Travel, secretary, cook

*** ****** ******, **** *****, Connecticut *****

*************@*****.*** ● cell: 203-***-****

LENA D. SORENSEN

SUMMARY

An extremely hardworking, punctual, and safety conscious baker and food preparer who has considerable experience working in a fast pace bakery, on a food truck, and as an event caterer. She has a passion and enthusiasm for baking and a strong core food knowledge. Her new and creative item menus create real attractions to customers. Her positive and outgoing personality make her easy to work with. She is always punctual, even when the start time is 5:00 am. She is looking for a position that allows her to showcase her skills along other hard working individuals.

EXPERIENCE

DiSorbo’s Italian Bakery Hamden, Connecticut Manager at DiSorbo’s Italian Bakery 1980 – present

Executive Chef of the DiSorbo Food Truck 2012 – present

Oversees bakery operations and prepares high volume orders; specializes in cake decorating and pastry making; manages all customer service; high physical stamina for working long shifts in an uncomfortable environment; cleans and sanitizes workspaces and machines after every shift; provides caring and attentive service to all guests, creating a welcoming environment for all clients.

Nutella Italian Catering Hamden, Connecticut

Co-Owner, Managing Partner 2008 - present

Prepares catering orders for small parties of about 20 to large parties in excess of 150 attendees; assists customers in selection of appropriate catering items for all size events; manages all customer service; responsible for all on site set up and food distribution; monitors and maintains all invoicing and financial matters.

WorldTek Travel New Haven, Connecticut

Travel Consultant 1994 – 1998

Co-Manager of Collegiate Travel Department 1998 – 2002

Charter Specialist 2002 – 2006

Provided on call emergency service; problems that needed to be fixed; problem solver; scheduled people to work; go to events; on site management; scheduled travel for teams; coordinate hotel; worked hospitality desk; coordinated air and ground travel for events; book hotel blocks for 100+ rooms; create promotional materials; create master movement schedule; manage a call center; schedule workers; assisted with travel for sports teams at Duke, Southern Methodist University, Syracuse, UConn, Yale; the sports include basketball, ice hockey football, and swimming.

Knowledge of Word, Power Point, Excel

CHARITY

Friends of St. Anthony’s Church, St. Anthony’s Church New Haven, Connecticut

Board member, organize fundraisers (dinners, bake sales, feast)

St. Rita’s School, K – 8 Private Grade School Hamden, Connecticut

Recording secretary, organize fundraiser, raised $92,000 in 2015-2016 school year, raised $80,000 in 2014-2015 school year

Blessed Sacrament Church, Catholic Church Hamden, Connecticut

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