Barbara Abad Email & Phone Number

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Creating an excellent team full of knowledge and motivation. We currently do not have an Executive Chef so I have taken on all the responsibilities.
• Create and prepare recipes for a wide range of goods, such as cakes, cookies, and pies
• Develop new and exciting desserts for our fixed menu and seasonal menus
• Meet with clients to discuss custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays
• Ensure the pastry section and kitchen adheres to all safety and health regulations
• Identify staffing needs, and supervise and train new pastry assistants and bakers when necessary

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Supported the Executive Chef’s team by interpreting data, maintaining deadlines, and collaborating cross-functionally to strengthen team projects
• Assisted the Pastry team by creating decks, and gathering data to better shape the direction of the team by increasing productivity by 10%
• Adapted to changing environments by coordinating arrangements for employees and customers
• Supervised new employee training by facilitating sessions, conducting tours, and on-boarding details

New York, New York, United States

• Utilize pastry background knowledge in making and coloring of sugar paste in confectionary arts department. Learn specialized coloring techniques using a wide variety of powdered and liquid colors, as well as final.
• Ensured continuous development and growth via constant training, group discussion and interaction.

Aventura, Florida, United States

• Prepared desserts for outlets, banquets, and weddings on orders as per customer demands. Coordinated in plating desserts in a couple of outlets and for banquets. Built and maintained a clean work environment in.
• Achieved weekly cake production goals in a timely order.
• Promoted from a cook 3 up to a cook 2 within three months due to excellent performance, productivity, and creativity

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• As a coordinated I greeted patients and maintained proper patient records and information as a front desk leader. Updated all notes and information in system for proper record. Utilized exceptional communication skills.
• Ensured accuracy while forwarding patients’ medications to pharmacy as prescribed by the doctors and following HIPAA Privacy and Security procedures.
• Observing front door/guest protocols, HIPAA Privacy and Security procedures.
• Coordinates with the Executive Assistant overall activities for the front office, including training, scheduling and supervision of front desk volunteers and staff coverage.
• Coordinates the maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machine
• Assists with new staff on-boarding training, phone orientation and security

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Achieved weekly cake production goals in a timely order.
• Delivered exceptional support and assistance to design team with sugar crafted floral, figurines, and design elements.
• Completed assigned tasks, including fabrication of simple decorative elements for stylized pastry items within time and efficient manner.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• Effectively collaborated and interacted with customers using exceptional communication and customer service skills to provide proper product knowledge and determine their needs, resulting in increasing store sales..
• Increased product upselling by assisting sales reps via tag-teaming.
• Enhanced sales at slow traffic C store via cold calling.

Palm Beach, Florida, United States

• As the main person in this office I took on the role of a Front Desk Coordinator and also a dental assistant. I was able to manage this office and give patients more one on one care.
• Managed various front desk and office operations, including greeting patients, answering phone calls and scheduling appointments
• Take billing and insurance details from patients and maintaining appropriate products and inventory levels.
• Delivered exceptional support to senior doctors by streamlining clinical operatory, setting up room for patients, sterilizing equipment, and organizing x-rays.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Baking And Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Bachelor'S Degree, Science

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business/Commerce, General