Anne Fisher

Experience

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  Artistic Events by Carlyn Berghoff Catering

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Foodservice Purchasing Agent/Special Assistant to Executive Chef

  Provided support to Executive Chef for high-end, off-premise catering events and projects.▪ Purchasing activities included analyzing and compiling weekly vendor bids, tracking vendor invoices vis-à- vis contract terms and receipt of goods, negotiating pricing with vendors▪ Tracked and confirmed inter-company transfers▪ Updated ingredient and recipe database▪ Performed other administrative duties as needed

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  The Chicago Community Trust

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Executive Assistant

  Return on Chicago, a supporting organization of the Trust (a community foundation with $2.2 billion in assets). For this entrepreneurial, poverty-fighting initiative, provided a wide range of support to Executive Director.▪ Participated in site visits to grantee organizations to assess needs, market gaps and future plans▪ Conducted simple research on areas of funding interest▪ Established policies and timelines▪ Maintained all correspondence and files (paper and electronic)▪ Coordinated meetings and agendas; took minutes▪ Maintained Executive Director’s appointment calendar and scheduled appointments which included making arrangements for meeting space, materials, travel and foodservice Show less

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  Blue Plate Catering

  Feb 2009 - May 2020

  Foodservice Buyer/Manager/Kitchen Liaison

  Supported culinary department with high-end, off-premise catering event logistics, projects, staff management and operations at Chicago's premier caterer ($30 million in sales).▪ Purchasing activities included daily assessment of kitchen needs, contacting vendors to purchase goods, and negotiating pricing▪ Developed departmental ordering procedures▪ Instrumental in maintaining kitchen’s 21% food cost▪ Researched current trends and performed other operational duties as needed▪ Strategized marketing of Executive Chef (professional nominations, Food Network’s Chopped)▪ Proofread/edited content for catering conferences; proofread menus. Maintained digital photo library of client tastings Show less

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  Coastal Eye Associates

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Office Associate
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  Big Night Entertainment Group

  Jun 2021 - now

  Inventory Manager