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Paola Kotkoff

Ensenada

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Café con Leche for more than 18 years and counting, specializing in compliance-oriented recordkeeping and client-focused consulting.

Successfully spearheaded interior and menu design projects, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and flexibility. Achieved notable improvements in customer service metrics and enhanced social media engagement, reflecting a strong blend of interpersonal and technical skills.

Committed to leveraging expertise to drive further business success. Baker focusing in cake designs, new recipes, and all kinds of french and american pastries.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coordinator and Pastry Chef

Café con Leche
Ensenada
01.2014 - Current
  • Coordinator and pastry chef for desserts at Café con Leche and special events such as weddings, baby showers, and various special occasions

Founder and Owner

Café con Leche kotcoffee shop
Ensenada
01.2006 - Current
  • Interior image design
  • Image design
  • Menu design
  • Administrator
  • Coordinator with the business and staff
  • Pastry chef
  • Barista
  • Human Resources
  • Customer Service
  • Photography
  • Social media management

Cafeteria and Food Administration

UNAM
Ensenada
01.2014 - 01.2016

Education

Cafeteria and Food Administration -

UNAM
Ensenada
01.2016

Bachelor of Graphic Design -

Cetys University
Ensenada
01.2010

Animation - Animation and characters in 2D and 3D

CUAAM University
Guadalajara
01.2006

High school - German culture and language

Gymnasium am Römerkastell
Alzey, Germany
01.2002

Skills

  • Recordkeeping
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Administrative leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Budget planning
  • Scheduling and calendar management

Certification

Certificate of UTT for the valuable support in the guided tour for the Pastry course for the 4th-year students. Gastronomy. 2018 Certificate of Appreciation for your valuable participation in the alumni panel titled Experience Exchange of CETYS University. 2016 Certificate of Appreciation for your valuable participation as a Judge at the UABC Pastry and Bakery Expo. 2019

SLS Pastry Courses Intensive Floral GUM course Paste for making realistic flowers and leaves. July 10 and 11, 2021. Tijuana.

SLS Pastry Shop. Gourmet Tartlet Course for successfully completing the intensive course held from January 14 to 16, 2022. Tijuana.

Pastry shop in the city of Guadalajara. Intensive Showcase Pastry Course where different techniques with Nitrogen, silicone molds, chocolaterie, and high-quality presentation were worked on. 2020.

The cake school Tijuana for attending the Laminated Dough Masterclass. 2023. Ensenada.

SLS pastry shop. Masterclass on Flowers with a Spatula focused on 3D flower decoration with a spatula, taught by Julian Angel, Founder of Historias del Ciervo. 2025.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/19/83

Locations

  • Alzey, Germany
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco
  • Ensenada, Baja California

Timeline

Coordinator and Pastry Chef

Café con Leche
01.2014 - Current

Cafeteria and Food Administration

UNAM
01.2014 - 01.2016

Founder and Owner

Café con Leche kotcoffee shop
01.2006 - Current

Cafeteria and Food Administration -

UNAM

Bachelor of Graphic Design -

Cetys University

Animation - Animation and characters in 2D and 3D

CUAAM University

High school - German culture and language

Gymnasium am Römerkastell
Paola Kotkoff