A Bit About Me
Hi! I’m Mia and I’ve been a professional chef for over a decade. I’m now seeking to transition into traditional business administrative roles to start the next chapter of my life! I have over 10 years of experience in office operations, customer service, purchasing and ordering, scheduling, event planning, and budgeting.
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My passion for cooking and eating comes from my roots. I grew up in Orange County, Southern California and was raised by a large Taiwanese family who loves to eat. Helping others create memorable moments and experiences is my joy and biggest reason for staying in the culinary industry. I love fusion cuisine, baking, music, and art.
Work Experience
Food Specialist
Learning Care Group
July 2024 - Present
Freelance R&D Chef
March 2023 - Present
Sous Chef
Twitch, Irvine Campus
October 2022 - February 2023
R&D Chef I
Etekcity
April 2021 - October 2022
Food and Beverage Supervisor
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
November 2018 - March 2020
Executive Chef
Thomas Cuisine Management
August 2017 - June 2018
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Curate culinary curriculum for children’s cooking classes and a 5-week cyclical school lunch program.
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Order office, classroom, and kitchen supplies and keep inventory of stock.
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Manage office G&A budget and ensure all ordering and invoices are submitted on time.
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Perform clerical receptionist duties such as answering calls, filing, and photocopying.
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Communicate with team and track project management using Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Notion.
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Projects dependent on company needs, such as: recipe development, recipe books, food styling, kitchen prototype testing, videography and downloading for social media sites.
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Planned in-house events like parties, celebrations, conferences, and cooking lessons for 50+ people. Communicated with the team via Slack, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
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Coordinated office space allocation with construction project management to finalize kitchen expansion. Also assisted with construction project management.
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Managed contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service vendors, and thirdparty service providers.
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Liaised with facility management vendors including cleaning, catering, repairs, and security services.
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Provided basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email for all customer service emails regarding any Cosori Product or recipe.
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Scheduled and managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met and resources allocated efficiently. Tracked progress on Monday.com and communicated with teams via Microsoft Suite.
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Testing prototypes, recording UX research, and developing UI workflows for new product releases into market. Developed original recipes for Cosori kitchen appliances and hosted the Cosori YouTube series “Cooking with Cosori”.
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Managed front of the house operations while interfacing with customers via welcoming guests or through reservations made by phone or email. Oversaw a staff of 25+ employees.
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Partnered with HR to assist in onboarding process for new hires such as creating all front of the house standardized operating procedures.
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Organized and executed conferences, banquets, weddings, and office events; handled logistics, coordinated with vendors, and ensured all arrangements were efficiently managed.
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Maintained Proof of Delivery documents and other shipping related administrative tasks.
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Optimized inventory of stock by implementing a new purchasing schedule minimizing food and beverage costs.
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Restructured purchasing and ordering schedule, reducing spending by 25% bringing costs from over budget to within target.
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Coordinated and planned all catering events, VIP and community events, and private dining events for 500+ people.
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Managed G&A budget for the culinary department and ensured all invoices were paid on time.
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Addressed employees’ queries regarding office management issues by implementing a weekly internal anonymous survey to promote a safe working environment.
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