Tessa Cartwright

Tessa Cartwright

Assistant Baker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner at Short & Sweet Gourmet Desserts

  • Education

    • Johnson & Wales University

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor's degree Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

      Courses in: Buffet and Presentation, Advanced Wedding Cake Design, Tiered and Themed Decorative Cakes, Advanced Chocolates and Confections, Advanced Petit Gateaux, Advanced Sugar Artistry, Classic Pastry, Pies and Tarts, Plated Desserts, and many more.

    • Apicius International School of Hospitality

      2014 - 2014
      Summer Study Abroad Baking and Pastry Arts

      Summer courses in: Introduction to Italian Gastronomy and the Mediterranean Diet, Wines and Wine Pairing, and Italian Baking and Pastry Lectures. Three week internship at local bakery called Fedora which included production of items for the store front and for events. Learnt the history of various traditional Italian desserts and how to produce them. Visited various Italian production factories: Parmigiano Cheese Farm, Prosciutto of Parma, Pachino Tomtoes, Siracuse Lemons, Balsamic Vinegar,… Show more Summer courses in: Introduction to Italian Gastronomy and the Mediterranean Diet, Wines and Wine Pairing, and Italian Baking and Pastry Lectures. Three week internship at local bakery called Fedora which included production of items for the store front and for events. Learnt the history of various traditional Italian desserts and how to produce them. Visited various Italian production factories: Parmigiano Cheese Farm, Prosciutto of Parma, Pachino Tomtoes, Siracuse Lemons, Balsamic Vinegar, Pienza Winery and more Show less

  • Experience

    • The Cupcakerie

      Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
      Assistant Baker

       Prepared 150+ gourmet cupcakes and 10+ breakfast pastries for sale per week Assisted with the assembly and decorations of 3 to 4 specialty cakes a week Interacted and served approximately 10-20 customers per day, as well as operated a cash register Prepared and served beverages to customers; such as lattes, cappuccinos, teas and coffees

    • Lyford Cay Club

      Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
      Assistant Baker

       Prepared desserts for banquets, events, and restaurants Created plated desserts for high end restaurant service Consistently rotated stock to ensure products are fresh and to reduce waste

    • Harbourfront Lounge

      Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
      Manager

       Record inventory 3 times a week and prepare end of month inventory reports Monitor staff to ensure that company policies and procedures are being followed Monitor food and beverage preparation to ensure they are meeting restaurant quality standards Prepare daily/weekly reports such as revenue sheets, deposit slips, and staff schedule Prepared cash drawer and deposits for each shift Discuss and organize marketing activities such as promotional events and discount schemes with upper management  Placed weekly beverage and supply orders based on inventory reports Revise menu to display up to date pricing and food items Show less

    • Short & Sweet Gourmet Desserts

      Dec 2015 - now
      Owner

      Short & Sweet Gourmet Desserts is my personal home business where I supply customers with gourmet desserts, cakes, pastries and more. For the official website for my business follow this link: http://tessacartwright.wix.com/shortandsweetTo view the official Facebook page for my business follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/short.sweet.desserts242/?ref=bookmarks

    • Delaney Partners

      Mar 2016 - now
      Junior Assistant

       Aid Attorneys and Legal Assistants with filing, printing, scanning, copying, preparing emails, typing documents, composing letters, preparing and organizing files, shredding, etc. Prepared and coordinated a daily log for our respective messenger service  Received and recorded receipt of packages being delivered to the company Conducted weekly bank visits for company deposits, cashing of cheques, preparing of drafts, etc. Greet clients and prepare the board room for meetings Acted as receptionist: taking calls, transferring calls and recording messages Organizing and assisting in coordinating company events Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Food Safety Manager Certified

    • ServSafe Allergens Certified

      ServSafe National Restaurant Association
      Oct 2014
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant

      Issued by Hasbro Children's Hospital Walk on Sept 2011
      Hasbro Children's Hospital WalkAssociated with Tessa Cartwright