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BRIAN THERKILDSEN

Fort Wayne

Summary

Versatile and highly organized professional with a strong background in both the culinary and retail industries. Experienced in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with a track record of success as a Pastry Cook Supervisor at a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC and as the owner-operator of a thriving ice cream business. Adept at sales and customer service through experience in the music retail industry, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Skilled at multitasking, working collaboratively, and adapting to dynamic challenges while maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Store Sales Engineer

Sweetwater
Fort Wayne
05.2021 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by understanding customer needs and recommending suitable products.
  • Provide expert advice to clients of all skill levels, from beginners to professional venues.
  • Maintain market-competitive pricing according to industry trends and product advancements to better assist
    customers.

Owner and Operator

Brooklyn Pints Microcreamery
Fort Wayne
05.2021 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: Owner and operator of Brooklyn Pints Microcreamery, a successful small business specializing in artisanal ice cream.
  • Manage all aspects of business operations, including staff hiring, training, and supervision, ingredient sourcing, budgeting, financial management, inventory management, and maintaining food safety standards.
  • Continuously analyzed local and national market trends to create new product and refine offerings.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by understanding customer needs and recommending suitable products.
  • Provide expert advice to clients of all skill levels, from beginners to professional venues.
  • Maintain market-competitive pricing according to industry trends and product advancements to better assist customers.
  • Owner and operator of Brooklyn Pints Microcreamery, a successful small business specializing in artisanal ice cream.

Pastry Cook Supervisor

Gramercy Tavern
New York City
10.2017 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Progressed from pastry cook to pastry cook supervisor in a Michelin starred restaurant.
  • Led and supervised the pastry team to ensure operations were efficient, consistent, and adhered to Michelin restaurant standards.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold the restaurant's reputation for excellence in pastry offerings.
  • Progressed from pastry cook to pastry cook supervisor in a Michelin starred restaurant.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Business Management and Advanced Baking and Pastry

Culinary Institute of American
Hyde Park, NY
09.2017

Associates Degree - Baking and Pastry

Culinary Institute of American
Hyde Park, NY
04.2015

High School Diploma -

Carroll High School
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2011

Skills

  • Product Sourcing
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Purchasing
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Inventory Management
  • 4D - Inventory Tracking and Sales Software

References

  • Brandon Riley, Music Store Sales Engineer Lead, Sweetwater, (585) 919-9103, Brandon_Riley@Sweetwater.com, Direct Supervisor
  • Renee Sigmon, Culinary/Home Education Teacher, Carroll High School, (260) 750-8753, Renee.Sigmon@nacs.k12.in.us, Mentor And Former High School Teacher
  • Carly Park, Talent Acquisition- Onboarding Coordinator, Parkview Health, (260) 409-0599, Carly.Park@Parkview.com, Professional Reference

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Music Store Sales Engineer

Sweetwater
05.2021 - Current

Owner and Operator

Brooklyn Pints Microcreamery
05.2021 - 03.2025

Pastry Cook Supervisor

Gramercy Tavern
10.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelors Degree - Business Management and Advanced Baking and Pastry

Culinary Institute of American

Associates Degree - Baking and Pastry

Culinary Institute of American

High School Diploma -

Carroll High School

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