Chelsea Kaigle

Maintained a tidy, well-stocked, and well-merchandised shop while providing excellent customer service.

Managed daily production of gluten-free artisan bread to ensure high-quality output in a timely manner, overseeing a team of twelve and producing and shipping 360 breads daily. Improved and created production systems, new SOPs and documentation, and supported new product development, ingredient planning, and inventory accounting.

Selected and managed Wellness and Housewares categories at store opening, including sourcing products, placing purchase orders, and maintaining healthy stock levels for cash flow. Trained new buyers and associates, supported customers with product recommendations, and helped plan promotions and pricing negotiations while maintaining supplier relationships.

Planned activities and provided a safe, healthy play environment while preparing meals and supporting general housekeeping. Communicated daily with parents or guardians about behavior and activities, supported children’s emotional and social development, and supervised up to twelve children at a time.

Supported CBD manufacturing across extraction, formulation management, packaging, and shipping with a focus on process and product development. Maintained ingredient and inventory records (including oil and terpene data), improved and created SOPs, and communicated with clients on product development and order fulfillment.

Consulted with potential clients to understand dietary needs and desires, then created weekly meal plans and sourced required ingredients. Maintained a sanitary kitchen and followed SERVSafe certification standards while applying nutrition concepts to plan balanced meals.

Produced croissant and Danish dough, cookies, cakes, quickbreads, pies, mousse, Italian buttercream, and other seasonal breakfast pastries. Managed custom cake decorating, maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, and handled inventory management and supply ordering.

Organized, led, and participated in activities and outings designed to enrich residents’ lives, tailoring events to residents’ needs and abilities. Maintained a friendly, safe environment and supported social connection through one-on-one engagement.

Completed a Certified Nutrition Coach program grounded in evidence-based practices, including tools such as motivational interviewing to support client wellness goals.

Completed a B.S. in Wellness and Alternative Medicine, building a holistic understanding of health (mind, body, and spirit) through alternative medical modalities.

Inducted as a member in 2018 while attending Northern Vermont University.

Earned a Level One Reiki Practitioner certification to offer reiki benefits to the aging community and beyond.