Experience

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  Special camp for special kids

  Jan 2002 - Oct 2006

  Seasonal position overseeing all program operations; including fundraising, staffing, planning, and day-to-day activities of camp for youth ages 6-21 with various disabilities Seasonal position serving as head of camper affairs, maintaining effective communication with families to ensure awareness of special needs. Collaborated with parents to devise strategies for management of health and behavior.

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

  • Camper Coordinator

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
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  Whittier college

  Sept 2004 - May 2006

  Research assistant in child development

  Assisted Child Development professor with long-term research study.

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  Børnehaven storken

  Jan 2005 - May 2005

  Student teacher

  Assisted in Danish pre-school and kindergarten class for children with special needs.

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  Broadoaks childrens school of whittier college

  Sept 2005 - May 2006

  Facilitated academic support for children with independent learning plans. Completed teaching practicum in Kindergarten. Assisted Director of Disability Services. Provided support delivering accommodations to university students with disabilities. Provided academic support and writing instruction to first year college students. Served as teaching assistant of freshman writing course.

  • Student Teacher, Academic Support Tutor

    Jan 2006 - May 2006

  • Assistant to the Director of Disability Services

    Sept 2002 - May 2006

  • Freshman Writing Mentor/Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2005 - Dec 2005
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  Dolce monachelli’s

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2007

  Farmer's market sales representative

  Sold baked goods for small family-owned bakery at weekly markets

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  The fairmont hotel

  Nov 2006 - May 2007

  Hostess, junior server

  Serve as a hostess and junior server, assist hotel guests

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  The painted turtle

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Cabin counselor

  Seasonal position entails leading cabins in collaboration with a team of staff and volunteers at nonprofit medical specialty camp for children with serious medical conditions

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  The painted turtle

  Oct 2007 - May 2012

  Oversaw operations of year-round camp program. Coordinated internal communication between medical, development, kitchen, and facilities departments. Managed camp facility of 200+ people, ensuring staff, camper, and volunteer safety. Provided staff and volunteers with training, support, and supervision. Executed staff recruitment and hiring process. Designed and led employee orientations. Managed camper parent communications. Addressed operational needs including leading events and coordinating crisis response, conflict resolution, and security. Facilitated communication with community partners and internal departments. Developed marketing content for inclusion in donor newsletter, donor appeals, grants, website and social media. Initiated and launched social media presence. Led social media task force and developed policies and best practices. Facilitated successful volunteer experiences for prospective donors, board members, and medical professionals. Show less

  • Assistant Director

    Jan 2011 - May 2012

  • Residential Life and Recruitment Coordinator

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Cabin Life Coordinator

    Oct 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Danish institute for study abroad

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2013

  Housing and student affairs assistant

  Completed 15-month internationally based contract position in Housing & Student Affairs department serving 1000+ students each semester. Created local Copenhagen food guide emphasizing specialty products. Led travel tours throughout Denmark and Sweden. Responded to student concerns, health issues, and emergencies. Produced student newsletters, social media content, and events. Facilitated tours for alumni and visiting international education professionals. Served as an advisor to study abroad students. Created marketing photos of student tours. Show less

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  The john besh foundation

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

  Digital media intern

  Completed one week professional development internship focused on social media strategy for the Besh Restaurant Group and the John Besh Foundation in partnership with the Culinary Trust. Created food media content based on seasonal and local ingredients, recipes, cookbook content, and philanthropic initiatives.

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  Blackboard eats

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2014

  Freelance food writer

  Contribute restaurant-focused marketing and food photography content for email subscribers

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  Surfas culinary district

  Oct 2013 - Aug 2014

  Cheesemonger and sales associate

  Sell specialty culinary products, including cheese, bread, charcuterie, and equipment. Create cheese and charcuterie plates for wine bar customers. Provide excellent customer service and respond to cooking-related inquiries. Promote sales through product demonstration. Provide cashier assistance to customers.

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  Sprouts of promise

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  Farmers market manager

  Managed nonprofit certified farmers market operation. Developed social media content for four local farmers' markets. Styled food and products for marketing purposes. Wrote and edited customer newsletter content. Communicated with vendors, customers, health inspectors, agriculture inspectors, and community members.

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  Settebello

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Cook

  Prepared food for guests at Italian restaurant. Member of opening team for Newport Beach location. Completed prep tasks for service, including components of salads, appetizers, cheese and charcuterie plates, desserts, pizzas/pizza dough, and other menu items as required. Requested product orders from food distributor, completed inventory, and received deliveries. Trained incoming employees. Performed opening and closing duties. Maintained kitchen cleanliness. Certified as ServSafe Manager.

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  Orange coast college

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Cafeteria intern, quantity food production

  Completed internship focused on quantity food production including cold and hot food line menu.

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  Selanne steak tavern

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Line cook

  Prepare food for guests at a high volume fine dining steakhouse restaurant. Create daily prep lists. Complete prep tasks for service and banquet events. Certified as Serv Safe Manager.

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  Orange coast college

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Production bakery intern

  Completed internship in full production bakery. Produce bakery items including laminated doughs, cookies, biscuits, cakes, etc.

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  Big canyon country club

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Prepare pastries and baked goods for multiple restaurant outlets and for banquets/special events. Execute weekly dessert special for menu. Complete production of bakery items including a la carte desserts, specialty banquet items, and sauces. Prepare and present food for members and guests during peak summer season business (seasonal position.)

  • Pastry Chef

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Grill Cook

    May 2016 - Aug 2016
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  Chef'd

  May 2017 - Jul 2018

  R&d/media chef

  Developed recipes in test kitchen. Worked with media and editorial teams to edit recipes and create media assets (including recipes, products and content for national brands, celebrity chefs, corporate partners, and in-house recipe collections.) Collaborated with account managers to meet partner goals and provide culinary strategies and feedback. Prepared and styled recipes for photography shoots, videos, advertisements, live social media events, and other media projects. Sourced specialty ingredients and equipment as necessary. Managed operations of corporate test kitchen. Show less

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  Santiago high school, garden grove school district

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Culinary and baking instructor, career technical education

  Design and execute culinary and baking curriculum including labs, community events, and competitions. Advisor/Coach for Prostart cooking competition. Secure fundraising, grants, and donations. Promote culinary and hospitality careers and connect students to professional development opportunities. Network students with industry professionals, career options, and internships. Manage professional kitchen site including food safety and equipment. Develop and test recipes for curriculum. Promote Career Technical Education through career fairs, competitions, and special events. Serve Safe Manager Certified. Show less

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  Valley high school

  Aug 2019 - now

  Culinary instructor, career technical education

  Develop recipes and culinary curriculum for culinary career technical education program. Teach Culinary Arts using ProStart curriculum. Design hands-on lessons. Train students in industry best practices. Integrate digital media and technology tools into lessons. Connect with business partners and industry to offer career opportunities. Coordinate events and fundraisers. Manage professional kitchen site including food safety and equipment. Promote Career Technical Education through career fairs, competitions, and special events. Serve Safe Manager Certified. Prostart Competition Coach. Complete professional development courses in digital media (podcasts, video). Manage equipment and ingredient orders. Show less

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  The painted turtle

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Volunteer chef instructor, virtual cooking classes

  Taught virtual cooking classes for non-profit medical specialty organization (volunteer position). Developed all recipes and content for remote programming.