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Created, developed, and implemented a belief into an internationally acclaimed, sustainable, cash-flowing reality. Managing exponential growth as a mission-dedicated creative and operational force in the confectionery industry using (as Vanity Fair said) “…crazy unique packaging and flavors only a really stoned Willy Wonka could dream up.”

Management of multi-million dollar chocolate restaurant, bar and shop with direct responsibility for budgeting, training and scheduling

Full service chocolatier

Bean to Bar production of chocolates and related products using beans from Mindo, Ecuador

Responsible for production and decor of pastries, cakes, candies and breads

Responsible for the packaging, quality control and shipping of chocolate and candy products

Research focused on comparative analysis of trends in marketing, supply and certification with special interest in the cocoa and chocolate industry for the Center for Agricultural Policy and Strategy (CAPS)

Coordination of daily activities, special events and strategic marketing programs, new project roll-out and promotion, internally recognized for directly contributing to increased sales

Coordinated local marketing efforts for eight restaurants including development, design and sales.

As one of the most highly regarded hospitality schools in the nation, The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University offers an exceptionally well-crafted curriculum that is taught by innovative professors and that is drawn equally from two areas of study: general business education and hospitality-specific courses. Particularly important to future employers is the wealth of hands-on experiences and group interactions available to students in the classroom and from a multitude of annual student-driven special events. This premier annual event, anticipated throughout the mid-Michigan community, is Les Gourmets.

Research focused on the impact of consumer perceptions of eco-labels and certification schemes in the cocoa/chocolate value chain.

Rotational internship of front-of-house and heart-of-house managerial responsibilities including inventory and expense controls, special events, budgeting and problem solving