Jana Fay R. Email & Phone Number

Writing + editing on multiple platforms | Social media content strategy + management | Branding | Nonprofit Consulting | Strategic planning | Event production | Fundraising I help organizations succeed by crafting powerful narratives and developing programs for diverse audiences. Clients include farmers markets and food producers, nonprofit organizations, writers, and artists.I devote 10-20 hours each month to grassroots volunteer work and pro-bono consulting for education and food justice organizations.

Recent clients include farmers markets, food brands and entrepreneurs, a micro-farmer, and food justice organizations. Former professional chef and caterer with kitchen positions ranging from a four-star restaurant to a Catskills cafe. A food journalism mentorship with Michael Batterberry at Food Arts Magazine led to a two-year position as a restaurant reviewer for specialized guide books. Trained with Jacques Pépin. Ate hot dogs with Julia Child.

New York, New York, United States

Consulting and social media management for boutique branding studio run by legendary creative director Carol Fertig.

New York, New York, United States

Creative consultant for top global companies developing new products, services, and brand campaigns, primarily in the food and beverage industry.

New York, New York, United States

Assistant Dean, School of the Arts: 1998—2001 Director of Student Affairs, School of the Arts: 1996—1998 Program Coordinator, Visual Arts Department: 1992—1995-Managed $5 million financial aid and $500,000 administrative budgets-Developed and implemented inaugural online admissions process and digital catalog-Analyzed application data to develop marketing strategies; exceeded annual $15 million tuition target-Formulated and implemented strategies to recruit top students-Acted as the first resource for students and faculty in academic and disciplinary matters -Produced and edited admissions catalog and promotional materials, print and online-Produced major events including orientation and graduation-Hired, trained, and supervised employees; served on tenure review boards

Soho, New York City

-Responsible for event production, management, staffing, client relations-Implemented the digitization of entire gallery enterprise, from registration to sales-Fostered PR relationships with publications, critics, and curators; wrote press releases-Traveled internationally for art fairs and exhibitions; represented gallery at auction houses-Development consultant for ArtStacks, the first contemporary art market software system

Bachelor Of Arts, Writing And Literature

Dean's List

Grand Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Graduated first in class in both practical and written final projects