New England-based test chef, culinary entrepreneur, and connector. High standards of professionalism and strong work ethic in food service sales, photography studio, or test kitchen. Self-motivated with the ability to test and photograph recipes independently, manage new business partnerships, and represent a variety of food businesses simultaneously. Experiences include co-founding a sustainable ingredient start-up, a high-end restaurant line, food technology sales, food magazine contributor, wood-fired catering, food photography, corporate foodservice chef, recipe writing/editing, and CPG consulting laboratory. Actively involved with the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation and RI Hospitality Association.Most skilled in food trends, communication, networking, time management, and multi-tasking. Competent in nutrient analysis ESHA Food Processor, Legacy-Webtrition, and MenuWorks software. Competent in sales software such as SalesLoft and SalesForce, as well as self-tracking sales in Google office. Volunteer board member in the Providence-based neighborhood group Summit Neighborhood Association (SNA) representing the neighborhood, editing printed newsletter, and social media. Volunteer grocery delivery with the Providence-based Mount Hope Community Center (MHCC). Political campaign work includes planning, canvassing, event support, encouraging donations, and communications. I bring my creativity, forward focus, and passion into every team and project in which I am involved in. Cheers! 🍻