Danielle Vasquez Polanco Email & Phone Number

United States

Listing of Courses Completed:- Fundamentals of Baking & Pastry Techniques - Baking Ingredients & Technology Equipment - Introduction to Food Systems - Principles of Menus & Managing Profitability - Basic & Classical Cakes - Cafe Savory - Hearth Breads & Rolls - Individual & Production Pastries - Introduction to Hospitality- Advanced Baking & Pastry - Chocolates & Confections - Service & Beverage Management

New York, Ny

New York, Ny

- Plan, coordinate and oversee large-scale fundraising events; negotiate lucrative contracts with venues, entertainment firms, caterers, florists, photographers, etc.; handle guest lists for 300+ attendees; create auction booklets.- Serve as the principal liaison to event sponsors, attendees, speakers, staff and vendors; research and resolve issues with diplomacy and timeliness.- Compile and edit marketing and communications collateral, including quarterly newsletters, email blasts and social media postings; review and approve press releases.- Train and supervise employees, interns and volunteers; cultivate a strong sense of teamwork and facilitate positive employee/management relationships.- Consistently analyze operations to determine areas of potential cost reduction, improvement, policy change and organization wide standardization.

Directed and supervised a team responsible for delivering seven programs to caregivers and individuals with dementia throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Devised and disseminated content for marketing materials, including print publications and social media postings; published articles and events calendars in the quarterly newsletter. Organized outreach efforts for various populations; implemented analytics to measure performance and ensure accountability. Managed business calendars; coordinated travel arrangements; prepared expense reports; compiled meeting materials.

New York, Ny

Personally developed “The ABC’s of Alzheimer’s Disease”, the first interactive presentation for children within the 79 chapters. The model introduces children to the disease and provides a safe environment to ask questions. Transitioned vital organizational statistics from paper to Excel; efforts led to increased efficiency and accuracy in applying for city, state, federal and private grants. Managed the quarterly newsletter’s education calendar; obtained speakers for meetings and conferences; created and updated flyers and mailing lists; transmitted email blasts; maintained the video library. Documented statistics for meetings and trainings; scheduled seminars and workshops; compiled training materials.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Staten Island, New York, United States

Bachelor'S Degree, Food And Business Management, Baking And Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Senior

Activities and Societies: Group Leader 1st Place Winner of 2019 Cookie Contest 2020 Recipient of the Bread Alone Scholarship Participant.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Education record

High School, General Studies