Elena Vazquez Felgueres

Experience

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  BACAN

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Assistant Cook

  • Worked under the supervision of the chef to prepare and plate dishes. • In charge of cold dishes, soups and desserts.

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  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Assistant Cook Intern

  • Worked under the supervision of the Sous Chef to prepare food for banquets and weddings.• Learned about presentation, and optimising time when preparing food in large quantities. • At the restaurant I was in charge of cold kitchen, appetizers and desserts.

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  WILD BITES

  May 2015 - Jan 2017

  Independent Business Owner

  Homemade vegetarian and vegan desserts in Mexico City. •Original recipes for raw and baked desserts.•Custom orders available for pick up or delivery.•Delivered weekly orders for two vegan restaurants.

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  Maison Kayser México

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Baker

  • In charge of opening and closing the bakery.• Baked quality products following company standards and recipes by using precise technique and measurements of ingredients. • Responsible for placing produce order. • Ensured all baked goods were completed on time for opening.• Evaluated quality of food ingredients and prepared food.

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  ViaFel Felgueres Travel

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

  •Attended networking events to promote the company, and to build business relationships with new potential clients.•Provided estimates and itineraries with travel arrangements for both business and leisure purposes. •In charge of coordinating and booking the entire travel experience for clients, including accommodation, transportation, tours, visas and any other travel related activities. •Applied my travel and hospitality experience to suggest destinations around the world for clients travels. •Practiced customer service, communication skills to increase sales. Show less

  • Social Media Manager

    Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

  • International Travel Consultant

    Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
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  Wellness Grub

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  Sales Associate in Store and Events

  • Applied communication and customer service experience to determine customer needs.• Expertise in brand and products resulted in high conversion in sales. • In charge of opening and closing store, as well as all transactions and sales. • Curated store displays to maximize space and highlight the latest products.• Practiced my knowledge in nutrition and food preparation to ensure the highest quality in production.

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  La Boulangerie

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

  Assistant Manager

  •Provide excellent customer service to address all clients concerns. •Report to upper management to ensure business operates successfully.•Oversee employees day-to-day performance and tasks.•Involved in the process of interviewing, hiring and training of new employees. •Responsible for opening and closing store, as well as all transactions and sales.•Knowledge of whole inventory, responsible for placing produce and merchandise orders.•Organize team-building concepts and techniques to improve work environment and efficiency.•In charge of curating store displays to maximize sales and highlight the latest products. Show less

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  Masa Madre

  Dec 2017 - now

  Co-Founder

  Within my role at Masa Madre, I continue to gain extensive experience in business management and culinary entrepreneurship.In addition to overseeing our team of six skilled bakers and two drivers, I am responsible for managing all advertising and social media campaigns. This involves strategic planning to enhance our brand presence and secure features in news articles. Collaborations with renowned brands such as NESPRESSO and Bon Appétit have been particularly rewarding, contributing to our growing recognition within the culinary community.One of the highlights of my work is the development of our unique recipes, which serve as the cornerstone of our brand identity. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to reflect the rich flavors of Mexican and Jewish traditions while embodying innovation and creativity.Moreover, I take pride in planning all the programming for our virtual and in-person classes and personally teach them. This hands-on involvement allows me to connect directly with our customers, sharing my passion for baking and empowering them to unlock their creativity in the kitchen. Show less

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  Sur La Table

  Jun 2024 - now

  Chef Instructor