Callista Verver

(605)310-6904~Colman SD, 57017~

Callista.renee555@gmail.com
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SUMMARY
Johnson & Wales pastry chef Cum Laude graduate with focus in cake decorating and
baking. Extensive experience in cookie production and decorating. Gifted with
natural artistic talents in drawing and free-handing designs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Microsoft Office 2013

Outstanding people skills
Proficient leadership and training
Intermediate fondant abilities
Certified in Food Safety
Management

Solid cooking and pastry

background in retail settings
Works well under pressure
Ability to work independently or
in a team
Proficient piping and icing skills

EDUCATION
August 22, 2016 | South Dakota State University
Bachelors in Hospitality Management Candidate- May 2019
September 8, 2014 |May 19, 2016 Johnson & Wales University
Associates in Baking and Pastry- Graduate
May 10, 2013 | Colman-Egan HS | High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE
June 8, 2016 | Present Day Assistant Cake Decorator
Delicious Cakes | 2364 Northwest Pkwy, Southlake, TX 76092
Decorate specialty cakes, case cakes, model cakes ,cupcakes & assist with
wedding cakes.
Provide in person and over the phone customer service
Assist in specialty & wedding consultations
December 1, 2015 |March 1, 2016 Interning Cake Decorator & Chocolatier
Delicious Cakes | 2364 Northwest Pkwy, Southlake, TX 76092
While under internship, decorated case cakes, specialty cakes, cupcakes
,cookies , & assisted with wedding cakes
Assisted in wedding & specialty cake consultations
Prepared artisan chocolates & cakes
September 2015 | May 2016 Student Office Assistant
Johnson & Wales University Deans Office & H.A.C Faculty Office | 333 Shipyard
Street , Providence RI 02903
Assisted in faculty tasks such as printing, copying, organizing and correcting
papers.
Answered and directed phone calls
Helped direct students, faculty, and visitors to locations within campus.
April 2015 | September 2015 Johnson & Wales Summer Orientation
Leader

Johnson & Wales New Student Orientation Office | 232 Weybosset Street, 3rd floor,
Providence RI 02903
Provided campus tours to incoming students and families
Discussed and answered questions for prospective students about campus
life
Prepared incoming freshman with knowledge of Johnson & Wales University
and services offered on campus

November 2014 | December 2015 Sales Associate (Charmer)

Charming Charlies | 259 Patriot Place, Suite J3, Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA
02035
Maintained the store during business hours
Provided superb customer service while working in high volume sports
stadium retailer
July 6, 2014 | July 20,2014 Baker/Store Opener/ Decorator
Great American Cookie & PreztelMaker | Sioux Falls, SD ( Located inside the Empire
Mall)
Responsible for decorating cakes and cookies
Prepared the morning bake, display pretzels and cakes
Provided in person and over the phone customer service
July 7, 2013 | July 15, 2014 FOH / BOH
Noodles & Company | 5007 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Managed Closing & Opening procedures the front of the store
Provided in person and over the phone customer service
Cooked pasta dishes and prepared sandwiches, as well as garnished entrees
Drew advertisement boards
May, 2012 | August,2012 Cashier/ Dishwasher
Oh My Cupcakes | 5015 S Western Ave #290, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Provided outstanding customer service to clientele
Washed dishes, cleaned store, stocked shelves and folded boxes as needed
Trained up to 10 employees on day to day operations