Amanda Livezey
Ottsville
Summary
Results-driven Business Operator known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Excel in strategic planning, financial management, and operational optimization. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills ensure successful team collaboration and project execution. Adapt quickly to new challenges, making impactful decisions that drive business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Operator
Ditch the Chores Cleaning Services LLC
Ottsville
09.2024 - Current
- Managed product inventory.
- Scheduled estimates, and cleanings for clients, one time/ biweekly/ monthly cleans.
- Operated and maintained cleaning equipment effectively and safely.
- Handled bookkeeping
- Handled advertising, and buisness logo design.
Actor
VIE Talent Agency
Hoboken
01.2018 - 04.2024
- Auditioned for various roles in film, television, and theater productions.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to develop character interpretations.
- Attended script readings and rehearsals to refine performance techniques.
- Engaged in promotional activities for projects through interviews and social media.
- Networked with industry professionals to build relationships and career opportunities.
- Maintained a flexible schedule to accommodate varying production demands.
- Researched character backgrounds to enhance performance authenticity.
- Studied scripts to learn about characters' personalities, goals, and motivations.
- Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
- Appeared in commercials, music videos, web series, short films, independent films.
- Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
- Auditioned for roles in both theatrical and television projects.
- Developed strong acting skills through rehearsals and coaching sessions.
- Researched real-life counterparts of fictional characters to gain insight into their behavior.
- Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
- Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
Bookkeeper
X-Cel Landscaping
Feasterville
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted in contracts for upcoming landscaping jobs
- Developed and implemented filing systems for financial records.
- Collaborated with customers to resolve billing discrepancies quickly.
- Provided support during annual audits by organizing financial documents.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
- Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
- Updated and maintained depreciation, amortization, and prepayment schedules.
- Coordinated with vendors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
- Performed month-end closing activities.
- Resolved billing discrepancies with vendors or customers promptly.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Pastry Chef
Harvest Seasonal Grill
Montgomery
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Prepared seasonal pastries using fresh, local ingredients to enhance menu offerings.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely dessert service during peak hour's.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pastry station in compliance with health standards.
- Managed inventory of baking supplies to ensure freshness and availability for production needs.
- Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
- Prepared doughs, fillings and icings according to recipes.
- Managed time efficiently to produce high-quality goods within tight deadlines.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly cleaned, maintained, stored and calibrated regularly.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
Assistant Manager/ Donut Baker/ Cake Decorator
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
Jenkintown
09.2010 - 12.2014
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service and product quality.
- Trained and developed team members in customer service and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels and conducted regular stock assessments for freshness.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling practices.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared fresh donut batter and glaze daily to meet customer demand.
- Operated commercial ovens and fryers to bake various donut varieties consistently.
- Managed inventory of baking supplies and ensured timely restocking of ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline donut production processes efficiently.
- Assisted in creating new donut recipes based on seasonal trends and customer feedback.
- Baked cake-style donuts in ovens according to recipe instructions.
- Decorated donuts with icing, sprinkles, and other toppings as requested by customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Designed intricate cake decorations for various customer orders and special events.
- Assisted customers in selecting cake designs to match their preferences and occasions.
- Created visually appealing dessert displays to enhance the overall customer experience.
- Used pastry bags and tips to pipe messages and decorative roses onto cakes.
- Created custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries.
- Prepared fillings such as custards, jams, jellies and creams for use in filled donut varieties.
- Mixed dough ingredients according to recipes.
- Followed established recipes for making a variety of flavors of donuts including yeast raised varieties and filled varieties such as Boston cream.
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.
- Organized supplies to ensure efficient workflow during cake decorating process.
- Assembled, prepared, decorated, and frosted cakes for purchase.
Education
Abington High-school
Abington , PaSkills
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Bookkeeping
- Product marketing
- Client scheduling
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Creative design
- Presentation skills
- Operations management
- Networking
Timeline
Business Operator
Ditch the Chores Cleaning Services LLC
09.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper
X-Cel Landscaping
03.2020 - 12.2023
Actor
VIE Talent Agency
01.2018 - 04.2024
Pastry Chef
Harvest Seasonal Grill
01.2014 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager/ Donut Baker/ Cake Decorator
Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins
09.2010 - 12.2014
Abington High-school