Tara Mckissick
Gaston
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional.
Talented in photography, art, painting, crafts, party planning, event coordinating, decorating, organizing, customer service and friendliness. Gifted in many areas.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
- This has always been a Stay at Home Mom job that I do here and there in my free time.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Packaged finished products for sale.
- Prepared dough for cookies
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens, proof boxes and other equipment.
- Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries according to customer requests.
- Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
- Analyzed customer preferences to design and create tailored products.
Store Manager
Ann Tanui - There Is Hope Ministries
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory and merchandise, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
- Restocked and sorted through daily donations/ clothing
- Hung clothes by size, gender and color in designated organized areas of the store
Boutique Owner
Self-employed
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Created comfortable and inviting boutique environment to make customers feel welcomed and happy to make purchases.
- Tracked store inventory and coordinated new purchases to keep adequate merchandise on hand for sustained sales.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Prepared yearly and quarterly budgets as well as effective strategies to consistently meet financial targets.
- Built boutique's reputation for effectively serving customers through careful staff management, effective customer relations and smooth service delivery.
Paparazzi Accessories
Independent Consultant
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Sell accessories online, Via website, Facebook LIVE, Facebook and Inst. pages.
- Recruit team members with attraction marketing
- Team Leader of over 100+ ladies
- Train team members to duplicate the process to sell and recruit
- Processed customer orders and payment transactions.
- Package orders and ship product.
- Attend conferences to improve skill and learn more about the product.
- Host team conferences to train team members.
Pageant Owner
Diamonds & Pearls Pageantry / Self Employed
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Put together Beauty Pageants for local and out of state girls.
- Booked event venues for the pageants to be held.
- Collaborated with Dress Shops , Hair and makeup artist, along with Pageant coaches to promote the pageants.
- Advertised via Facebook, website and YouTube Videos
- Designed and drew up crowns for custom crown orders.
- Designed and created stage props
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Assisted with applications for entry in the pageants.
- Attended Promotion Events to promote the Pageants.
District Manager
Flowers Baking
02.2004 - 08.2009
- Supervised 3 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Located, developed, and promoted talented employees to cultivate collaborative and hardworking leadership team.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
- Optimized in-store merchandising and monitored inventory availability to increase sales.
- Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
Childcare Provider
Robins Nest Daycare Center
04.2002 - 08.2004
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
Orangeburg Wilkinson Highschool
Orangeburg, SCHigh School Diploma -
Heritage Home School
Overland Park, KS05.2003
Skills
- Business Management
- Organization and Planning
- Event Oversight
- Event Planning and Assistance
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Stock Rotation
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Inventory Maintenance
- Early Childhood Education
- Housekeeping abilities
Timeline
Store Manager
Ann Tanui - There Is Hope Ministries
04.2022 - 05.2024
Boutique Owner
Self-employed
01.2020 - 08.2023
Paparazzi Accessories
Independent Consultant
01.2019 - 01.2023
Baker
Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
Pageant Owner
Diamonds & Pearls Pageantry / Self Employed
02.2009 - 03.2012
District Manager
Flowers Baking
02.2004 - 08.2009
Childcare Provider
Robins Nest Daycare Center
04.2002 - 08.2004
Orangeburg Wilkinson Highschool
High School Diploma -
Heritage Home School
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