Experience

MMA Creative and World Food Championships

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emcee and Host of the World Championship Chili Cook-Off

  • Feb 2021 - Present

• Emcee and Host of the World Food Championships

  • Feb 2017 - Present



Self-employed

• Voice Over Artist

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Voice Over Actor with National TV and Radio credits Voice Over Actor with National TV and Radio credits



Spoony Radio

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Chef/ Host/ Personality

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Host and Chef of the Streaming Radio Show, Family Meal on the Spoony Radio Network heard on iHeartMedia. Host and Chef of the Streaming Radio Show, Family Meal on the Spoony Radio Network heard on iHeartMedia.



Mark Conway

• National Event and Podcast Host

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Emcee the World Food Championships Emcee the World Championship Chili Cookoff Host of FoodSport Central podcast Host of Memories Not Included podcast Host of Family Meal podcast Emcee the World Food Championships Emcee the World Championship Chili Cookoff Host of FoodSport Central podcast Host of Memories Not Included podcast Host of Family Meal podcast



Freelance

• Norfolk, Virginia, United States

• Taste of Ghent Restaurant Showcase - Creator

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Large scale, locally owned Restaurant Showcase featuring 10-12 restaurants sampling dishes to guests. The event was built as a fund raiser for a Norfolk Elementary School and featured a live Chef competition and auction. Large scale, locally owned Restaurant Showcase featuring 10-12 restaurants sampling dishes to guests. The event was built as a fund raiser for a Norfolk Elementary School and featured a live Chef competition and auction.



Food and Drink Events, Creator/ Developer

• Hampton Roads, Va

• Founder

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Restaurant Showcase and Culinary Competitions. Local Brewery, Distillery, and Winery events. The goal is to develop events that unify the local industry, excite the community, and make Hampton Roads a Food Destination. Restaurant Showcase and Culinary Competitions. Local Brewery, Distillery, and Winery events. The goal is to develop events that unify the local industry, excite the community, and make Hampton Roads a Food Destination.



Kitchen Ink

• Norfolk, Va

• Executive Chef, Culinary Consultant, Event Developer, Media Personality

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Kitchen Ink is a culinary experience. From cooking and consulting to teaching and managing, I am focused on bringing food and people back to the table together. (Food Trucks, Catering, Full and Limited Service Restaurants) Restaurant Management Sales and Marketing SOP and Menu Development Event Design, Promotion, and Execution Charity and Cause Exposure My passion for locally owned restaurants and families cooking together at home, is matched only by my love of food. Always pushing the boundaries or conventional thinking when it come to ingredients and methods, I strive to excite others. Working with children and parents in the kitchen is an enormous opportunity rekindle a strong family. Whether it is teaching classes or individual coaching the possibilities are endless for how food can influence people in so many different ways. As a restaurant consultant, I can help restaurants small and large rebuild and rebrand for success. Menu development, policies and procedures, marketing, and training are all part of the services offered.