Samuel Annes
LAKEWOOD,CO
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Masterpiece Cakeshop
Lakewood , CO
09.2018 - Current
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Prepared, cut, and decorated a variety of cookies, brownies, pastries, and cakes.
- Mixed icings, fillings, and frostings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
Event Coordinator
Freelance
Lakewood, CO
09.2016 - Current
- Planned large-scale events such as weddings, camps, and conferences.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
Summer Camp Director
Interstate Baptist Association
Portland , OR
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Planned activities to enrich student development.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Managed camp operations for a multi-cabin facility serving over 80 campers each day.
- Wrote, developed and implemented curricula to meet specific camp objectives.
Caterer
Freelance
Lakewood, CO
10.2018 - Current
- Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
- Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.
- Communicated with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.
- Collaborated with clients to plan event venues, menus and budgets.
- Researched menu options for customers with food allergies or special dietary preferences to accommodate varied dietary needs.
- Tested recipes before inclusion in catering menu to verify accuracy of ingredients and preparation methods.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
Event Dessert Creator
Freelance
Lakewood, CO
08.2018 - Current
- Carried out consultations with clients to gauge wedding size, dessert, and desired menu.
- Created a variety of desserts in line with the clients needs. i.e, 35 pies for a wedding, 600 cupcakes for a businesses anniversary party, and custom wedding cakes.
- Sourced appropriate ingredients ahead of time fitting with the number of guests and desserts specified.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Iced and airbrushed cakes and other pastries for customized orders.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Server
Village At Belmar
Lakewood , CO
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Education
Educational Leadership & Family Ministry
Gateway Seminary
Ontario, CABachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO05.2021
Skills
- Service Delivery Management
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Recipe Development
- Event Catering
- Event Logistics Management
- Conference and Convention Planning
- Staff Leadership
- Event Calendar Management
- Design Mockups
- Concept Development
- Illustration and Design
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Caterer
Freelance
10.2018 - Current
Baker
Masterpiece Cakeshop
09.2018 - Current
Event Dessert Creator
Freelance
08.2018 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Interstate Baptist Association
06.2018 - 08.2021
Server
Village At Belmar
12.2017 - 08.2018
Event Coordinator
Freelance
09.2016 - Current
Educational Leadership & Family Ministry
Gateway Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry
Colorado Christian University