Ellie Collins
Laguna Beach
Summary
Hello, my name is Mintea (Ellie) Collins, I am a culinary arts student at Co-Lab specializing in pastry baking with a love and deep life long passion ad dream for mixology. I have 5 years of retail, coaching, and customer service under my belt and a willingness to learn new skills. In my work experience I was known among my coworkers for my cheerful personality and great customer service. Everything I have done in my life I strive to do to complete perfection by giving my all, an example of this would be becoming a 3 time award winning published author at only 10 years of age
Background includes four years of experience in time management, scheduling, cash handling, and customer service, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness and productivity in kitchen environments. Responsibilities included assisting bakers with dough preparation and ensuring the kitchen remained organized and sanitary. Experience at a boutique hotel involved multi-tasking across various roles, including food service and guest relations, demonstrating adaptability and strong communication skills. Proven ability to memorize orders and maintain high standards of service under pressure, relevant for a barback role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker's Assistant
Paderia Bakehouse
Irvine
02.2026 - Current
- My job was helping the bakers by mixing dough, decorating and piping cheesecakes, measuring out ingredients, rolling out dough, cutting tart doughs, measuring doughs for consistency, etc.
- My other job was to carry ALL 40lbs sheet pans full of cookie doughs to our company van so I could drive the baked goods to our other locations
Hotel staff
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
Laguna Beach
09.2024 - 10.2025
- While working at Casa Laguna as the front desk representative, I not only did I perform the expected duties, like check guests in and out, but during my time there I also:
- Learn and become proficient in 2 different computer programs
- Set up the lobby's water
- Set up breakfast
- Serve breakfast
- Clean after breakfast
- Schedule spa appointments
- Clean dishes and keep kitchen clean
- Take lunch menu orders
- Make lunch orders for guests
- Clean pool area
- Enter tips for all staff
- Make cookies in the evening
- Print any necessary paperwork
- Serve drinks
- Assist mixing drinks
- While my job was to work the front desk, I did jobs of every hotel employee where I could, learning fast and working faster as it was a boutique hotel and I was determined to be as helpful as possible.
Archery Instructor
Next Step Archery
Mountlake Terrace
03.2023 - 07.2024
- As an archery instructor, I taught students of all ages and backgrounds to shoot various bow types.
- I made accommodations, suggestions and corrections constantly, depending on my analysis of the person and his/her skill level/learning style.
- I was in charge of keeping my range, the equipment room and bathrooms clean, as well as taking phone calls, responding to emails, scheduling, and checking customers out (managing money).
- I learned many customer service skills and communication skills, as well as time management skills.
Bow Technician
Nock Point
Mountlake Terrace
09.2022 - 05.2023
- As a bow tech, I covered various roles.
- On the range, I assigned bow rentals and lanes to customers, staying there as a line supervisor, to help when needed and ensure all safety rules were being observed.
- In the shop, I had the sold and fixed equipment of all types, as well as checked customers out (managed money).
- In the back of the shop, I helped take inventory, maintain facilities (fixed light fixtures, plumbing, etc.), and I cleaned the shop.
- In my role as a bow tech, I was constantly learning the miniscule differences between various bow brands and types, so I could better sell appropriate bows for each customer.
Author
Fresh Ink Group
Kirkland
04.2018 - 02.2020
- I wrote 3 multi-award winning published books from the ages of 11-13.
- Daisy Bold and Beautiful
- Mylee in the Mirror
- Mad Max & Sweet Sarah
Education
High school diploma -
Innovation Lab High School
Bothell, WASkills
- 4 years of work experience in time management, scheduling, cash handling, and customer service
- 2 years of helping in a kitchen keeping cleanliness, stocking, and productivity a priorityLifelong experience of excellent communication, flawless cleanliness, and high quality costumer service
- Superb mental memorization and even better muscle memory
- My whole life ive always known how to read someone to know exactly how they feel and what they need in that moment
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Safety Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Baker's Assistant
Paderia Bakehouse
02.2026 - Current
Hotel staff
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
09.2024 - 10.2025
Archery Instructor
Next Step Archery
03.2023 - 07.2024
Bow Technician
Nock Point
09.2022 - 05.2023
Author
Fresh Ink Group
04.2018 - 02.2020
High school diploma -
Innovation Lab High School