Gilbert Ortiz
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Talented Baker passionate about creating unique, delicious pastries using extensive knowledge of baking sciences and flavor combinations. Versed at constructing various baked goods and awe-inspiring displays. Designs, bakes and embellishes dessert foods to make them visually appealing. Self-directed event coordinator with over 12 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator Specialist
Monterone Catering
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Increased attendee satisfaction by meticulously organizing event details, ensuring smooth execution.
- Identified potential venues and conducted site visits, selecting optimal locations based on event requirements.
- Enhanced event experiences by effectively coordinating logistics, vendors, and schedules.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, securing high-quality products and services at favorable prices.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Event Coordinator Specialist
Wythe Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated handling recipes and inventory for the hotel & bar
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Planned and optimized warehouse work processes to improve fulfillment system efficiency.
- Identified potential venues and conducted site visits, selecting optimal locations based on event requirements.
- Optimized logistical planning by creating detailed timelines outlining key milestones leading up to each event.
- Work with bartenders and chefs on inventory aspects to spirits, soft drinks, mixers.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of company objectives into each event.
Supervisor/Head Baker
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
10.2014 - 03.2020
- Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Created brand-new recipes and specialty offerings to build bakery reputation.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before display.
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs to document proper conditions.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Skills
- Pastry baking
- Catering background
- Allergy understanding
- Employee assignments
- Excellent math skills
- Opening and closing duties
- Sanitation and cleanliness
- Product personalization
- Food trend knowledge
- Kitchen safety
- Health and Safety Regulations Management
- Team player
- Customer Service
- Bilingual in Spansih
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Event Coordinator Specialist
Monterone Catering
01.2022 - 01.2024
Event Coordinator Specialist
Wythe Hotel
01.2021 - 01.2022
Supervisor/Head Baker
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
10.2014 - 03.2020
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