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Sandra Richardson

Bradenton,FL

Summary

Dynamic culinary entrepreneur with a proven track record at Sandy's Sunshine Kitchen, excelling in menu design and event planning. Leveraging strong customer service and creative thinking, I fostered sustainable cuisine practices and built lasting relationships with local farmers, enhancing community engagement and client satisfaction. Committed to lifelong learning and adapting to culinary trends.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Grocery Associate

Rouses Market
Biloxi, MS
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in launch of new store
  • Assisted customers and maintained operations in cashier and deli department,

Gardener

Have Garden? Will Tend!
Navarre, FL
02.2019 - 07.2024
  • Cultivated diverse plant varieties to enhance garden aesthetics and health
  • Established business by identifying niche within community

Airbnb Host

Airbnb
Navarre, FL
02.2019 - 07.2024
  • Managed guest communications and inquiries through multiple platforms
  • Monitored property listings and adjusted pricing based on market trends
  • Created detailed listings on Airbnb with photos and accurate descriptions of the property amenities
  • Crafted and orchestrated unique southern beach seafood boil experiences

Owner/Operator

Sandy's Sunshine Kitchen
Mandeville, Louisiana
02.2010 - 08.2014
  • Prepared and served high-quality meals for private clients as personal chef
  • Operated farmer's market stand, promoting locally sourced ingredients and products
  • Designed and executed catering services for events, ensuring client satisfaction
  • Created seasonal menus, incorporating fresh produce from local farms

Owner/Operator

Sandy's Sunshine Kitchen
Ridgway, Colorado
11.1996 - 12.2009
  • Culinary Entrepreneur
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Collaborated with local farmers to promote sustainable cuisine
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant And Tourism

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12-1991

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Product knowledge
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Event planning
  • Menu design
  • Farm to table
  • Creative thinking
  • Sustainable cuisine
  • Food systems
  • Adaptable to weather conditions
  • Adaptable to change
  • Culinary trends monitoring
  • Adaptable to feedback
  • Horticultural therapy
  • Commitment to lifelong learning
  • Property management

Affiliations

  • Currently working as a Workawayer, traveling and learning though my hosts
  • Experience working as a WWOOFer (World Wide Organization of Organic Farmers)

Accomplishments

  • Established Slow Food Convivium on Western Slope of Colorado
  • Held board position at Ridgway Farmer's Market
  • Held board position at Top of the Pines, non profit girl scout camp, Ridgway CO

Timeline

Grocery Associate

Rouses Market
10.2024 - 04.2025

Gardener

Have Garden? Will Tend!
02.2019 - 07.2024

Airbnb Host

Airbnb
02.2019 - 07.2024

Owner/Operator

Sandy's Sunshine Kitchen
02.2010 - 08.2014

Owner/Operator

Sandy's Sunshine Kitchen
11.1996 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant And Tourism

University of New Orleans

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