Shawna Kartchner
Pleasant Grove,Utah
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, I leveraged my time management and creative problem-solving skills to excel as a home baker and in home budget and finance. I achieved significant savings through meticulous financial planning. I have delighted customers with custom-designed cakes and homemade chocolates growing a loyal customer base. I have demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and communication, ensuring quality and efficiency in every project.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay At Home Mom
Self
03.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Home Baker
Self
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to design custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and other events that exceeded expectations in both taste and appearance.
- Developed unique recipes that catered to client tastes and preferences, resulting in a diverse product offering with strong appeal.
- Streamlined baking processes for improved efficiency, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on products, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation for each order fulfilled.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by juggling multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or timeliness.
- Built a loyal customer base through targeted marketing efforts, including social media promotion and local advertising campaigns.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and attention to individual preferences and dietary needs.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations and guidelines, ensuring a safe environment for customers and employees alike.
- Managed inventory effectively, minimizing waste while ensuring sufficient stock of ingredients to fulfill orders on time.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
Home Budget and Finance
Self
05.2016 - Current
- Implemented cost control measures that resulted in significant savings.
- Established risk management protocols, minimizing potential losses due to unforeseen market fluctuations or changes in regulatory environments.
- Implemented cash management techniques that increased available working capital.
- Developed comprehensive financial models for forecasting and budgeting purposes, resulting in more effective planning strategies.
- Developed financial strategies to establish financial goals and matching goals to appropriate financial plans.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
Education
Associate of Science - Science And Technology
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05-2008
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Expense tracking
- Customer service
- Financial planning
- Time management
- Debt management
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Nonprofit accounting
- Quality control
- Creative problem solving
Timeline
Stay At Home Mom
Self
03.2019 - Current
Home Baker
Self
03.2019 - Current
Home Budget and Finance
Self
05.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Science And Technology
Utah Valley University
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