Okay, let’s tackle this. So Renae has skills in cake decorating, menu development, and food safety, which are relevant to the food industry. She has a degree from Benedictine University, which adds some weight. However, her skills are more specialized than general business or technical skills. Considering her education and skills, her hourly rate might be lower than that of a software engineer or financial analyst. Looking at industry benchmarks, pastry chefs and bakers can earn around $25-$40 per hour, depending on experience and location. Given her skills and education, I estimate her hourly rate to be around $40.