Experience In Multitudes of media
Traclyn Barrett
115 Crestland Dr Unit A
Norman Ok 73071
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Highlights of Qualifications
Associates degrees in Culinary Arts and Graphic arts and commercial design
Extensive experience in multiple areas of art media. Oils, watercolors, acrylic, sculpture, jewelry making, crafts, silk screening, mixed media, cake decorating, culinary arts.
Education focused on culinary, commercial and fine arts.
Graduated Keiser Culinary in the top percentile.
Graduated as a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Former Member of The American Culinary Federation
8 medals (One Gold, Three silver, Four bronze and best of show) in ACF sponsored culinary competitions. As well as four first place ribbons, and two Best of Show, in Kerry Vincent's(Food Network Judge) Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show.
Serv Safe Certified
Special emphasis in Cake Arts and it's various media. Buttercream, fondant, gumpaste. * Portfolio of works available for viewing*
15 years experience with making custom cakes and sweets.
Extensive knowledge of nutrition and a wide variety of specialized diets.
30 years experience with multiple medias, both professionally and personally
Work History
Hobby Lobby, Oklahoma City 2020-present
Building 6701
Working in the Put
Dividing inventory between stores on a conveyor system.
Amazon, Oklahoma City 2019- 2020
Problem Solver/Stower
Use deductive reasoning to figure out what problem a product has, so that it can be stowed in the inventory. Stowing is the process of scanning and stowing inventory.
ACTS Retirement community, Pensacola FL 2017-2018
Baker
Prepare variety of desserts and breads for meal services.
Oklahoma University, Norman Oklahoma 2015-2017
Pastry Chef for University Catering
Fill catering requests for catering, including any specialty items or custom orders. (Cakes, cookies, pastries, breads)
Supervision of assistants, inventory upkeep, menu planning, kitchen sanitation practices
Newcastle Senior Center, Newcastle, Oklahoma 2008 - 2015
Chef
Prepare meals for seniors, staff management, sanitation, order and inventory control, menu planning, kitchen maintenance.
Michael's, Norman, Oklahoma 2007 - 2008
Framer
Customer service, custom framing, working closely with customers on personal projects for their homes, quality control.
Sears Portrait Studio, Colorado Springs, CO 2007 - 2007
Photographers assistant
To assist photographers during sessions, enhancement of finished photos, sales and customer service.
Chase Bank, Norman ,Okla 2006 - 2007
Customer Service Rep
Consistently produced results beyond expectations of supervisors. Advised customers of suspended account status, requested dates for payment on delinquent accounts and updated customer information. Turned initially hostile and antagonistic responses to collection calls into agreeable solutions by patiently providing alternatives to reconcile the borrower's financial capabilities with the company's objectives. Produced significant gains in return on assets, net earnings, and sales.
• Top selling agent for Norman facility with sales over half million dollars in one month.
• Promotion to business card team with in a few months.
Jason's Deli, Melbourne, FL 2005 - 2006
Morning Prep/Catering Driver
Prepared menu items. Performed under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Prepared and presented meals with artistic, visual, and culinary expression. Performed large-scale food preparation. Characterized as a very reliable person. Calmly and effectively handled crisis situations. Highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills. Developed loyal customers resulting in impressive sales.
The Fountains Assisted Living Center, Palm Bay, FL 2005 - 2005
Head Chef
Prepared items for each course on the menu. Managed operations from creating menus to employee scheduling and supervision. Prepared hot and cold appetizers. Managed a staff of 20 people and ensured adequate resources were scheduled for each event. Performed nightly sanitation inspection at closing. Planned menus to accommodate diverse customer base. Placed food orders to private vendors and the following day. Planned, catered, and estimated banquets. Performed under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Prepared and presented meals with artistic, visual, and culinary expression. Performed large-scale food preparation. Cleaned and closed kitchen nightly. Ability to work well under pressure. Hired, trained, and supervised kitchen staff. Controlled food cost. Provided recommendations to correct sanitary deficiencies. Cleaned and closed kitchen with other cooks. Created menus, recipes, and standards for product quality. Consistently produced 200+ meals a night. Delegated tasks. Maintained food cost records. Studied culinary arts and restaurant management. Experienced in breaking down recipe components. Experienced in numerous cooking styles and methods.
• Revamped menu to better suit elderly clientele tastes.
• Overhauled deficient sanitary conditions to be within local health code standards.
Broadview Assisted Living, Tallahassee, FL 2002 - 2004
Head Chef
Prepared items for each course on the menu. Prepared hot and cold appetizers. Planned menus to accommodate diverse customer base. Placed food orders to private vendors. Prepared and presented meals with artistic, visual, and culinary expression. Cleaned and closed kitchen nightly. Performed large-scale food preparation. Controlled food cost. Consistently produced 100+ meals a night. Delegated tasks. Upheld and surpassed sanitation and food quality standards. Ordered food and supplies, maintained inventory controls, and supervised kitchen operations. Experienced in numerous cooking styles and methods. Experienced in breaking down recipe components.
• Worked closely with Food and Beverage Manager to develop more appealing menu for elderly clients and clients with special dietary needs.
• Developed special menu's for catered holiday events.
Continuing Education
Associate, Culinary Arts 2004
Capital Culinary Institute of Keiser College, Tallahassee, FL - Graduated Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society)
Associate, Commercial Art and Graphic Design 2000
Platt College, Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Univerisity of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (online) - Currently taking online courses to obtain Bachelors of Psychology
Skills
• Sanitation/Safety Adherence
• Catering Operations
• Food and Beverage/Catering Management
• Inventory Control
• Leadership and Delegation
• Restaurant Operations
• Culinary Design
• Food Costing
• Recipe Development
• Menu Design
• Vendor Negotiations
• Emphasis in custom cake decoration and sugar arts (fondant, gumpaste, painting w/food colors, hand molding, flower making, royal icing)
Traclyn Barrett
115 Crestland Dr Unit A
Norman Ok 73071
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Highlights of Qualifications
Associates degrees in Culinary Arts and Graphic arts and commercial design
Extensive experience in multiple areas of art media. Oils, watercolors, acrylic, sculpture, jewelry making, crafts, silk screening, mixed media, cake decorating, culinary arts.
Education focused on culinary, commercial and fine arts.
Graduated Keiser Culinary in the top percentile.
Graduated as a member of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
Former Member of The American Culinary Federation
8 medals (One Gold, Three silver, Four bronze and best of show) in ACF sponsored culinary competitions. As well as four first place ribbons, and two Best of Show, in Kerry Vincent's(Food Network Judge) Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show.
Serv Safe Certified
Special emphasis in Cake Arts and it's various media. Buttercream, fondant, gumpaste. * Portfolio of works available for viewing*
15 years experience with making custom cakes and sweets.
Extensive knowledge of nutrition and a wide variety of specialized diets.
30 years experience with multiple medias, both professionally and personally
Work History
Hobby Lobby, Oklahoma City 2020-present
Building 6701
Working in the Put
Dividing inventory between stores on a conveyor system.
Amazon, Oklahoma City 2019- 2020
Problem Solver/Stower
Use deductive reasoning to figure out what problem a product has, so that it can be stowed in the inventory. Stowing is the process of scanning and stowing inventory.
ACTS Retirement community, Pensacola FL 2017-2018
Baker
Prepare variety of desserts and breads for meal services.
Oklahoma University, Norman Oklahoma 2015-2017
Pastry Chef for University Catering
Fill catering requests for catering, including any specialty items or custom orders. (Cakes, cookies, pastries, breads)
Supervision of assistants, inventory upkeep, menu planning, kitchen sanitation practices
Newcastle Senior Center, Newcastle, Oklahoma 2008 - 2015
Chef
Prepare meals for seniors, staff management, sanitation, order and inventory control, menu planning, kitchen maintenance.
Michael's, Norman, Oklahoma 2007 - 2008
Framer
Customer service, custom framing, working closely with customers on personal projects for their homes, quality control.
Sears Portrait Studio, Colorado Springs, CO 2007 - 2007
Photographers assistant
To assist photographers during sessions, enhancement of finished photos, sales and customer service.
Chase Bank, Norman ,Okla 2006 - 2007
Customer Service Rep
Consistently produced results beyond expectations of supervisors. Advised customers of suspended account status, requested dates for payment on delinquent accounts and updated customer information. Turned initially hostile and antagonistic responses to collection calls into agreeable solutions by patiently providing alternatives to reconcile the borrower's financial capabilities with the company's objectives. Produced significant gains in return on assets, net earnings, and sales.
• Top selling agent for Norman facility with sales over half million dollars in one month.
• Promotion to business card team with in a few months.
Jason's Deli, Melbourne, FL 2005 - 2006
Morning Prep/Catering Driver
Prepared menu items. Performed under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Prepared and presented meals with artistic, visual, and culinary expression. Performed large-scale food preparation. Characterized as a very reliable person. Calmly and effectively handled crisis situations. Highly motivated to expand knowledge and skills. Developed loyal customers resulting in impressive sales.
The Fountains Assisted Living Center, Palm Bay, FL 2005 - 2005
Head Chef
Prepared items for each course on the menu. Managed operations from creating menus to employee scheduling and supervision. Prepared hot and cold appetizers. Managed a staff of 20 people and ensured adequate resources were scheduled for each event. Performed nightly sanitation inspection at closing. Planned menus to accommodate diverse customer base. Placed food orders to private vendors and the following day. Planned, catered, and estimated banquets. Performed under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Prepared and presented meals with artistic, visual, and culinary expression. Performed large-scale food preparation. Cleaned and closed kitchen nightly. Ability to work well under pressure. Hired, trained, and supervised kitchen staff. Controlled food cost. Provided recommendations to correct sanitary deficiencies. Cleaned and closed kitchen with other cooks. Created menus, recipes, and standards for product quality. Consistently produced 200+ meals a night. Delegated tasks. Maintained food cost records. Studied culinary arts and restaurant management. Experienced in breaking down recipe components. Experienced in numerous cooking styles and methods.
• Revamped menu to better suit elderly clientele tastes.
• Overhauled deficient sanitary conditions to be within local health code standards.
Broadview Assisted Living, Tallahassee, FL 2002 - 2004
Head Chef
Prepared items for each course on the menu. Prepared hot and cold appetizers. Planned menus to accommodate diverse customer base. Placed food orders to private vendors. Prepared and presented meals with artistic, visual, and culinary expression. Cleaned and closed kitchen nightly. Performed large-scale food preparation. Controlled food cost. Consistently produced 100+ meals a night. Delegated tasks. Upheld and surpassed sanitation and food quality standards. Ordered food and supplies, maintained inventory controls, and supervised kitchen operations. Experienced in numerous cooking styles and methods. Experienced in breaking down recipe components.
• Worked closely with Food and Beverage Manager to develop more appealing menu for elderly clients and clients with special dietary needs.
• Developed special menu's for catered holiday events.
Continuing Education
Associate, Culinary Arts 2004
Capital Culinary Institute of Keiser College, Tallahassee, FL - Graduated Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society)
Associate, Commercial Art and Graphic Design 2000
Platt College, Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Univerisity of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ (online) - Currently taking online courses to obtain Bachelors of Psychology
Skills
• Sanitation/Safety Adherence
• Catering Operations
• Food and Beverage/Catering Management
• Inventory Control
• Leadership and Delegation
• Restaurant Operations
• Culinary Design
• Food Costing
• Recipe Development
• Menu Design
• Vendor Negotiations
• Emphasis in custom cake decoration and sugar arts (fondant, gumpaste, painting w/food colors, hand molding, flower making, royal icing)