Hello! I'm Nikki
Educator in the Making, Pastry Chef of the Past
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As a young individual passionate about expressing creativity, making beautiful desserts was a dream. I thrived behind a pallet knife, but turning a hobby into a career dimmed the light on my dream.
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In a need for change, I enrolled and started classes through Mohawk College in their Continuing Education: Educational Support course. Growing up in schools with strong Special Needs programs and interacting with those students, really inspired me to make the change. Having these students in my daily classes, and some my teammates, really showed me that everyone is included and those students are so deserving of a strong education system.
EDUCATION
2024-Present
Currently Enrolled
Mohawk College
Enrolled in the Continuing Education: Educational Support program
Part-time studies
2015-2016
Certificate
Niagara College Canada
Graduated from the Baking & Pastry Arts program
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2010-2014
High School Diploma
Beamsville District Secondary School
Honour Roll Recipient (2010-2015)
Canadace Vanderwiel Memorial Award (2014)
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Business Award (2014)
Kristen French Award Nominee (2011/2012)
PLACEMENTS
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
PLACEMENTS TO START IN 2025
EXPERIENCE
2019 - Present
Baker and Store Front Leader
Hometown Ice Cream
Baking cookies, squares, pies, cakes, etc.
Decorating product and stocking display cases
Working store front and interacting with customers
Taking customers orders
Kept store clean and orderly
2018
Bellas On The Bench Cakery
Part-time Cake Decorator and Store Front Help
Responsible for stocking product
Made buttercream, baked cakes and cookies
Decorated cakes and cookies
Washed dishes
Worked store front
Kept store clean and orderly
2015 - 2019
Head Cake Decorator/Store Supervisor
Dairy Queen Canada
Responsible for opening & closing store front
Taking customers orders and organizing staff during shifts
Responsible for ordering product
Responsible for stocking storefront and display cases
Decorating cakes and filling customer orders
Kept store clean and orderly
SKILLS
Customer Service Excellence - Certified January 2023
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Teamwork & Problem Solving skills
Time Management & Flexibility
Attention to detail
Keeps a clean work environment
Experience working with children between ages 1-4
Experience working Canva Design
Experience with Microsoft Office Programs
VOLUNTEER WORK
1
Lincoln County Fair Gate/Food Vendor Cashier
2009 - 2014
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Interacted with customers over the exchange of money.
Helped direct customers to other locations along the property.
Communicated effectively when working with others.
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2
Junior Badger Wrestling Club
2010 - 2011
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Demonstrated and coached young children (5-13) in wrestling practice.
Taught children how to properly and safely execute wrestling moves.
Supervised tumbling, scrimmages, and technique practices.
3
Babysitting
2020 - Present
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Supervise and take care of 2 children under the age of 4.
Feed children nutritional meals,
put children down for naps, change diapers and help with potty training. Interact with children in a warm and welcoming manner. Provide a safe space for children to play.
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