Valeriya Colclasure
Ballwin
Summary
Passionate cook and former bakery owner with extensive experience preparing fresh, homemade food from scratch. I have loved cooking since childhood and enjoy creating nutritious, delicious meals using quality ingredients. As the owner of a bakery in Jackson, Missouri, I prepared sandwiches, breads, pastries, desserts, and custom cakes while maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and customer service. I am dependable, hardworking, fluent in English, and excited about the opportunity to prepare wholesome meals for children at Wellness Kids Academy.
Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Baker
Local Bakery
Jackson, Missouri
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Owned and operated a successful bakery serving the local community.
- Prepared fresh sandwiches, breads, pastries, desserts, and custom cakes from scratch using quality ingredients.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while following food safety standards.
- Managed inventory, purchasing, daily operations, and customer service.
- Built strong relationships with customers by providing fresh, high-quality food and exceptional service.
Owner
Language School
Russia
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Founded and successfully managed a language school.
- Oversaw daily operations, staff coordination, scheduling, and customer service.
- Managed business finances and administrative responsibilities.
- Developed strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Corporate Business Professional
Russia
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Worked in a corporate business environment after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
- Managed administrative and operational responsibilities.
- Developed strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Novosibirsk State University
Russia06-2006
Skills
- Cooking and meal preparation from scratch
- Baking breads, pastries, desserts, and custom cakes
- Sandwich and lunch preparation
- Food safety and kitchen sanitation
- Kitchen organization and cleanliness
- Inventory management and purchasing
- Time management and multitasking
- Customer service
- Leadership and business management
- Teamwork and communication
- Fluent in English
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
- Project management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Staff management
- Marketing
- Financial management
- Team oversight
- Staff hiring
- Sales leadership
- Business marketing
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Fluent in English
- Passionate about cooking and preparing healthy, homemade meals
- Dependable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner & Baker
Local Bakery
01.2023 - 01.2026
Owner
Language School
01.2013 - 01.2019
Corporate Business Professional
01.2005 - 01.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Economics
Novosibirsk State University