Neha Duhan
Southampton
Summary
Hardworking and dependable professional with experience in retail and bakery roles. Strong customer service skills, ability to work efficiently in busy environments and a commitment to quality and team work. A lawyer by qualification and an aspiring baker and cake decorator. Actively seeking new job opportunities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Hoxton Bread Makers Limited
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in preparing daily orders of croissants, pain au chocolat, pain aux raisins, morning buns, cinnamon buns, tarts, cookies and muffins - all made from scratch each day.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in baking area, meeting health and safety standards.
Food Service Assistant
Sainsbury's Supermarket
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained proper food storage and handling procedures, reducing waste and ensuring freshness of all items across hot food department and bakery.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and sanitary work space.
- Supported and assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking planned daily cooks and implementing portion control measures.
- Contributed to team success by proactively assisting colleagues and covering shifts when needed.
- Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
Homebaker
Self employed
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with clients to design and deliver custom cakes, cupcakes and hampers for birthdays and anniversaries and other events.
- Prepared and delivered artisan breads like Turkish Pide, Focaccia and Pizza.
- Managed & tracked business expenses, inventory of raw materials/packaging and deliveries.
- Created & managed the Instagram page ohsobakeful.byneha which helped clients order items and give their feedback on the product.
Senior Executive - Legal
Trent Limited
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Drafted and negotiated agreements related to company's Corporate Social Responsibility & online business platform.
- Produced real estate contracts and contracts and letters for leases and property registration.
- Managed company's trademark portfolio including conducting trademark searches, reviewing potential infringement matters and preparing pleadings in trademark opposition proceedings.
Deputy Manager - Corporate Legal Department
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Advised internal business partners and legal organization colleagues to protect company's brand and intellectual property assets and reduce risk of infringement.
- Partnered with colleagues in litigation to handle intellectual property claims.
- Offered actionable legal advice on advertising and brand.
- Oversaw company's global trademark and domain name portfolios and managed prosecution of trademarks.
- Researched, drafted and negotiated contracts and notices.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Education
Le Diploma Complete - Baking And Pastry Arts
White Lotus School of Cake Decorating Arts
Pune, Maharashtra, India 08.2019 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Laws - Law
ILS Law College Pune
Pune, Maharashtra, India 04.2006 - 2011.04
Skills
Adaptive and creative
Timeline
Baker
Hoxton Bread Makers Limited
04.2025 - 11.2025
Food Service Assistant
Sainsbury's Supermarket
07.2023 - 04.2024
Homebaker
Self employed
01.2021 - 08.2022
Le Diploma Complete - Baking And Pastry Arts
White Lotus School of Cake Decorating Arts
08.2019 - 2019.12
Senior Executive - Legal
Trent Limited
12.2013 - 12.2015
Deputy Manager - Corporate Legal Department
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
05.2011 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Laws - Law
ILS Law College Pune
04.2006 - 2011.04