-Drive innovation and excellence in execution at each stage of our development lifecycle, from conception to launch.-Develop and maintain project plans and critical paths, driving new products and product upgrades from ideation to commercialization by working with internal and external customers and suppliers.-Managing and mentoring the team, growing their capabilities and ensuring overall business objectives are met.

-Taking new and existing products through the full development/redevelopment cycle.-Product ideation and conceptualization, continually researching the market to stay ahead of competitors.-Supporting and inspiring the business with food knowledge and culinary experience. Driving the company food culture.

Product Development and InnovationWorking with the stakeholders ideas, I conceptualize and develop exciting new product ideas or refine their current product lines. I offer various services that can help enhance or create new products - Sensory Testing; Competitor Comparison Testing; Product Development and Innovation; Product Re-development - optimizing taste, cost, nutrition.Specializing in alternative and inclusive foods, I love to take classic comfort foods and adapt… Show more Product Development and InnovationWorking with the stakeholders ideas, I conceptualize and develop exciting new product ideas or refine their current product lines. I offer various services that can help enhance or create new products - Sensory Testing; Competitor Comparison Testing; Product Development and Innovation; Product Re-development - optimizing taste, cost, nutrition.Specializing in alternative and inclusive foods, I love to take classic comfort foods and adapt them to be both healthy and delicious as well as fit into specialized diets such as plant-based, dairy-free, keto, and/or gluten-free. I believe that regardless of your dietary preferences you should be able to enjoy all nourishing and delicious foods. Content CreationI develop original recipes for food companies and media. This process is supported by my extensive knowledge of the culinary arts, industry experience, nutrition training, and years of developing and testing recipes.When creating a recipe or article, I combine current food trends with an understanding of the target audience to generate concepts. Every recipe is tested until it’s perfect, using tools and equipment available to the home cook. Each finished recipe, above all, tastes fantastic. They are also clearly written in fine detail to ensure each home cooks success. Recipes development for specific dietary needs is available. An accompanied nutritional analysis, food photography, and social media graphics are also available if desired.Key Accomplishments: -Redevelopment of clients multiple sku’s to transition to plant-based options while also increasing taste, and nutrition while also decreasing cost to manufacturer. -Redevelopment of clients plant-based meat alternative sku’s to a gluten-free version.-New development of plant-based “fish” cake in two flavors. -Development of over 300+ plant-based recipes and articles for large plant-based food manufactures online content centers. Show less

-Support in the development and implementation of communications and marketing strategy. -Develop operational communications plans to meet strategic communications plan. Monitor and maintain communications calendar. And support the development and management of timelines and projects plans for all communications activities and help to ensure critical communications activities are carried out in a timely manner. -Assist to maintain and grow Growing Chefs social media presence… Show more -Support in the development and implementation of communications and marketing strategy. -Develop operational communications plans to meet strategic communications plan. Monitor and maintain communications calendar. And support the development and management of timelines and projects plans for all communications activities and help to ensure critical communications activities are carried out in a timely manner. -Assist to maintain and grow Growing Chefs social media presence. -Coordinate writing and design of marketing and promotional materials, social media campaigns, newsletter, ect. Show less

Growing Chefs! teaches kids and families about healthy food and healthy food systems through direct hands-on experience. As the Program Assistant, I was responsible for ensuring the program runs smoothly within a designated group of schools. Acting as the main point of contact between our volunteers and schools. And providing assistance to volunteer teams in planning, troubleshooting, and delivering our lessons. I also assisted in recruitment of volunteers; coordination of the classroom… Show more Growing Chefs! teaches kids and families about healthy food and healthy food systems through direct hands-on experience. As the Program Assistant, I was responsible for ensuring the program runs smoothly within a designated group of schools. Acting as the main point of contact between our volunteers and schools. And providing assistance to volunteer teams in planning, troubleshooting, and delivering our lessons. I also assisted in recruitment of volunteers; coordination of the classroom program; administration; coordination of volunteer appreciation events; and community outreach.And as the Operations Assistant, I was responsible for administrative support of the leadership, communications, and fundraising teams. This role was key to the effective and smooth operations of our small organization. Fundraising and Communications tasks included, processing all online and offline donations; inputting all contact, donation, event and stewardship information and records into CRM; providing fundraising campaign support and development; supporting writing and designing marketing and promotional materials, social media campaigns, e-newsletter, event invitations, and blog posts; content creation and management for social media and blog posts; donor and grant research; and coordination of events.Leadership Support tasks included, scheduling meeting and meeting planning related tasks and logistics; bookkeeping including preparation of invoices, bank deposits, and bookkeeping documents for accountants; meeting note taking; office management tasks; and providing various administrative task support to the Executive Director and management team.While working at Growing Chefs! I grew my skills in the following platforms: Salesforce, Benevity, CanadaHelps, Squarespace, Canva, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Later Media (social media manager platform), and Salesforce. Show less

While at Vega, I created an in-house plant-based lunch program for the main office of 100+ employees. This program was the first of its kind and was built from the ground up. Working within a tight budget, less than $5 a day per employee, I created a hot lunch, salad bar and supplied ingredients for a smoothie bar and snacks. Having access to this program (for free!) made the staff more productive, happier, and helped build a sense of community.My kitchen tasks included daily… Show more While at Vega, I created an in-house plant-based lunch program for the main office of 100+ employees. This program was the first of its kind and was built from the ground up. Working within a tight budget, less than $5 a day per employee, I created a hot lunch, salad bar and supplied ingredients for a smoothie bar and snacks. Having access to this program (for free!) made the staff more productive, happier, and helped build a sense of community.My kitchen tasks included daily preparation of a nutrient dense, plant-based lunch made from whole foods ingredients; consideration for those with allergies or special dietary considerations; purchasing and inventory; kitchen and food cleanliness; budgeting and purchase tracking; assisting with coordination of office events and catering; health and safety committee; and various kitchen and administration duties. I also coordinated a group purchase plan for the in-office staff to participate in buying health foods at wholesale pricing once a month. Also, during my time at Vega I worked with the Marketing team to create a extensive recipe center with original recipes and food literacy articles and guides. This process would include brainstorming for on brand, on trend content, as well as, evergreen content with the marketing team. Then creating the chosen original content from the ground up in my kitchen. This included research, development, testing, writing and editing. I also was a part of dozens of recipe photoshoots, which include sourcing and cooking all recipes (usually 15+ in a two day shoot) and assisting with food styling.Key Accomplishments: -Significantly increased employees job satisfaction while also nourishing their bodies and educating them about plant-based diets and cooking. -Stayed within a tight budget of less than $5 a day per employee while still serving high quality, delicious meals. Show less

Reporting directly to the Head Chef, I provided support with everyday kitchen tasks. Such responsibilities included directing food preparation, enforcing food safety standards, supervising staff, training new employees, inventory and ordering food supplies. Tasks:-Purchasing and Inventory -Invoice Entry -Cost Containment and Reduction-Staff Leadership -Hiring and Training -Opening and Closing Duties… Show more Reporting directly to the Head Chef, I provided support with everyday kitchen tasks. Such responsibilities included directing food preparation, enforcing food safety standards, supervising staff, training new employees, inventory and ordering food supplies. Tasks:-Purchasing and Inventory -Invoice Entry -Cost Containment and Reduction-Staff Leadership -Hiring and Training -Opening and Closing Duties -Food and Kitchen Safety and Cleanliness -Organization and Preparation of Sauces, Desserts, Vegetables and Meats Show less