Experience

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  Borough Of Doylestown

  • Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Vice President of Council

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

    Elected OfficialChair of Finance and PensionZoning and Planning CommissionGovernment and Community Alliance Personnel Committee

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  Inspired Closets

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Principal Owner

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    Inspired Closets of Philadelphia creates custom closets, garages, laundry rooms, handcrafted custom built ins and pantries for residential homes. We service the Philadelphia, Main Line, Bucks County and New Jersey areas. Our product is high end in the market and we pride ourselves in understanding the needs of our clients through innovative design. www.inspiredclosetsphila.com

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  International Education Opportunities

  • Senior Director of Strategic Global Engagement

    • May 2017 - Jan 2019

    Oversees Recruitment, Partnership and Admissions Departments in US and AsiaInternational Education for Independent Schools and Universities Working with over 65 Private Schools and Colleges in the US to bring diversity, as well as creating international programs with ESL and sister school partnerships.

  • Director of Strategic Partnerships

    • Jul 2014 - May 2017

    Worked in all aspects of this fast paced entrepreneurial Quaker organization, including Admissions, Recruitment and College Guidance for international studentsOversight of 55 independent school and university relationships on the East Coast Worked directly with CEO and CFO on strategic decisions and planningSales for recruitment of partner schools and colleges. Increased the number of partnerships from 6 to 55 in 22 monthsCreated sister school partnerships overseas with US Schools for faculty and student exchanges as well as recruitment. Sister Partnerships are in Japan, China, Vietnam, Germany and France.Assisted in orientation programs for enrolled studentsTraveled internationally to recruit and interview students for high school and colleges totaling 8 weeks per yearPlanned six overseas trips annually with 15 travelers from schools and colleges including complex planning of travel visas, agency visits and school fairs

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  Hot Plates INC

  • New Hope, PA

  • Principal

    • May 1993 - Nov 2011
    • New Hope, PA

    Founded Successful Retail Kitchen/Tabletop Store and Wholesale Restaurant BusinessAwarded Best of Philly from Philadelphia Magazine for Best Kitchenware StoreExpertise in Buying and MerchandisingManaged staff of 10 with store open 362 days a year

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  Lambertville Station Hotel and Restaurant

  • Director of Catering Sales

    • 1989 - 1993

    Director for all Catering Events and Corporate Functions. Personally sold over 125 Weddings per yearManaged Catering Staff and worked with Principals of Company to increase salesIn charge of Marketing for The Riverside Room and WeddingsExperienced in Food Costing and Contract Writing

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  The Frog Commissary Group

  • Philadelphia, PA

  • Head Pastry Chef

    • 1986 - 1989
    • Philadelphia, PA

    Head Pastry Chef for Seven Restaurants, Catering Company and Food Retail StoreManaged over 25 employees in 20 hour a day BakeryWorked side by side with Owner and Top ManagementTest Chef for Commissary Frog CookbookBest of Philly, Philadelphia Magazine for DessertsIn Charge of Food Costing and OrderingOn Site Catering Pastry Chef for Events from 100-30,000 guests

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  The French Culinary Institute

  • New York, NY

  • Assistant Head Chef/ Instructor

    • 1984 - 1986
    • New York, NY

    Taught with James Peterson, Head Chef Instructor in Classical French Cuisine ClassesSmall Hands On Classroom SettingAssistant Chef for the School's Restaurant, L'EcoleSpecializing in Pastry Arts Taught Guest Chef Classes with Julia Child, Roger Verge and Paul BocuseFood Costing and Ordering