Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies
Timeline
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Akira  Turner

Akira Turner

Darlinghurst,NSW

Summary

I am a positive and upbeat person who demonstrates respect, friendliness and a willingness to help wherever needed. Experience in customer service through previous jobs and personal baking business, Kiki Bakes Co.

I'm a team player, a fast learner and am always willing to adapt, learn new skills and find creative solutions. I love working as part of a team but can also work alone when needed.

I enjoy using my skills and creativity to make people happy and satisfied.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baker

Kiki Bakes Co
07.2021 - Current

Kiki Bakes Co is my own baking business, started when I was 11 years old through a love of baking, which I have been doing since I was 9. I bake for friends, family and new customers through word-of-mouth and Instagram. This is something I do as requested when I am able to fit the jobs in with my school and other commitments.

  • Bake and decorate bespoke cakes for children's and adult's birthday and wedding celebrations. I also bake and supply cookies, brownies, cupcakes, hot cross buns. donuts and slices.
  • Follow recipes for base products and develop new twists on recipes to create bespoke products.
  • Brief customers to understand needs and any specific requests. Where necessary, create unique ideas for cake themes and decorating. Sketch and present idea to client for approval before commencing.
  • Research ingredients, necessary equipment and delivery packaging for each order.
  • Visit suppliers to purchase ingredients, equipment and packaging.
  • Ensure all ingredients meet with client's likes and ensure any allergies are accounted for.
  • Create pricing for each order, including cost of ingredients, packaging and baking time.
  • Manage multiple baking orders at once.
  • Photograph products and promote on Instagram.

Volunteer - Parkrun

Parkrun Centennial Park
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Self-motivated & dedicated to early morning starts as required.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed, towards both team members and the public.
  • Operated independently and collaboratively in a team environment, communicating with both other volunteers and managing park runners at the same time.
  • Responsible for ensuring all runners are tagged to receive their certification.


Assistant Dog Carer at Doggie Day Care

Happy Paws Fitness
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Greeted dog owners warmly with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Provided care, playtime and companionship to dogs whilst in day care.
  • Assisted Manager with caring and cleaning duties as required. Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste.


Dog Walker

Private Clients
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collected dogs from owners and dropped back home after walking.
  • Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.
  • Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
  • Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.


Education

Inner Sydney High School
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Warm, friendly and helpful customer service
  • Active listener & willing to learn
  • Team player, adaptive
  • Creative & organisational Skills
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs & Slides, Instagram, Canva, Social Media Apps

Certification

Duke of Edinburgh International Award (Duke of Ed)


Working consistently since June 2023 to complete my Bronze Certificate Duke of Ed, undertaking and completing new skills in areas of:

Physical Recreation - Tennis

Skills - Guitar

Voluntary Service - Parkrun

Adventurous Journey - Overnight Hiking & Camping




Hobbies

Music

I have played and taken weekly lessons in Guitar since I was 7.  

Over this time i have been part of a band, The Littles, made up of 4 girls. We have performed at two public concerts and produced a small video, as well as co-written and performed our own music.  I continue to play and expand my skills and love of guitar both through school and in my own time.  I also play drums and keyboard.

I also love listening to music by myself and with friends in my spare time. 


Netball 

I have played netball since Year 6 and am currently on the Seniors Netball Team at Inner Sydney High School.  


Cooking & Baking

Outside of baking for my business, I cook and bake weekly for the joy of creating and being in the kitchen. 


Friends & Family

I love spending time with friends and family, hanging out, playing cards and board games, listenign to music and watching movies adn series.  


Timeline

Volunteer - Parkrun

Parkrun Centennial Park
02.2024 - 05.2024

Assistant Dog Carer at Doggie Day Care

Happy Paws Fitness
11.2022 - 02.2023

Dog Walker

Private Clients
01.2022 - 12.2022

Baker

Kiki Bakes Co
07.2021 - Current

Inner Sydney High School
Akira Turner