Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Locations
Publications
Affiliations
Events
Timeline
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Michelle Sohan

Michelle Sohan

Montego Bay,St. James

Summary

A highly accomplished culinary artist and entrepreneur with expertise in baking, cake decorating, and business development. Proven track record of excellence in international competitions and a recognized authority in the wedding industry and field of confectionery arts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearSME
11.2018

Caribbean Cake and Pastry Designer of the Year
09.2018

International Artist of Excellence Induction

International Federation of Chocolate, Pastry and Gelato
10.2017

Participant

Jamaica Bridal Expo
09.2015
  • Winner of Wedding Cake Competition

Teacher

National Capital Area Cake Show
04.2015
  • Live Demonstrator

Participant

South Florida Cake and Candy Convention
04.2015
  • Winner- Expert Cake Division

Demonstrator

National Capital Area Cake Show
04.2014
  • Winner- Cake Challenge with Zane Beg of The Sweet Life

Director and Founder

Treatz Bakehouse & Café
10.2013 - Current
  • Company Overview: Bakery Treatz Trinidad
  • Bakery Treatz Trinidad

Intern

09.2019 - 10.2019

Education

Sugar Flower Module -

Professional Diploma
02.2015

Sugarpaste Module -

Professional Diploma
02.2015

Royal Icing & Piping Module -

Professional Diploma
02.2015

Lamberth Mini Boot Camp 101 & 201 -

01.2015

Premium Deluxe Cake Decorating Course -

Cake Art
01.2015

Introduction to Export Pricing -

08.2014

Fundamentals of Exporting -

06.2014

Introduction to Export Marketing -

06.2014

Introduction to Export Market Research -

05.2014

Culinary Arts Institute Boot Camp -

10.2013

Food Safety Management -

ServSafe
09.1999

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of The West Indies
01-1999

Master of Science - Foor Technology

University of The West Indies
2002

Skills

  • Effective Production Execution
  • Pastry Recipe Expertise
  • Skill Development
  • Team Management

Locations

  • Treatz Bakehouse & Café, Jamaica
  • Treatz, Trinidad

Publications

  • Cake Central Volume 3 Issue 5, 09/01/12
  • Cake Central Volume 4 Issue 2, 06/01/13
  • Wedding Bells, The Trinidad Guardian, 09/01/13
  • Cake Central Volume 4 Issue 8, 12/01/13
  • Food and Beverage Business Review, Mumbai, 06/01/16
  • Cake Masters, 12/01/16
  • American Cake Decorating Magazine, 01/01/18
  • Feature, Caribbean Beat Magazine, Issue, 11/01/18 - 12/31/18
  • Feature, Jamaica Observer Newspaper, 07/01/22
  • Cultural Traditions in Wedding Cakes, Culturs Magazine, 06/01/24
  • Trinidad Guardian Marriage Bliss, Wedding Cake Trends 2016, 01/01/16
  • Newsday Newspaper, Tips on Choosing a Wedding Cake, 06/01/16
  • Trinidad Guardian, How to Order a Wedding Cake, 07/01/16
  • WOW Magazine, The Trinidad Guardian, 06/01/14
  • Caribbean Belle Weddings Magazine, 07/01/14
  • Runway Magazine, 08/01/14
  • The Morning Brew, CNC3, 04/01/15
  • Newsday, Section B, 04/01/15
  • Cup Of Joe, TV6, 05/01/15
  • Women’s Magazine, Newsday, 05/01/15
  • WOW Magazine, The Guardian Newspapers, 05/01/15
  • Wedding Rush, Season 2, CNC3, 11/01/16
  • The Morning Brew, CNC3, 12/01/16
  • Morning Edition, Bavina Sookdeo IETv, 08/01/17
  • The Morning Brew, CNC3, 10/01/17
  • Cup Of Joe, TV6, 11/01/17
  • Sonny Bling, CNC3, 10/01/17
  • Trinidad Guardian, 11/01/18
  • Partnership with Universal Pictures for movie launches, 11/01/18 - present
  • Bling My Wedding Television Series, 2017 - 2021

Affiliations

  • Retail Baker’s Association, 2007 - 2015
  • Institute of Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA), 2007 - 2019
  • International Cake Exploration Society (ICES), 2011 - 2020
  • Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce, 2014 - present
  • FIPGC International Federation of Pastry Ice Cream Chocolate, 2017 - present
  • FCIA Fine Chocolate Industry Association, 2017 - 2020
  • WPIC Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, 2015 - present
  • Jamaica Manufacturing Association, 2022 - present

Events

  • L. Edwin’s Dream Weddings, Hilton Conference Center, 03/01/12
  • Bollywood Weddings, Center of Excellence, 09/01/12
  • ROU Convention, Centre of Excellence, 2013, 2014
  • True Beginnings Wedding Exposition, Signature Hall, 09/01/13
  • Premier Wedding & Destination Expo, 03/01/17
  • Caribbean Wedding Belle DIY Bridal Expo, Centre of Excellence, 09/01/17
  • Crystal Dream Weddings, Centre of Excellence, 2013 - 2019
  • The Wedding Showcase, Signature Hall, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Hilstein Manor Wedding Expo, 10/01/18
  • Wedding Convention, Movietowne Ballroom, 2013, 2018
  • Jamaica Bridal Expo. Guest speaker, 2019, 2022
  • Wedding MBA -Las Vegas, 10/01/19
  • A Brides Expo, Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2018, 2019, 2022
  • Jamaica Foodie Seminar, Guest Speaker, 2022

Timeline

Intern

09.2019 - 10.2019

Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the YearSME
11.2018

Caribbean Cake and Pastry Designer of the Year
09.2018

International Artist of Excellence Induction

International Federation of Chocolate, Pastry and Gelato
10.2017

Participant

Jamaica Bridal Expo
09.2015

Teacher

National Capital Area Cake Show
04.2015

Participant

South Florida Cake and Candy Convention
04.2015

Demonstrator

National Capital Area Cake Show
04.2014

Director and Founder

Treatz Bakehouse & Café
10.2013 - Current

Sugarpaste Module -

Professional Diploma

Royal Icing & Piping Module -

Professional Diploma

Lamberth Mini Boot Camp 101 & 201 -

Premium Deluxe Cake Decorating Course -

Cake Art

Introduction to Export Pricing -

Fundamentals of Exporting -

Introduction to Export Marketing -

Introduction to Export Market Research -

Culinary Arts Institute Boot Camp -

Master of Science - Foor Technology

University of The West Indies

Sugar Flower Module -

Professional Diploma

Food Safety Management -

ServSafe

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of The West Indies
Michelle Sohan