Amanda L Swink has over 10 years of experience in baking and pastry arts. She has held several leadership roles such as Assistant General Manager, Bakery Department Manager, and Head Cake Decorator. She has worked for bakeries, restaurants, and retail stores. Her resume demonstrates strong skills in baking, decorating, inventory management, training staff, and customer satisfaction.

1. Amanda L Swink
1424 Lydia Ave NW Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 781-0852
alswink@gmail.com
Work Experience
Assistant General Manager Sixty Seven Pizza Company, Marion, NC
June 2015 - December 2015
Provided leadership and monitored staff performance duringa shiftand addressed any shortcomings.Maintained
cleanlinessand organization throughoutthe restaurantand ensured proper set up and breakdown of the entire
restaurantincludingdiningroom,restrooms, prep areas and kitchen. Mentored and trained new employees.
Managed the opening and closingof the work premises.Responsiblefor cash management duringthe shift
includingmakingdeposits.Prepared orders and made surethey were accurateand presentable. Made surethat
each guest was satisfied.WPM50
Sous Pastry Chef Olde Hickory Station, Hickory, NC
May 2014 – September 2014
Baked pastries and cakes daily.Anythingfrom layered cakes,tortes, cupcakes,brownies,french macarons,coconut
macaroons,cakepops, assortmentof chocolates,tulip cups,puff pastry desserts,etc. Made a mise en placelist
daily,kept track of inventory, cleaned work station throughout the day. Collaborated with Pastry Chef ateach start
of the day. Worked with minimal supervision.
Bakery Department Manager Wal-Mart, Marion, NC
October 2013 – May 2014
Kept sales floor and display cases presentable.Pulled any expired products off shelf.Executed pricechanges and
signage.Kept track of inventory and ordered product when needed. Delegated daily ass ignments to other
associates.Madesure other associates donetheir job accurately and efficiently.Checked daily reports.Conducted
daily pre-shiftand weekly departmental meetings to ensure organizational efficiency.
Head Cake Decorator & Baker My Local Bakery, Morganton, NC
September 2012 – June 2013
Baked cakes, cupcakes and other bakery items daily.Kept casestocked and presentable. Filled orders throughout
the day and prepped for future orders.Iced and filled cakes in a reasonabletime. Kept design to match customer’s
wants and needs. All decorations where hand made with the exceptions of molded sugar decals thatwere bought
for cupcakes. Worked with minimal supervision.
Head Cake Decorator & Baker Cornerstone Bakery, Hickory, NC
March 2012 – September 2012
Helped with opening their doors and created the menu for the bakery. Baked cakes, cupcakes and other bakery
items daily.Kept casestocked and presentable. Filled orders throughout the day and prepped for future orders.
Iced and filled cakes in a reasonabletime. Kept design to match customer’s wants and needs. Worked with
minimal supervision.
Baker Cupcrazed Cupcakery, Fort Mill, SC
June 2011 – January 2012
Baked over 1,000 cupcakes daily.Helped with the creation of new flavors.Worked in a fast paceto assureall items
were baked, filled and decorated. Baked for orders and prepped for upcomingorders. Worked with minimal
supervision.Company was the winner of Cupcake Wars on Food Network.
Education
Associates of Sciences in Baking& Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University,2009 GPA 3.0
Special Training
Swank Cake Designs classes in Cary, NC in 2013:
1. FairytaleWeddingCake
2. Fantasy Peacock
3. Baroque Wedding Cake with Fabulous Faux Cake Stand