Christina Azan

15-17 Constant Spring Road Kingston, Jamaica Phone: (215) 519-3531 E-Mail: Christina.Azan@student.neci.com

Objective
Baking and Pastry student at New England Culinary Institute, passionate about creating unique, delicious pastries. I have an extensive knowledge of baking sciences and flavor combinations and I am looking to expand on my culinary knowledge.

Skills
Strong communication and Leadership skills. Excellent ability to adapt to difficult situations, problem solver. Understanding of foreign languages: Spanish and French. Solid understanding of Kitchen tools and commercial equipment. Basic knowledge of French cuisine and desserts. Proficient in a variety of baking and pastry applications. Good organizational skills, detail oriented. Trained Maitre dHotel; understanding of formal and informal table service. Serve Safe Certified. Well versed in chocolate sculpting and molding.

Education
New England Culinary Institute Montpelier, Vermont Associate of Science in Baking and Pastry January 2013 - Present September 2011- June 2012

Institute Villa Pierreu Montreux, Switzerland

IVP Higher Certificate in Finishing course IVP Diploma in International Etiquette and Protocol This Certificate entails that I have completed the culinary aspects and Maitre d'hotel aspects of my course. This Diploma entails that I have completed the necessities to teach etiquette and protocol. Surval Mont Fleuri Montreux, Switzerland Certificate of French; this is equivalent to a DELF A2 Certificate. September 2011- June 2012

St. Andrew High School for Girls Kingston, Jamaica September 2006 - June 2011 High School Diploma; eight Caribbean Council Examinations subjects at high standards.

Experience
Azan Discount Fabrics Kingston, Jamaica. July 2012 December 2012 Office Administrator; working with Microsoft Office and Social Media Management. Store Manager; serve customers, cashier and supervising staff. NECI on Main Montpelier, Vermont. Runner; carrying food to tables and assisting the servers. February 2013 June 2013

The Ocean House Westerly, Rhode Island. June 2013 - October 2013 Pasty cook/intern; daily production of baked goods, pastry items, ice creams, sorbets and specialty desserts.

Memberships, Affiliations & Awards

Member of Jamaican Kiwanis. Speaker at Young Entrepreneurs Camp - The Business Lab. Student Council Member - New England Culinary Institute. 1st in CXC Principles of Business at St. Andrew High School for Girls.

References

Patrick Allard, Manager at NECI on Main (802) 225-3344 Adam Young, Executive Pastry Chef at The Ocean House (402) 584-7092)