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Diana Shin

Richmond Hill,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented educator and artist, demonstrating a strong foundation across multiple related disciplines. Proven ability to adapt skills to diverse roles, ensuring high-quality outcomes and innovative solutions. Adept in project management and collaborative teamwork with dynamic environments.

Extensive experience in course development, maintaining student engagement in online (lecture) and in-classroom (lab) settings in private and post-secondary educational institutions. Recognized in mentoring students to achieve academic excellence and enhance inter-personal skills for career success.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of Pastry Arts, Photography, Event Mgmt

Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario
08.2018 - Current
  • Provided instruction in a variety of courses (baking, food media, and photography, event management), including lecture and laboratory classes.
  • Defined course objectives, evaluated, and validated these objectives.
  • Faciliiated an equitable and accessible learning community in online, hybrid, and in-person classes in lectures, demonstrations and discussion.
  • Incorporated educational technology tools (Padlet, Kahoot, Quizlet, H5P) to enhance learning and comprehension.
  • Evaluated student progress, achievement, and the overall assessment of the student's work within assigned courses.
  • Worked with third-party developers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design course content for online programs during the transitional pandemic years.
  • Demonstrated skills in studio lighting, food styling, and photography techniques for multimedia projects.

Owner, Operator

Shindig Sweets
Toronto, Ontario
06.2008 - Current
  • Developed new products identified in market trends.
  • Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Engaged in industry exhibitions to showcase baking and pastry arts.
  • Developed customized cake designs through client consultations.
  • Facilitated private and group classes demonstrating baking techniques and advanced cake decorating.
  • Designed custom baked goods for promotional use at high-profile events such as the Juno Awards.

Executive Pastry Chef

La Rocca Creative Kitchen
Richmond Hill, Ontario
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Planned, executed and communicated all sales promotions and new product information to grow venue.
  • Managed staffing, interviewing, hiring, and training needs for a new, upscale pastry shop.
  • Managed staff to maintain high standards of customer service and product quality.
  • Managed store operations, ensuring compliance with company food and safety standards.
  • Managed inventory control and procurement processes.
  • Utilized advanced baking and pastry techniques, and dessert decoration to design visually stunning desserts.
  • Designed menus tailored to customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and trending flavors.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders, marketing team, for menu planning, production schedules, and special events.
  • Facilitated private classes for the public, as well as corporate team building events.

Instructor, Cake Design

Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionary Arts
Toronto, ON
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • Conducted lessons to adhere to school's curriculum standards established by the provincial regulations.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student's learning level.
  • Evaluated student performance throughout course duration to assess progress.
  • Gave constructive feedback to students through class critiques and written evaluations to gage progress against course objectives.
  • Enforced safety regulations while working with students in a professional kitchen environment.
  • Designed lessons incorporating instruction, demonstration, and hands-on activities.

Account Manager Supervisor

McDonnell Haynes
Toronto, Ontario
08.2011 - 02.2013
  • Oversaw project management of production process, budgets, timelines, workback schedules.
  • Liased with client to address day-to-day needs.
  • Led client and internal meetings.
  • Maintained thorough undrstanding of legal advertising regulations and guidelines specific to client business/category.
  • Involvement in strategic direction, client brief, brand positioning in multi-media initiatives.

Project Manager

Chronic Mind
Toronto, Ontario
04.2008 - 11.2009
  • Managed execution of nationwide campaigns across print and television media.
  • Coordinated among clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Prepared detailed client contact summaries.
  • Established accurate work-back plans to ensure adherence to deadlines.

Education

Advanced Certificate of Desktop Publishing - Graphic Design

Centennial College For Creative Communications
Toronto, ON
09-1997

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Photography

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
05-1997

Skills

  • Professional photography
  • Baking techniques and pastry arts expertise
  • Cross-Industry versatility
  • Project management expertise
  • Operational execution
  • Adaptability to change
  • Educational leadership
  • Youth mentoring
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME), course development
  • Experienced in Brightspace, Luminate, and Google Classroom platforms
  • Proficient in Zoom, MS Office, Google Suite

Educational Workshops

  • Teaching for Higher Learning and Education (THLE) course, Level 2, December 2021
  • Anti-Oppression Principles Workshop, November 2022
  • Challenging Anti-Racism in Higher Education Workshop, November 2021
  • Creatintg and Facilitating Positive Group Work Experience Workshop, January 2021

Timeline

Professor of Pastry Arts, Photography, Event Mgmt

Centennial College
08.2018 - Current

Executive Pastry Chef

La Rocca Creative Kitchen
05.2017 - 01.2018

Instructor, Cake Design

Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionary Arts
05.2015 - 02.2017

Account Manager Supervisor

McDonnell Haynes
08.2011 - 02.2013

Owner, Operator

Shindig Sweets
06.2008 - Current

Project Manager

Chronic Mind
04.2008 - 11.2009

Advanced Certificate of Desktop Publishing - Graphic Design

Centennial College For Creative Communications

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Photography

Toronto Metropolitan University

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