Karina Giron

Creative and detail-oriented pastry professional with hands-on experience in cake decorating, baking, dessert preparation, and custom orders. Experienced in producing cakes and desserts from start to finish, including preparation, decorating, finishing, packaging, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Currently operating my own baking business and seeking to join a professional kitchen where I can continue developing my pastry skills, learn new techniques, and contribute to a strong culinary team.

Owner & Baker - La Bella Baker - St. Petersburg, FL

Operate a custom baking business specializing in cakes and desserts for individual customers and special events.

• Design and decorate custom cakes according to client requests, themes, colors, and specifications.
• Prepare buttercream, fillings, frostings, ganache, and other cake components.
• Bake, assemble, fill, crumb coat, frost, and finish cakes and other desserts.
• Prepare cupcakes, cake pops, cookies, dessert cups, and chocolate-covered strawberries.
• Manage customer orders from consultation through completion and pickup.
• Maintain food-quality standards while working efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Keep baking equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Manage ingredient preparation, supplies, pricing, scheduling, and customer communication.

Pastry Chef - Cakes Plus - Tampa, FL

• Prepared and decorated cakes and desserts for customer orders and special occasions.
• Decorated cakes using buttercream, piping techniques, fondant, and other finishing techniques.
• Prepared cake batters, fillings, frostings, and other pastry components.
• Completed multiple orders while maintaining attention to detail and presentation.
• Assisted with daily dessert production and preparation.
• Ensured finished products met quality and presentation standards.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Worked efficiently to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.

Caregiver - Freedom Square - Seminole, FL

(2023-04 - 2025-08)

• Provided compassionate daily support and assistance to residents.
• Assisted with daily activities while maintaining professionalism and respect.
• Communicated effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Demonstrated reliability, patience, responsibility, and strong attention to detail.

Lakewood High School