Holly Bordon
Sutton,UK
Summary
Motivated professional with experience in managing an independent business, demonstrating strong organisational coordination and customer service skills. Proficient in digital operations, with a focus on enhancing business administration and project support. Seeking opportunities to leverage transferable skills in a dynamic business environment while pursuing further training and hands-on experience.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Business Owner
Holly Dolly Cakes
2020.01 - 2026.07
- Manage all aspects of the business including financial management, accounts, and record-keeping.
- Oversee website, social media, and marketing to promote products and attract new clients.
- Photography and image editing of products
- Filming of all video content and editing for social media and tutorials
- Photography for magazine tutorials
- Communicate with customers to understand requirements and provide tailored solutions.
- Attend wedding fairs and liaise directly with clients and suppliers.
- Handle multiple orders at once, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Design and create custom cakes to meet client specifications.
Kitchen Manager
Cakes by Robin Ltd
London
2015.03 - 2021.01
- Identified problems with workflows and implemented new systems to streamline processes and ensure consistency between kitchen and office departments.
- Conducted trend research for new product collections.
- Resolved production challenges by introducing new tools and methods.
- Reduced costs by researching and securing new suppliers.
- Supported management of production schedules, inventory, and ordering of supplies.
- Trained junior team members and provided supervision.
- Facilitated strong relationships with suppliers and managed stock effectively.
- Contributed to ensuring projects were completed on time and met briefs.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new organisational strategies.
- Helped design and create custom cakes for various clients and occasions.
Kitchen Manager
The Cake Parlour
London
2014.01 - 2015.03
- Facilitated daily kitchen operations to maintain quality standards.
- Assisted in managing creative projects for a corporate client, focusing on timelines and deliverables during weekly shoots.
- Performed regular inventory checks to improve stock control accuracy.
- Supervised junior staff members and interns.
- Managed customer phone enquiries efficiently.
Kitchen Manager
Little Venice Cake Company
London
2013.03 - 2013.12
- Secured position as kitchen manager following successful internship.
- Managed and trained interns
- Assisted the MD with book shoots and product development
- Carried out on-site wedding cake set ups
- Furthered personal training during quieter kitchen periods.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, meeting health and safety regulations consistently.
- Managed daily kitchen operations efficiently whilst maintaining high quality standards.
- Managed stock efficiently
Pastry Chef
The Langham Hotel
London
2011.04 - 2012.10
Apprentice Patissier
Nadell Patisserie
London
2009.05 - 2011.04
Production assistant
Uli Meyer Animation Studios
London, London
2008.12 - 2009.04
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests
- Managed phone calls
- Carried out administrative tasks to support producers
- Provided administrative support relieving pressure off production management team .
Production assistant
Bermuda Shorts Ltd (Animation)
London
2007.07 - 2008.12
- Data Entry
- Provided administrative support relieving pressure off production team .
- Handled appointment scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Managed phone calls
- Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.
- Prepared meeting rooms
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests
- Handled office petty cash and maintained records.
- Set up office spaces, equipment and support services for client and team meetings.
- Scheduled and organised staff events
- Managed general enquiries and coordinated sending out showreels for project pitches
- Managed general maintenance of the studio including cleaners, repairs, supplies and refreshments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Media Practice
University of Westminster
London 2004.09 - 2007.06
Foundation Diploma - Art
Arts Institute At Bournemouth
Bournemouth 2003.01 - 2004.01
BND - Media
OXPENS College (Oxford)
Oxford 2001.01 - 2003.01
Skills
- Business administration
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar etc)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop)
- Canva & Wix
- Data Entry
- Digital skills in photo and video editing
- Social media management (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
- Project coordination
- Organisation and time management
- Attention to detail and problem-solving
- Educational history in Media, Art & Design
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner
Holly Dolly Cakes
2020.01 - 2026.07
Kitchen Manager
Cakes by Robin Ltd
2015.03 - 2021.01
Kitchen Manager
The Cake Parlour
2014.01 - 2015.03
Kitchen Manager
Little Venice Cake Company
2013.03 - 2013.12
Pastry Chef
The Langham Hotel
2011.04 - 2012.10
Apprentice Patissier
Nadell Patisserie
2009.05 - 2011.04
Production assistant
Uli Meyer Animation Studios
2008.12 - 2009.04
Production assistant
Bermuda Shorts Ltd (Animation)
2007.07 - 2008.12
Bachelor of Arts - Contemporary Media Practice
University of Westminster
2004.09 - 2007.06
Foundation Diploma - Art
Arts Institute At Bournemouth
2003.01 - 2004.01
BND - Media
OXPENS College (Oxford)
2001.01 - 2003.01