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Taylor Kazakoff

Delta

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rideshare Driver

Uber Canada Inc.
07.2024 - Current
  • Transported 15+ passengers daily, providing exceptional and friendly customer service
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and daily safety inspections inside and out
  • Relied on city road knowledge and Google maps in choosing the most efficient route to destinations
  • Followed all road safety rules and regulations including speed and traffic signs, maintaining composure in high stress situations such as heavy traffic and unpredictable drivers
  • Consistently received high ratings from passengers resulting in a 5-star average

Store Manager

BodyMods
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Operated a jewelry store in a high traffic mall, overseeing staff and day-to-day activity
  • Used exceptional customer service skills to discover client interests and needs, upselling promotional products, and offering warranties with every purchase
  • Organized monthly crew check-ins to evaluate employee satisfaction and competence, giving coaching and resolving issues where needed
  • Scheduled crew shifts and distributed sales goals into personal goals for each shift to ensure effectiveness
  • Merchandized jewelry in order of type, size, and material
  • Attended weekly manager meetings to discuss average sales across all stores in the lower mainland and how to increase productivity
  • Completed online inventory ordering, cash deposits, and float sheet paperwork weekly

Production Manager

COBS Bread
01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw baking team during work hours; participating in large production of breads involving heavy lifting, coaching, and cleaning
  • Learned and refined a variety of professional baking techniques
  • Properly cleaned machinery, storage, and preparation areas
  • Conducted interviews and lead test shifts during hiring processes for new bakers
  • Trained new and existing employees on work procedures, safety, and importance of product quality
  • Assisted sales team with product knowledge, helping customers during busy hours, and ensuring bread displays were full and appealing
  • Ingredients and supply ordering twice a week
  • Monthly inventory count including health and safety reports

Assistant Bakery Manager

Fresh St. Market
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Maintained a neat and colorful department including cake service case, self-serve case, and bakery displays around the store
  • Assisted customers in the selection of products, responded to their questions or concerns, took specialty cake orders and other miscellaneous customer requests
  • Placed numerous ingredient and supply orders several times a week through large and local companies
  • Assisted in budget planning and cost-control measures, contributing to the financial success of the bakery department
  • Supervised and coordinated tasks of bakers, cake decorators, and bakery clerks
  • Finalized weekly shrink, cleaning duties, temperature logs, and monthly inventory count
  • Organized freezers, fridges, decorating tables, and supplies storage areas to maximize efficiency

Education

Certificate - Baking & Pastry Arts

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC

High School Diploma -

Aldergrove Community Secondary School
Aldergrove, BC

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Staff training and development
  • Safety procedures
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • FoodSafe Level 1 - July 2021 to July 2026
  • Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate

Timeline

Rideshare Driver

Uber Canada Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Store Manager

BodyMods
01.2024 - 07.2024

Assistant Bakery Manager

Fresh St. Market
07.2018 - 01.2020

Production Manager

COBS Bread
01.2015 - 12.2023

Certificate - Baking & Pastry Arts

Vancouver Community College

High School Diploma -

Aldergrove Community Secondary School

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