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Croton-On-Hudson, Ny, Us

Croton-On-Hudson, New York, United States

Croton-On-Hudson,Ny

Successfully created cottage business producing fruit pies utilizing in season and local fruit. Educated consumers in seasonal eating and connection to local farmers. Recognized by The New York Time as "one of the best traditional pie makers in The Hudson Valley"www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/.../21qbitewe.htmlVoted Best Apple Pie in Westchester by Westchester MagazineFeatured On… Show more Successfully created cottage business producing fruit pies utilizing in season and local fruit. Educated consumers in seasonal eating and connection to local farmers. Recognized by The New York Time as "one of the best traditional pie makers in The Hudson Valley"www.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/.../21qbitewe.htmlVoted Best Apple Pie in Westchester by Westchester MagazineFeatured On CNN:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g29Ybj97KKoeatocracy.cnn.com/.../laid-off-producer-becomes-proud-pie-makerRecognized by press locally: cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/news/a-career-change-brings...to.../432592/www.westchestermagazine.com/.../Ideal-Sweet-En...www.westchesterguardian.com/5_12_11/wg_5_12_fin.pdfediblehudsonvalley.com/editorial/fall-2011/taste-143/westchester.lohudblogs.com/2011/11/17/dave-tuttles-thanksgiving-pies/ Show less

Yorktown Heights, New York, United States

Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is a non-profit farm and educational center located on 60 acres in Yorktown Heights, NY. We operated a 7-acre sustainable farm, growing vegetables for a market-style CSA, on-site farm stand, and wholesale clients. The farm hosted educational classes and school groups and was open to the public free of charge. Our mission was to provide our community with healthy produce and to teach others to do the same. We donated 10% of the produce we grew to food… Show more Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center is a non-profit farm and educational center located on 60 acres in Yorktown Heights, NY. We operated a 7-acre sustainable farm, growing vegetables for a market-style CSA, on-site farm stand, and wholesale clients. The farm hosted educational classes and school groups and was open to the public free of charge. Our mission was to provide our community with healthy produce and to teach others to do the same. We donated 10% of the produce we grew to food pantries and soup kitchens in Westchester County.Worked in close cooperation with the Farm Director, helped to ensure a successful season of distributing local produce through the farm's retail market and to CSA members. Oversaw the donation of over 15,000 pounds of fresh organic produce to local food pantries and soup kitchens. Also worked as a member of the Field Crew (vegetable production), and assisted with education, outreach, administrative work.Maintained attractive and fully-stocked produce displays in the farm standCreated and placed signage for retail displaysGreeted customers; answered questions about produce and growing practices; provided information to help visitors explore the farm property and hiking trailsCommunicated with farmers about produce availability and status of U-Pick fieldsManaged inventory and ordering for value-added products; researched new productsManaged cash register and POS transactions using Shopkeep and SquareKept farm stand clean and organized at all timesAssisted with propagation, bed preparation, transplanting, irrigation, weeding, and greenhouse careWorked efficiently during harvesting, processing, washing, and packingAssisted with weekly newsletter and social media; updated website with weekly produce availabilityHelped to oversee interns, volunteers and other educational programsResponded to email and phone inquiriesAssist with coordinating events, workshops, and classes Show less

Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States

Responsible for the execution of each event in relation to service. Maintained and exhibited a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully applied culinary and cooking techniques. Provided new ideas for menu creation and food preparation. Ensured that product quality, freshness, and presentation always met company standards. Assisted in cooking and preparing food in accordance with menu specifications. Supervised cooks and oversaw the preparation, portioning… Show more Responsible for the execution of each event in relation to service. Maintained and exhibited a solid knowledge and understanding of all food products and skillfully applied culinary and cooking techniques. Provided new ideas for menu creation and food preparation. Ensured that product quality, freshness, and presentation always met company standards. Assisted in cooking and preparing food in accordance with menu specifications. Supervised cooks and oversaw the preparation, portioning, garnishing, and storage of food and labor cost. Trained and supervised associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment. Set-up and broke down workstation, tools, equipment, and supplies. Proactivity ensured that a clean, safe environment was maintained at all times. Kept kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary conditions. Assumed duties in absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Trained/mentored culinary team. Promoted teamwork and professionalism in all aspects of the kitchen with the ability to lead the team. Show less

Briarcliff Manor, Ny

Successfully managed back of house operations for busy catering facility. Reorganized kitchen, created protocols, organizational systems and improved sanitary practices and procedures. Improved ordering systems, communication, between back of house, front of house and management, trained kitchen staff. Worked effectively with executive chef, sales and management on event and menu planning and execution. Expedited all events and consistently delivered successfully prepared menus ensuring… Show more Successfully managed back of house operations for busy catering facility. Reorganized kitchen, created protocols, organizational systems and improved sanitary practices and procedures. Improved ordering systems, communication, between back of house, front of house and management, trained kitchen staff. Worked effectively with executive chef, sales and management on event and menu planning and execution. Expedited all events and consistently delivered successfully prepared menus ensuring consistant excellent customer satisfaction. Show less

Verplanck, Ny

Conceived, financed and opened successful farm to table steak and seafood restaurant. Responsible for entire management of the operation including accounting, HR, vendor relations, marketing and publicity, day to day operations, menu and event planning, ordering and inventory, customer service and execution of preparation of menu, wine and cocktail service.

Garrison, New York

Successfully transformed deli business to farm to table market and pop up restaurant, Graze. Educating and providing customers with locally produced food and products produced in The Hudson Valley, connecting consumers to farmers.Press on Graze and the Garrison Market: philipstown.info/2011/04/22/graze-invites-dinners-to-do-just-that/

Responsible for all creative and programmatic management related to the design, development and execution of IFP’s annual film awards show – The Gotham Independent Film Awards - a live event comprised of an arrivals red carpet, cocktail, dinner, awards show and after party. Chief responsibilities included the execution of all sponsorship and partnership fulfillment related to the awards, development of new promotional partnerships, year-round planning and communication about the awards, the… Show more Responsible for all creative and programmatic management related to the design, development and execution of IFP’s annual film awards show – The Gotham Independent Film Awards - a live event comprised of an arrivals red carpet, cocktail, dinner, awards show and after party. Chief responsibilities included the execution of all sponsorship and partnership fulfillment related to the awards, development of new promotional partnerships, year-round planning and communication about the awards, the development of ancillary programming opportunities that led into the awards, as well as management of IFP’s relationship with its broadcast and internet partners.The Gotham Awards are a live awards show for and audience of 800 - 1,000 which take place in NYC and kicks off the annual awards season. Managed many of the stakeholder relationships with the entertainment community; specifically distributors, publicists, press, agents, managers and, in particular, talent. Show less

Managed the day to day operations of nationally syndicated television program producer whose programs were distributed in 100 markets reaching 72 million households. Oversaw the production of over 50 hours of lifestyle magazine programming which produced $ 2.5 million dollars in revenue annually. Established corporate, legal, production and human resource protocols, creating a sound business structure for the company.

Orchestrated production of 80 hours of documentaries per year, shoots in multiple locations, managed over 150 freelance and fulltime staff, a multi-million dollar state of the art post-production facility and many demanding clients. Managed corporate protocols and controlled creative concerns for production company, which produced $20 million dollars in revenue annually.

Founding partner of a cooperative for independent filmmakers, which has been recognized as one of the most important independent film companies in the United States producing over 26 feature films in ten yearsGun For Hire Digital Studios where he conceived, designed and built 450,000 square feet of digital media studios throughout North America winning the 1998 CRAINSNY Small Business Award for their success. These studios provided a comprehensive range of production, editorial… Show more Founding partner of a cooperative for independent filmmakers, which has been recognized as one of the most important independent film companies in the United States producing over 26 feature films in ten yearsGun For Hire Digital Studios where he conceived, designed and built 450,000 square feet of digital media studios throughout North America winning the 1998 CRAINSNY Small Business Award for their success. These studios provided a comprehensive range of production, editorial, post-production services as well as being one of the very first digital media and incubators in New York‘s history as a technology hub.Administered all aspects of development, pre production, production, post production and sales.Conceived and managed The Gun for Hire Production Center, a full service production facility providing production and post production services to independent producers, studios, networks and commercial production companies.Oversaw the design and construction of a 200,000 square foot state of the art production facility.Directed the sales, marketing and client relations of all productions centers with annual revenue of $15,000,000.Oversaw the property acquisition, design and construction of production centers in Vancouver, Toronto, Miami and Los Angeles. Acted as primary Liaison between company and filmed entertainment industry creating awareness and name recognition. Show less