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Sanam Zahir

Sanam Zahir

Senior Field Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager, Harvest at the Masonic Hospitality & Marketing Consultant, Entrepreneur, and a foodie at heart!

  • Education

    • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Hollywood

      2012 - 2013
      Diploma Culinary Arts

      Activities and Societies: Iron Toque

    • Ecole Chantemerle, Blonay

      1991 - 1993

      Activities and Societies: Annual Summer Camps!

    • University of Arizona

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Near Eastern Studies

      Minors in Arabic & Theatre Arts

    • University of Arizona

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Near and Middle Eastern Studies: Culture, Politics & History 3.9

      Activities and Societies: Middle Eastern and North African Studies Graduate Student Association (MENA) Member, Conference Chair, Representative on CMES Governing Board, Center for Middle Eastern Studies Speaker’s Bureau Member

  • Experience

    • Grassroots Campaigns

      Jan 2009 - Sept 2009
      Senior Field Manager

    • PAAIA (Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans)

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
      Community Engagement & Accounts Manager

    • Farhang Foundation

      Oct 2011 - Apr 2015

      • Programs Manager

        Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

      • Film Festival Manager

        Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

      • Operations Manager

        Oct 2011 - Sept 2012

    • Stella Barra Pizzeria

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
      Line Cook

      A Lettuce Entertain You concept created with Jeff Mahin

    • GENBAND

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
      Events and Tradeshow Specialist

    • The Heritage Table

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2018
      Manager & Special Events

    • Rick's Chophouse at the Grand Hotel and Ballroom

      Oct 2018 - Oct 2021
      Asst. General Manager

    • Freelance

      Nov 2021 - now
      Hospitality Consultant

    • Harvest Seasonal Kitchen

      Aug 2023 - now
      General Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Introductory Sommelier Course

      Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas
      Nov 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Beer Server (CBS)

      Cicerone® Certification Program
      Aug 2018

    • TX Food Manager Certification

      360training.com
      May 2018

    • Cvent Event Management Professional

      Cvent
      Jun 2015
      View certificate certificate

    • TABC Seller Training Certification

      TABC On The Fly
      Dec 2023