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Sara Guevara

Rogers,AR

Summary

Dynamic co-owner, award-winning chef, and published cookbook author with extensive experience in small business operations and customer relations. Successfully managed high-volume catering and public events at Mr.G’s SoCal and Candy Coated Chaos Co., demonstrating strong decision-making and strategic planning skills. Proven track record in marketing and public promotions, enhancing brand visibility and driving business growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner/Executive Chef

Mr.G’s SoCal
Rogers, AR
12.2023 - Current

Managing staff and schedules, ordering supplies, keeping inventory, writing recipes, setting pricing, cooking, dishes and cleanup, replying to customers emails and messages on social media, working events, running point of sale systems, catering events with 200+ people, handled all marketing and public promotions including radio, podcast, and tv interviews.

Co-Owner/Chef

Candy Coated Chaos Co.
Rogers, AR
11.2022 - Current

Managing staff and schedules, ordering supplies, keeping inventory, writing recipes, setting pricing, cooking and baking, making drinks (hand muddled juices and lemonades), dishes and cleanup, replying to customers emails and messages on social media, working events, running point of sale systems, catering events with 200+ people, handled all marketing and public promotions including radio, podcast, and tv interviews.

Owner/Florist

Sara G’s Floral Boutique
Rogers, AR
08.2018 - 10.2022

Managing staff and schedules, ordering supplies, keeping inventory, setting pricing, floral design, replying to customers emails and messages on social media, working events, running point of sale systems, handled all marketing and public promotions including radio, podcast, and tv interviews.

Technician 4

Walmart Home Office
Bentonville, AR
08.2015 - 08.2018

Answering phones, customer service, technical support, software troubleshooting, providing customer service and technical support for escalated software issues, running war rooms for troubleshooting company wide software issues with higher levels of management

Florist

Sam’s Club
Bentonville, AR
10.2013 - 02.2015

Running the floral department, ordering supplies, doing weekly inventories, company wide bi-annual inventories, stocking coolers, maintaining cleanliness of the department, arranging floral designs, assisting other departments as needed, taking in person and phone orders, fulfilling small and large customer orders in a timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma -

Poway High School
Poway, CA

No Degree - Theater Arts, TV/Film Production/General Studies

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

No Degree - Culinary Arts, General Education

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • Customer relations
  • Decision-making
  • Policy and procedure implementation
  • Operations management
  • Business development
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget development
  • Systems management
  • Inventory management
  • Workforce management
  • Business growth
  • Goal setting
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Clear communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Award winning business owner
  • Award winning chef

Accomplishments

  • Best Florist - Arkansas Democratic Gazette - Sara G’s Floral Boutique - 2021
  • Best Desserts - Citiscapes Magazine - Candy Coated Chaos Co. - 2023, 2024
  • Best Tacos - Citiscapes Magazine - Mr.G’s SoCal - 2024
  • NWA Burger Competition - Miracle League NWA - 3rd Place Overall, 2nd People’s Choice - 2024
  • Published Cookbook - 2025
  • Named Top Chef NWA 2025 Competitor - Rogers Public Library Foundation - October 2025
  • Named NWA Burger Competition Competitor 2025 - Miracle League NWA - September 2025

Timeline

Co-Owner/Executive Chef

Mr.G’s SoCal
12.2023 - Current

Co-Owner/Chef

Candy Coated Chaos Co.
11.2022 - Current

Owner/Florist

Sara G’s Floral Boutique
08.2018 - 10.2022

Technician 4

Walmart Home Office
08.2015 - 08.2018

Florist

Sam’s Club
10.2013 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Poway High School

No Degree - Theater Arts, TV/Film Production/General Studies

Palomar College

No Degree - Culinary Arts, General Education

San Diego Mesa College
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