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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Supervises content ideation, strategy, development, budgeting, production and post for live, scripted and vertical culinary content.Collaborated with the video and social departments to create cross-platform digital content to drive audience growth, increase consumer engagement, and optimize digital marketing by using data analysis of SEO trends, site/app analytics, and market research. An integral part of the content curated and created for all digital platforms (including O&O) that amounted to over 2,000 video assets per year with hundreds of millions of views and multi-millions in revenue per year.Directed culinary talent and managed the culinary team on set. Managed the workflow of the culinary teams during pre and post production: arranged format, recipes, budget and schedule.Identified the need and co-wrote the culinary and editorial guidelines for all of Buzzfeed's editorial digital/vertical culinary productions.Determined and ensured that all culinary-related programs, including content marketing programs, follow Buzzfeed's production standards.Consistently worked across teams to strengthen relationships, communication and streamline processes between the in-house departments.Supervised, managed, and trained freelance staff and interns.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Assigned as the culinary production lead for Buzzfeed’s first ever interactive recipe video launch with eko.Created & developed over 30 interactive “Create Your Own” videos produced for BuzzFeed Tasty by eko, resulting in over 600 recipe variationsCollaborated with the Managing Editor and product management throughout the stages of product development to fine tune culinary details.Partnered with the Managing Editor to spearhead content ideation, selection, and programming.Managed the workflow of the culinary team during pre and post production.Recruited, managed, and trained freelance food stylists.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created & developed recipes and produced for BuzzFeed Tasty McCormick and Kroger branded videos Styled food and produced various videos for Ellen DeGeneres Digital for Instagram and YouTubeStyled food for First we Feast “Feast Mansion” (YouTube) and “Custom Grills” (Facebook)Styled food for various videos by TastemadeResearching and sourcing ingredients and equipment for Food Network, Netflix and Disney Digital shows Iron Chef America, Food Network Star, Buddy v. Duff, Sugar Rush, Be Our ChefProducing and styling food beauties for various Food Network and Netflix showsBest Baker in America, Spring Baking Championship, BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon, The Final Table

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recipe development of cake dough, yeasted dough and brioche doughInventory and ordering of all bakery ingredients Scale, mix, shape, fry and glaze donuts for retail and wholesale distribution

Greater Los Angeles Area

Naturally leavened breadScaling ingredients, mixing dough, shaping loaves, baking breadOrganize bread for wholesale distribution

Greater Los Angeles Area

Scale, mix and bake off pastries and cakes for off-site catering ordersInventory and ordering of all bakery ingredients

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recipe development for lunch and dinner menu items Hiring, training and scheduling staffInventory and ordering all restaurant ingredientsCoordinating and executing all off-site catering orders

Greater Los Angeles Area

Naturally leavened breadScaling ingredients, mixing dough, shaping loaves, baking breadOrganize bread for wholesale distribution

Greater Los Angeles Area

Inventory and ordering all bakery ingredientsMix and bake off all quick breads, cakes, cookies and other assorted baked goodsScale, mix and divide doughs for lamination

Greater Los Angeles Area

Sourcing ingredients and equipment for competition based shows Prepping and cooking swap outs for in the kitchen showsProducing and styling food beauties for in the kitchen and competition based showsProjects include:Cutthroat KitchenNext Food Network StarSpring Baking ChampionshipHoliday Baking ChampionshipIron Chef AmericaNext Iron Chef AmericaBobby's Barbecue AddictionBrunch at Bobby'sGuy's Grocery GamesRestaurant ExpressWorst Cooks in AmericaTrisha's Southern KitchenCiao ChowSecrets of a Food Stylist

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Food Service Management

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts