Chelsie Barrett
Richmond
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Passionate Cake Decorator with exquisite artistic abilities. Dedicated to maintaining food, associate and product safety. Provides premier customer service and works well with others. Experienced in icing, decorating, packaging, labeling and pricing bakery products.
Creative Cake Decorator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in fondant sculpting, airbrush techniques, and intricate piping skills. Excel in time management, adaptability, and problem-solving to meet client expectations and deadlines with outstanding results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cake Decorator/Baker
Walmart
Henrico
11.2018 - Current
- Production and stock merchandise.
- Decorated cakes with intricate designs for special occasions and events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of decorating tools and workstations.
- Assisted customers in selecting cake flavors and designs based on preferences.
- Created visually appealing cake displays to enhance store appearance and customer experience.
- Trained new staff on proper decorating techniques and best practices.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality standards in cake preparation.
- Answered phone calls, put in orders and handled customer disputes or complaints.
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Mixed colors and flavors of frosting to create desired aesthetic effects on cakes.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate cake designs for their events.
- Frosted finished cakes evenly and smoothly using various techniques.
- Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
- Decorated cakes with a variety of edible decorations including sugar flowers, chocolate figures, and marzipan fruits.
- Monitored inventory levels of baking supplies and alerted management when restocking was necessary.
- Sculpted 3D figurines out of fondant for use on specialty cakes.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
Assistant Supervisor
Supportive Employment of Virginia
Richmond
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Supervise special need adults
- Train to clean
- Delegate
- Monitor as they work
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Sales Associate
Lidl US
Richmond
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays and inventory levels.
- Processed transactions accurately at the point of sale.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety standards in the store environment.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Cashier/Busser/Server
McAlister's Deli
Richmond
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained work area.
Bakery Associate
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Glen Allen
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
- Prepared baked goods following quality standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bakery area.
- Operated ovens and baking equipment safely and efficiently.
- Followed health and safety regulations in food handling practices.
- Arranged baked goods in attractive displays inside bakery cases to increase sales.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked items as needed throughout day.
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
Material Handler I
FAREVA Richmond
Richmond
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to safety protocols.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
Custodial Worker
RIC International Airport
Sandston
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Maintained cleanliness of terminal areas and restrooms throughout the airport.
- Operated cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers and vacuums effectively.
- Restocked supplies in restrooms and public areas to ensure availability.
- Followed safety protocols while handling cleaning chemicals and equipment responsibly.
- Maintained janitorial closets in a neat and orderly fashion; restocked cleaning supplies as needed.
- Scrubbed toilets, sinks, showers, walls and windows; refilled soap dispensers and paper towels.
Package Handler/Sorter
FedEx Ground (FXG)
Ashland
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Sorted packages by destination using automated systems.
- Operated material handling equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area consistently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
Bakery Associate
KROGERS
Richmond
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Prepared baked goods following quality standards and recipes.
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked items as needed throughout day.
- Decorate cakes
Material Handler
United States Postal Service
Richmond
11.2005 - 02.2006
- Sorted and organized incoming mail and parcels for distribution.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline package processing workflows.
Education
AAS - CULINARY ARTS PASTRY AND BAKING
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
Glen Allen, VAH.S. -
JOHN MARSHALL
Richmond, VASkills
- Cake decorating
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cake sculpting
- Icing methods
- Wedding cake design
- Icings and fondant
- Teamwork
- Chocolate Temperament
- Cleanliness
Certification
- SafeServ Certified
Timeline
Cake Decorator/Baker
Walmart
11.2018 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Supportive Employment of Virginia
03.2018 - 11.2018
Sales Associate
Lidl US
04.2017 - 03.2018
Cashier/Busser/Server
McAlister's Deli
06.2016 - 02.2017
Bakery Associate
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
08.2014 - 08.2015
Material Handler I
FAREVA Richmond
06.2012 - 11.2012
Custodial Worker
RIC International Airport
05.2010 - 09.2010
Package Handler/Sorter
FedEx Ground (FXG)
06.2008 - 05.2010
Bakery Associate
KROGERS
03.2006 - 12.2006
Material Handler
United States Postal Service
11.2005 - 02.2006
AAS - CULINARY ARTS PASTRY AND BAKING
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY
H.S. -
JOHN MARSHALL