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New York City Metropolitan Area

New York, New York, United States

EDITING & COPYWRITING• Edit and review dozens of recipes weekly for two meal kit brands (Marley Spoon and Dinnerly) at various editorial checkpoints, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy• Write recipe cards and web descriptions• Ensure all recipes and supporting content align with brand-specific style guidelines • Contribute to editorial efforts on special projects• Interpret customer feedback, mine data for actionable insights, and appropriately implement in the recipe writing and editing process • Utilize project management software and content management system to create, edit and publish recipe contentLEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION• Collaborate with other teams to develop high-performing recipes, streamline instructions and improve style • Lead title meetings for all new recipe development to create recipe titles and subtitles• Work with Photo Department to ensure culinary accuracy• Answer customer queries promptly and consistently• Coordinate with other teams to identify and action requisite recipe changes as necessary

New York, New York, United States

RECIPE EDITOR • Copy edited new and existing recipes and content for print and digital formats• Collaborated with Chefs on recipe and menu development • Maintained consistent recipe style, copy, and brand guidelines • Organized a system to track all errors and requested changesPROJECT MANAGER• Managed the publishing and distribution of book inventory to 700+ students and faculty• Managed the Culinary Library and supervised part-time librarians• Implemented institutional transition from print to e-book, and provided continued support • Published textbooks and recipe booklets using Photoshop and InDesign • Created and maintained information system to track errors and changes, solicit feedback, and make appropriate changes CONTENT CREATOR• Wrote editorial copy for culinary classes and special events • Conceptualized cooking classes and menus for private events • Curated and hosted Business Bites: a series of panel discussions focusing on the food industry, including Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

New York City Metropolitan Area

GUEST RELATIONS • Greeted visitors with a friendly and knowledgeable demeanor and provided information about programs, exhibitions, and Japan Society’s mission • Performed box office duties: gallery admission, event ticketing, and membership sales via Content Management System • Supported special events such as Sake tasting and Mochi making• Trained new staff and volunteers for Box Office and Performing Arts • Coordinated with various departments to produce organized and error-free eventsHOUSE MANAGEMENT• Oversaw theater from opening to closing• Communicated with Stage Management, Box Office, and special event staff• Established and maintained successful customer relationships

New York, New York, United States

Produced new theater and dance performances at various stages in New York City, including the Whitney Museum, HERE, Chashama, The Actors Fund Arts Center, and the Ontological Theater. PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Created departmental budgets and oversaw expenditures • Fundraised via direct donors, governmental grants, and special events • Interviewed and hired stage management, technical crew, and box office staff • Scheduled rehearsals and managed timeline for technical elements• Expedited equipment purchases, rentals, and costume fabrication • Planned, organized, and successfully executed benefit fundraisers