Amy St.

Clair
3522 Shipe Road
Corryton, TN 37721
amyjstclair@gmail.com
(518) 466-9683
ePortfolio: http://eportfolioamystclair.weebly.com/
Objective:
To Work for a company with integrity, a solid foundation, and that is a positive influence in our community.
Professional Qualifications:
Leadership
Retail management
Budget planning
Strong verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
Working with children and groups
Computer applications: Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
Cash handling and register operations
Extensive customer service training
Work Experience:
IS183 ART SCOOL Stockbridge, MA (413) 298-5252
September 2014 to January 2016
Membership Coordinator
Manage Art School memberships for personal accounts, corporate accounts, and large donations.
Track all monetary gifts as well as donations of art supplies received, number of members, and repeat
versus new members, using excel worksheets.
Generate formal thank you letters for memberships and donations.
Support office manager by staffing the front desk, answering phones, registering students, and
responding to questions about classes and studios when needed.
Maintain paper and computer files for memberships.
Assist with annual appeals for donations.
Volunteer to help with annual fund-raising Gala party.
THE ABODE OF THE MESSAGE New Lebanon, NY (518) 794-8095
May 2012 to August 2014
Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
Order all food products, supplies and equipment for a busy retreat center kitchen with a live-in
community.
Receive and put away all orders.
Possess knowledge of products in the natural foods market and which distributors offer natural and
organic products.
Direct all kitchen staff, volunteers and work exchange staff.
Make all schedules for programs and events.
Organize holiday meals in coordination with the center organizers.
Communicate with program leaders to cater specifically to their groups needs.
Write all menus and recipes.
Cater weddings, graduations and other large events.
Direct a staff of 2 to 7 people to prepare meals for 20 to 185 people.
Maintain a wide range of cooking skills and knowledge to prepare the variety of dishes offered by the
Abode kitchen.

Supervise all kitchen activity.

Use time efficiently in the kitchen, maintaining a clean and pleasant atmosphere while preparing meals.
Interface with guests in a kitchen located in a common space that is open to all guests and residents.
Be sensitive and accommodating to dietary restrictions for guests and visitors.
Oversee annual kitchen budget for all tools, equipment and foods.
Perform trainings and education about kitchen cleanliness, organization and professionalism.
Manage all aspects of the kitchen office tasks including records, files, emails, invoices and
communications.
Attend all management and program meetings.
Work directly with the Abode Farm CSA to source as much Organic produce as possible from our own
farm, and to supplement with outside vendors.
Run two fully operating kitchens with separate staffs and menus during heavy event times.

LANGDON STREET CAF Montpelier, VT (802) 223-8667

Chef and Baker
September 2010 to June 2011
Design soup, salad and sandwich specials that can be prepared with limited space in a busy caf.
Place and receive orders and maintain kitchen details.
Prepare all savory foods and fresh daily baked goods served at the caf.
Verify that food preparation staff follows all recipes and portion servings consistently and correctly.
* I left this position because the business closed due to extensive flood damage that destroyed the building.
CLIFTON NATURAL FOODS Cincinnati, OH (513) 961-6111
Evening Store Manager
May 2009 to May 2010
Manage my time and productivity in order to complete all managerial tasks.
Communicate with the store owner and employees to ensure constant stock of all products.
Maintain knowledge of and follow federal and state regulated vitamin laws.
Utilize customer service skills and working knowledge of supplements and nutrition to help customers
find what they need and provide accurate information about items sold in the store.
Maintain general cleanliness and organization of store overall.
Create connections with local producers to bring in new products and to support the local movement
in our retail store.
Handle angry or distressed customer interactions.
HUNGER MOUNTAIN FOOD CO-OP Montpelier, VT (802) 229-8000
Cashier/Customer Service
June 2008 to march
2009
Providing excellent customer service to all customers and co-op members.
Assisting customers with special needs and questions about products.
Maintaining accountability for all monies received and accurately performing each transaction in a fast
paced environment.
Responsible for keeping a clean and organized workspace.
Attending store and team meetings on a regular basis.
Education:
Batavia High School, Batavia, OH
Live Oaks Vocational School, Milford, OH
Majored in Architectural Woodworking and Design

Graduated 1996
Graduated 1996

Sunbridge College, Chestnut Ridge, NY

Studies in Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy NY
Honors Humanities and Social Sciences