Angela Marin
Chicago
Summary
Highly skilled in building and leading successful teams, with a proven track record of creating and developing departments from inception. Emphasizing training and mentorship, I have effectively guided numerous individuals without prior cake decoration knowledge, enabling them to excel in their roles. Leveraging my expertise in team management and teaching, I excel at fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes growth and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Assistant Manager
Wholefoods's Market
Northbrook, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily bakery operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize product availability and reduce waste.
- Developed schedules for team members to enhance productivity during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored staff on baking techniques and customer service excellence.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering positive shopping experiences.
- Motivated team members through regular performance evaluations, recognition programs, and ongoing coaching to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Enforced compliance with food safety standards with proper food storage, sanitation and labeling.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Established performance goals and empowered bakers to exceed targets.
- Set and updated weekly work schedules to meet coverage demands by considering factors like expected customer levels, planned promotions and individual employee strengths.
Cake Department Manager
Defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 02.2025
- Led team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Increased sales with strategic planning and effective merchandising.
- Optimized inventory management, reducing stock shortages.
- Coordinated cross-department projects to achieve organizational goals.
- Fostered positive work environment, encouraging teamwork and employee engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies.
- Oversaw recruitment and onboarding processes for new hires.
- Managed budget allocations to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure product standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employee development.
- Resolved conflicts and issues, maintaining a harmonious workplace.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Established a new location for the cake decorating department from the ground up.
Cake Decorator
Urban Icing/Jewel Events Catering
Chicago, Illinois
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Customer focused work ethic
- Utilize relationship building skills to provide strong collaboration with peers
- Results focused thinking
- Extreme attention to detail for custom cake designs for all occasions
- Fast-paced environment strategy behaviors executed
Sales Associate
Aldi
Chicago, Illinois
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Created and maintained customer relationships by delivering above and beyond customer service
- Cash handling
- Maintained strong operational excellence
- Completed all opening and closing procedures to ensure safety to all employees
- Adhered to all company policies and execution of integrity
Education
Associates in Applied Science -
Le Cordon Bleu
04.2011
Graduated with Honors -
Continental Academy
05.2008
Skills
- Provided bilingual support in English and Spanish
- Contributed innovative ideas to enhance team projects
- Assisted in strategic planning efforts
- Facilitated decision-making processes
- Motivated self to achieve individual goals
- Communicated effectively with team members
- Organized tasks to meet deadlines
- Focused on detail-oriented project execution
Timeline
Bakery Assistant Manager
Wholefoods's Market
09.2025 - Current
Cake Department Manager
Defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
02.2020 - 02.2025
Cake Decorator
Urban Icing/Jewel Events Catering
05.2018 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Aldi
10.2017 - 05.2018
Graduated with Honors -
Continental Academy
Associates in Applied Science -
Le Cordon Bleu