"To embrace creativity is whatever forms you can and use it as a way as a release from the other areas of your life can, in fact, improve your ability to function in other areas of your life.
From personal experience I’ve seen that balancing my life dancing, singing, painting, baking, being creative through pastry, and teaching others to do the same through the various activities I’ve run over the years, has allowed me to be freer, and therefore more focused when it’s time to get to business, to learn, and study."
"To embrace creativity is whatever forms you can and use it as a way as a release from the other areas of your life can, in fact, improve your ability to function in other areas of your life.
From personal experience I’ve seen that balancing my life dancing, singing, painting, baking, being creative through pastry, and teaching others to do the same through the various activities I’ve run over the years, has allowed me to be freer, and therefore more focused when it’s time to get to business, to learn, and study."
From personal experience I’ve seen that balancing my life dancing, singing, painting, baking, being creative through pastry, and teaching others to do the same through the various activities I’ve run over the years, has allowed me to be freer, and therefore more focused when it’s time to get to business, to learn, and study."
Danae J. Henry
Chef. Creator. Student.
Phone 347-422-1163
Email danae.henry.dh@gmail.com (scholarly)
thelifeofdanae@gmail.com
Address Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT
A believer in Kuumba, Danae believes it's important to give back to the community from which you have come, in turn, leaving it a better place than you found it. Continuously looking for opportunities to combine her education and skills with altruism, Danae founded LoungIn' Cake LLC, after simultaneously completing her pastry certification and bachelors degree in entrepreneurship. This Brooklyn-based cakery aims to be a safe space for individuals to explore their creative selves in all forms while simultaneously being a creative catalyst for all who encounter it.
This concept of living a creative life goes far beyond business, however, and is a fundamental part of who she is; this can be seen in her many skills, jobs and interests.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Pastry (including but not limited to baking, showpieces, cake decorating)
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Drawing | Painting
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African American Protective Hair Styling (including box braids, feed in braids, crochet, faux locs, wigs & weave installs) In addition to twists, cornrows, locs.
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Modern Dance, Liturgical Dance, and Choreography
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Singing
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 - Present
Owner | Pastry Chef
LoungIn' Cake LLC
Brooklyn, New York
Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
Pastry Cook
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
2020 - 2021
Small Band Vocal Instructor
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Brooklyn, New York
2019 - 2021
Brand Success Manager
Sovereignty Beauty
Brooklyn, New York
2016 - 2018
Modern Dance Assistant Director
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Brooklyn, New York
EDUCATION
CLASS OF 2025 (2022-Present)
Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University
Juris Doctor, Concentration in Business Law and
Intellectual Property
Hempstead, New York
2016 - 2019
Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College
Bachelor of Business Administration in
Entrepreneurial Management
New York, New York
2018 - 2019
International Culinary Center
Professional Pastry Arts Certification
New York, New York
CERTIFICATIONS
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National Restaurant Association, ServSafe
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NYD Agriculture and Markets, Food Safety
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NYD Agriculture and Markets, Food Allergens Essentials
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NY Food Protection Course
CONTACT
Phone 347-422-1163
Email danae.henry.dh@gmail.com (scholarly)
thelifeofdanae@gmail.com
Address Brooklyn, NY
"To embrace creativity in whatever forms you can and use it as a way as a release from the other areas of your life can, in fact, improve your ability to function in other areas of your life.