Director of Culinary-Swanson-Girard Associates, Pineville, NC- June 2022-CurrentEvent Management & Relationship Building:Planned and executed successful events in the SGA Test Kitchen, fostering positive stakeholder relationships.Education & Training:Conducted seminars for end-users, dealers, and consultants, enhancing product understanding.Trained SGA employees in the test kitchen, contributing to team skill development.Menu Development & Culinary… Show more Director of Culinary-Swanson-Girard Associates, Pineville, NC- June 2022-CurrentEvent Management & Relationship Building:Planned and executed successful events in the SGA Test Kitchen, fostering positive stakeholder relationships.Education & Training:Conducted seminars for end-users, dealers, and consultants, enhancing product understanding.Trained SGA employees in the test kitchen, contributing to team skill development.Menu Development & Culinary Expertise:Collaborated on menu development with end-users, dealers, and chefs.Showcased culinary skills at private events and conducted equipment demos for dealers.Industry Engagement & Sales Support:Actively involved in industry associations (ACF, NACUFS, SFM, NCLRA, SNA).Provided occasional sales support by assisting outside salespeople during calls.Social Media & Brand Visibility:Created engaging content for social media and the website, bolstering brand presence.Key Achievements:Increased event attendance and satisfaction.Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders.Successfully conducted impactful seminars and contributed to improved product understanding.Demonstrated culinary expertise in various settings, positively impacting sales efforts.Actively engaged in industry associations, representing SGA. Show less