Event Planning, Baking and Pastry
Resume:
Brandi Eybs
Pasadena, MD *****
******@******.****.***
Objective / Summary
Energetic professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food, and impressive baking skills.
Dedicated, motivated, goal-oriented professional with 10 years of experience organizing successful events/activities coupled with solid track record of staying within budget when organizing events seeks position in event planning.
Skills And Competencies
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines
Properly wrapped, labeled, and stored food in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, and/or freezer
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches, surfaces, and utensils when beginning a new task in order to avoid cross-contamination
Practiced safe food handling procedures constantly and consistently
Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards regarding quality, quantity, taste, and presentation
Mixed dough, scaled breads, tiered and decorated cakes
Managed multiple projects simultaneously within time and budget constraints. Arranged entertainment, decor, food and beverage monthly on fixed, limited budget. Managed 30+ parties and theme events yearly for 100+ residents in an assisted living facility.
Experience arranging seasonal tea parties with fine china, centerpieces, entertainment, and programs and creating "cruise" destinations with the culture, cuisine, activities, and entertainment of target country.
Successfully created week-long Olympics for three areas of an assisted living including opening ceremony, multiple games/activities daily, and an awards ceremony. Played an active role in the annual National Assisted Living Week full of themed activities, entertainment and food/beverages.
Able to plan, organize, and implement event based on needs of clients as evidenced by creation and follow-thru of a Mock Wacky Wedding for residents including wedding attire, flowers, tiered cake, decorations, program, ceremony, reception, photographer, and Disc Jockey.
Coordinated monthly birthday celebrations for residents with their family member, entertainment, food/beverages, decor, centerpieces, and cards. Prepared a mini carnival with photo opportunities, food/beverages, games, auction, and a petting zoo
Worked alongside other departments within the facility for preparation and coordination of special events.
Creative and well organized
Quick learner and works well with others in high-pressure situations
Education
Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD
Anticipated Graduation: June 2020-Event Planning Certificate; Dec 2020-Associates Degree in Baking & Pastry Arts Program
GPA: 4.0, Dean's List: all semesters
ServSafe Certificate, 2018
St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology-1996
Related Experience
Hawthorne Fine Breakfast Pastry Severna Park, MD
Baker/Pastry Production--Feb 2020-March 2020
Practiced appropriate communication skills. Demonstrated quality customer service.
Demonstrated basic principles of sanitation and safety practices in kitchen setting.
Operated equipment safely and correctly. Used, cared for, and cleaned equipment found in bakeshop/baking area.
Received and stored food and non-food items properly, including putting away inventory.
Developed skills in more advanced decorating techniques and more complex preparations of pastry. Formed and shaped various pastries daily.
Followed standardized process and procedures. Prepped glazes, fillings, pastry cream, brandied cherries, and rummed raisins for future production. Managed scone production daily.
Morningside House Assisted Living Ellicott City, MD
Life Enrichment Director--April 2012-Feb 2017
Planned, created, implemented activities on the Assisted Living area for 60+ residents, as well as 2 Dementia Units for 40+ residents. Provided activities for fitness, educational, recreational, social, and spiritual. Developed and managed a monthly budget.
Coordinated outings/transportation/special events. Oversaw 20+ volunteers. Arranged vendor participation and utilizing outside community resources. Maintained supplies.
Interviewed/surveyed to record life history. Developed/distributed resident newsletter/calendar on a monthly basis
Seasonal decorating throughout the building. Participated in Manager on Duty program. Attended all required trainings, in-services, and staff meetings.
Morningside House Assisted Living Ellicott City, MD
Dementia Unit Activities Assistant--March 2007-April 2012
Planned, created, implemented activities on the Dementia Unit for 20+ residents. Encouraged resident participation and maintained supplies.
Completed forms for daily attendance/participation levels.
Learned from residents and family members about individual preferences. Completed life history documentation.
Attended all required trainings, in-services, and staff meetings.
Good Shepherd Center Baltimore, MD
Residential Leader--1996-2000: Senior Residential Leader 2000-2007
Planned, supervised activities and outings.
Met weekly with residents to review progress in treatment. Documented daily on behavior/interactions.
Supervised daily routine of 15+ residents on the unit which included activities, cleanliness, meals, studies, and bedtime routine. Managed mediation/crisis prevention issues.
Oversaw unit when Director was absent.
Little Caesars Pasadena, MD
Cashier/Prep/Cook/Closer--1991-2010 (intermittent)
Processed 50+ customer pizza/bread/salad/sandwich orders daily.
Handled customer cash transactions.
Prepared pizza sauce, dough, pizzas to order.
Maintained clean and organized workstations.
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