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A certified chef, accomplished editor-in-chief, award-winning writer, content director/developer, cookbook author, and recipe developer, my skill set spans hard news reporting, ghostwriting, blogging, web content development, social media management, and marketing/ communications. Throughout my career, I’ve demonstrated successes in freelance roles and as a seasoned food industry professional with extensive experience in B2B magazine production, business journalism, and content creation. Specialties: publishing, writing & editing, copy production, project management, digital content generation, project management, social media, editorial/communications, strategic planning, budget management, recipe development.Currently, I serve as Editor-in-Chief of the National Culinary Review, a bi-monthly print/digital magazine published by the American Culinary Federation and WeAreChefs.com, the association's content hub. As a former freelance writer, I have contributed to a variety of food industry trade magazines, including Foodservice Equipment & Supplies, restaurant development + design, FSR, QSR, Flavor & The Menu and others. You can read more of my work at amelialevin.com. During my career, I have authored (or contributed/collaborated on) 12 cookbooks, including two editions of The Chicago Chef's Table (2012 and 2023), the Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook (2018), Heritage Baking (2018) with Ellen King of Hewn Bakery, 30-Minute Cooking for One (2021), The Complete Pegan Diet For Beginners (2019), Paleo for Everyday (2014) and others. See more at amelialevin.com/books.A dual Bachelor's degree holder in English and psychology from the University of Michigan, I also earned a professional chef certificate at Kendall College. My journalism training comes from my time as a breaking news reporter covering crime, courts and Chicago's City Hall for the former City News Service, a 100-year old institution and former division of the Chicago Tribune. Volunteer activity: Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago (active member, former board member; International Food Editorial Council (IFEC) (active, former board member/secretary); International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) (former Food Writers section chair)Awards: “Tabbie” award for NCR for top 25 Best Single Issue (Trade Association Business Publications International); 13 gold, silver, and bronze awards (American Society of Business Publication Editors); 2022 Betty Award for career achievement (IFEC)

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