2019
Ball Boy
BNP Paribas Open
03.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Broomfield High School