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Business Administration graduate from Colorado College. Ten years of experience as a culinary instructor. Eighteen years of successful marketing experience. Four years of promotions and public relations experience. Owner of Parties That Cook!
Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Tags:
birthday parties, bridal showers, chicago, cooking classes and events, cooking events, cooking parties, cooking team building, corporate team building, couples cooking classes, hands on cooking classes, iron chef cooking competition, san francisco bay area, singles cooking classes, teambuilding
Schools:
Colorado College, DePaul University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Sear/Kenmore
Position:
Spokesperson
Time period:
January 2007 - Present
Description:
• Represent Kenmore at tradeshows and in tv commercials and provide content for the Kenmore website.
Employer:
Parties That Cook!
Position:
Owner
Time period:
January 2000 - Present
Description:
• Founder of company that stages deliciously fun cooking class parties in the home for corporations and individuals. Responsibilities include marketing, public relations, human resources, chef training and leading events.
Employer:
Sur La Table and Ramekins
Position:
Cooking Teacher
Time period:
January 1999 - Present
Description:
• Teach 25 hands-on classes annually.
Employer:
KQED TV
Position:
Food Stylist
Time period:
January 2000 - December 2000
Description:
• Completed four-week food styling assignment for TV series, Jacques Pepin Celebrates featuring Jacques Pepin.
Employer:
KRON TV, Bay Café
Position:
Food Stylist
Time period:
January 2000 - December 2000
Description:
• Completed five-week food styling assignment for TV series Bay Café featuring Joey Altman. Was a featured guest on the show.
Employer:
Calphalon Cookware
Position:
Sous Chef
Time period:
January 2000 - December 2000
Description:
• Sous chef to Joanne Weir for 10-city culinary tour.
Employer:
Tante Marie’s Cooking School
Position:
Cooking Teacher
Time period:
January 1998 - December 2000
Description:
• Taught cooking classes for corporate events and private parties.
Employer:
Now Weir Cooking
Position:
Production Assistant and Food Stylist
Time period:
January 1998 - December 1998
Description:
• Assisted in all aspects of national PBS TV cooking show, Weir Cooking in the Wine Country featuring Joanne Weir.
Employer:
Viking/HomeChef™
Position:
Cooking Teacher
Time period:
January 1997 - December 1999
Description:
• Taught and developed curriculum for cooking series and specialty classes.
Employer:
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Position:
Marketing Manager
Time period:
January 1994 - December 1997
Description:
• Created and executed circulation strategy for $100M Williams-Sonoma catalog.
• Generated circulation strategy to drive store traffic for $298M Williams-Sonoma retail chain.
• Managed annual Williams-Sonoma marketing budget of $28M.
• Developed three-year plan and P&L scenarios for Williams-Sonoma Japan.
Employer:
Backroads
Position:
Marketing Coordinator
Time period:
January 1988 - December 1993
Description:
• Designed and managed public relations campaign that increased media coverage 500% in two years. Secured 500 free radio, TV and print media placements annually.
EDUCATION
University:
DePaul University
Time period:
1983
Degree:
Graduate, Computer Career Program
University:
Colorado College
Time period:
1978 - 1982
Degree:
Business Administration, BA
PUBLICATIONS
Books:
• Author of The Sumptuous Small Plates Recipe Deck
INFORMATION
Memberships:
2008 –present Vistage – CEO Group
2008-present Member, Pacific Community Ventures (CEO Advising)
1997-present Member, International Association of Culinary Professionals
1999-2000 Member, James Beard Foundation
1997-2001 Member, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
1998-present Member, Toastmasters, International Public Speaking Club
