Stephanie Lazensky
Artisan Baker | Photographer | Barista
PORTFOLIO | slazensky@gmail.com | 610.850.2910
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE :
Cafe Colonial, NYC, Sept. 09 - April '10:
PORTFOLIO | slazensky@gmail.com | 610.850.2910
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, 2008.
Savanna
Savanna
EXPERIENCE :
'sNice, NYC, April '10 - Present
Vegan Baker
Established NYC cafe in West Village and Park Slope, now with new location in Soho. Baking assortment of scratch vegan baked goods including cookies, cupcakes, bars, brownies, muffins, and cakes. Consistently working on new seasonal and allergen-free goodies. Responsible for opening cafe, receiving orders, and inventory.
Cafe Colonial, NYC, Sept. 09 - April '10:
Bartender / Barista / Bread Baker
Established NYC, Nolita restaurant. Developed and baked hand mixed, hand kneaded, artisan bread once a week while also working full time as bartender/barista. Position entailed making all espresso and cocktail drinks, handling all money transactions, answering of calls, and the serving of customers at bar as well as bussing and waiting tables. Responsible for daily opening and closing procedures.
Pasha Mezze, Norfolk Va, Feb. 09 - Aug. 09:
Established NYC, Nolita restaurant. Developed and baked hand mixed, hand kneaded, artisan bread once a week while also working full time as bartender/barista. Position entailed making all espresso and cocktail drinks, handling all money transactions, answering of calls, and the serving of customers at bar as well as bussing and waiting tables. Responsible for daily opening and closing procedures.
Pasha Mezze, Norfolk Va, Feb. 09 - Aug. 09:
Head Pastry Chef / Bread Baker
Pastry chef for award winning fine dining restaurant in historic Ghent of Norfolk, Va. Baked daily bread of ciabatta and stone-ground whole wheat ciabatta as well as all desserts. Product sold in-house, at adjoining coffee shop, seasonally at farmers market, and wholesale to local organic stores. Interest in whole, local, seasonal sustainable foods. Trained new pastry chef.
Pastry chef for award winning fine dining restaurant in historic Ghent of Norfolk, Va. Baked daily bread of ciabatta and stone-ground whole wheat ciabatta as well as all desserts. Product sold in-house, at adjoining coffee shop, seasonally at farmers market, and wholesale to local organic stores. Interest in whole, local, seasonal sustainable foods. Trained new pastry chef.
The Book Lady, Savannah Ga, Sept. 05 – Feb. 09:
Primary Bookseller
Reputable used bookstore in historic Savannah. Customer service, knowledge of product, handling of emails and telephone messages, out of print book searches, opening wholesale accounts, research, key-holder, off-site sales, as well as creating and sending of newsletter.
Harris Baking Company, Savannah Ga, June 08 – Feb 09:
Reputable used bookstore in historic Savannah. Customer service, knowledge of product, handling of emails and telephone messages, out of print book searches, opening wholesale accounts, research, key-holder, off-site sales, as well as creating and sending of newsletter.
Harris Baking Company, Savannah Ga, June 08 – Feb 09:
Bread & Pastry Baker
Employed as primary full-time artisan bread, croissant and pastry baker. Introduced baguette to daily bread. Produced in-house bread and wholesale orders of up to 200+ loaves/rolls daily. Trained new employees.
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, Savannah Ga, Nov. 08 – Feb. 09:
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, Savannah Ga, Nov. 08 – Feb. 09:
Baker
Voted Best Place For Dessert by Savannah Magazine and Connect. Made all baked goods and chocolates. Prepared and served Sunday brunch.
Back In the Day Bakery, Savannah Ga, June 07 – Dec. 07:
Voted Best Place For Dessert by Savannah Magazine and Connect. Made all baked goods and chocolates. Prepared and served Sunday brunch.
Back In the Day Bakery, Savannah Ga, June 07 – Dec. 07:
Bread Baker's Apprentice
Artisan baker's apprentice for national award winning bakery. Primary mixer trained in temperature control, autolyse, use of pre-ferments, shaping traditionally and hearth baking. Responsible for quality and production in owner’s absence. Started and executed daily bread donation to homeless shelter.
Artisan baker's apprentice for national award winning bakery. Primary mixer trained in temperature control, autolyse, use of pre-ferments, shaping traditionally and hearth baking. Responsible for quality and production in owner’s absence. Started and executed daily bread donation to homeless shelter.
Waldenbooks, Savannah Ga/Pottstown Pa, Sept. 02 – Jan. 06:
Bookseller
Promoted to key-holder in charge of opening and closing, deposits, time-management, training, customer service and knowledge of product.
Promoted to key-holder in charge of opening and closing, deposits, time-management, training, customer service and knowledge of product.
POSITIONS | AWARDS:
Silverworks 2008, Publication in Juried SCAD portfolio catalog.
PhotoGroup, Sept. 2005 – Sept. 2006: Vice President collaborating in fund raising, event planning, preparation of a juried art show and volunteer work with local environmental groups.
SCAD Portfolio Scholarship, Awarded 2004, Four-year partial tuition scholarship.
RECOMMENDATIONS | REFERENCES:
“Over the course of many years of book dealing and owning this bookstore I have had many employees, but Stephanie stands out by far to have been the best asset the store has ever had. She far surpassed my expectations and became a first rate manager of the shop and our off-site book sales. She was always a self starter, responsible, creative, enthusiastic, reliable, pleasant, great with customers, and I could go on and on. In fact, if you don't hire her, we might have to bribe her to come back!"
Joni Saxon-Giusti, Proprietor, The Book Lady Bookstore
“Stephanie showed insight and nuance in her responses to the literature we studied. Her comments sparked discussion and her written essays showed exceptional sensitivity to a range of issues. In addition to her work in class I was able to see Stephanie's photography, which was unique in its portrayal of home scenes. She has a creative mind that is mature beyond her years.”
Dr. Mary Aswell Doll, Professor, Savannah College of Art and Design
RECOMMENDATIONS | REFERENCES:
“Over the course of many years of book dealing and owning this bookstore I have had many employees, but Stephanie stands out by far to have been the best asset the store has ever had. She far surpassed my expectations and became a first rate manager of the shop and our off-site book sales. She was always a self starter, responsible, creative, enthusiastic, reliable, pleasant, great with customers, and I could go on and on. In fact, if you don't hire her, we might have to bribe her to come back!"
Joni Saxon-Giusti, Proprietor, The Book Lady Bookstore
“Stephanie showed insight and nuance in her responses to the literature we studied. Her comments sparked discussion and her written essays showed exceptional sensitivity to a range of issues. In addition to her work in class I was able to see Stephanie's photography, which was unique in its portrayal of home scenes. She has a creative mind that is mature beyond her years.”
Dr. Mary Aswell Doll, Professor, Savannah College of Art and Design
