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Tammy Gunderson

Federal Way,WA

Summary

Dynamic Cake Decorator with a proven track record at Safeway Milton 3545, excelling in custom cake consultations and visual merchandising. Renowned for precise hand-eye coordination and exceptional customer service, I consistently delivered high-quality specialty cakes while training new decorators and maintaining strict food safety standards. Committed to continuous learning and adaptation in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cake Decorator

Safeway Milton 3545
07.1987 - 05.2025
  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Assisted customers with selecting suitable cake designs based on their preferences, demonstrating excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Consistently met customer expectations through clear communication regarding design specifications and delivery timelines.
  • Adapted quickly to new tools or technology used in cake decoration processes, staying current with industry advancements and trends.
  • Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
  • Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
  • Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
  • Trained and supervised part-time cake decorators to apply proper decorating techniques in creating edible icing, flowers and figurines.

Volunteer PTA President

Olympic View Elementary School
09.1995 - 06.2000
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for school events.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
  • Managed logistics for successful school events and coordinating with vendors and school staff.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage students.
  • Coordinated and lead monthly PTA meetings.
  • Recruited volunteers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School
Federal Way, WA

Skills

  • Cake decoration
  • Food handling safety
  • Precise Hand-eye coordination
  • Custom cake consultations
  • Stock rotation
  • Visual merchandising
  • Continuous learning and adaptation
  • Production and processing
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month for Excellent Customer Service in November 2023 & July 2024.
  • PTA Golden Acorn Award 1998

Certification

  • Certified decorator, Safeway - 1987-2025

Timeline

Volunteer PTA President

Olympic View Elementary School
09.1995 - 06.2000

Cake Decorator

Safeway Milton 3545
07.1987 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Decatur High School

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