KELLY KLEISNER

Charleston, SC
Kellykleisner@student.purdueglobal.edu

OBJECTIVE

My goal is to connect those living in adverse conditions and the elderly to

healthy nutrition, and nourishing mind/body behaviors. Through education
and advocacy so much can be achieved.

EXPERIENCE

Simple Provisions

Private/Freelance Chef | May 2021 to present.

Hotel Bennett

Assistant to Executive Pastry Chef | January 2019- January 2021

Receptionist and attendant of Hotel Bennett Spa | January 2021 to May 2021

Art Institute of Charleston

Adjunct Culinary instructor | January 2016 to December 2018

Mirabelle Bakery

Opened bakery specializing in wedding cakes and assorted pastries | September 2009 to present.

Indigo Road Restaurants

Appointed Executive Pastry Chef for multiple restaurants within group | June 2013 to June 2015

Fat Hen Restaurant

Executive Pastry chef | - Aug 2011 to June 2013

FIG Restaurant

Host and Server | February 2008 to August 2012

Lady Fingers Bakery

Lead Baker-Cake Decorator | February 2008 to December 2008

EDUCATION

Kendall College- Associates of Applied Sciences in Culinary Arts

Purdue University Global- Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness

AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

▪ Own successful business- Mirabelle Bakery

▪ Honors Student

▪ Non-profit 501C3- start up creator.

▪ Scholarships received from Les Dames de Escoffier and P.E.O. Charleston chapter towards my bachelor’s
degree.

▪ Taught homeschool program for children ages 7-15, cooking and skills in the kitchen.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

▪ Leadership

▪ Team guidance

▪ Leadership in difficult situations such as 2020 COVID closing and opening of Hotel Bennett as well as riot
issues in 2021.