Experience

NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• M.A. Candidate

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  a specialized masters program, rooted in intensive analysis of food legislation and its far-reaching influence among numerous facets of today’s society. a specialized masters program, rooted in intensive analysis of food legislation and its far-reaching influence among numerous facets of today’s society.



Theresa Hansen Interiors

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Design Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020



Noreetuh NYC

• Greater New York City Area

• FOH

  • 2017 - 2018

  Executed efficient steps of service alongside a tight-nit and seasoned staff of NYC restaurant industry veterans. In addition to a specialized extensive wine program, I sought out a thorough understanding of Japanese beverage culture and elevated Hawaiian cuisine. Executed efficient steps of service alongside a tight-nit and seasoned staff of NYC restaurant industry veterans. In addition to a specialized extensive wine program, I sought out a thorough understanding of Japanese beverage culture and elevated Hawaiian cuisine.



The Trotter Project

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant To The Executive Director

  • May 2017 - Sep 2017

  Drawing from the observations, experience, and connections gained in my time at James Beard Foundation, I was able to offer valuable insight into the logistics of a successful culinary education foundation. Targeted at benefitting at-risk youth from Chicago’s South Side, I assisted the Executive Director in the daily operations of this burgeoning organization. I maintained a working catalogue of chef mentors, and coordinated functions such as celebrity chef demonstrations, promotional galas, and youth cooking competitions in both Chicago and L.A. Show less



The James Beard Foundation

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to House Events Coordinator

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  As House Events Intern, I assisted the Director of House Operations & Events in coordinating 4-5 dinners per week presented by visiting chefs from all over the country. This included correspondence regarding travel & accommodations as well as receiving and organizing food items and wine shipments. In addition to my daily duties at the Beard House I introduced visiting chefs and facilitated Q&A sessions at their respective dinners. I also helped to organize and execute the Annual JBF Gala at Rainbow Room, and traveled to Chicago to assist with the annual JBF Awards. Show less



Union Square Hospitality Group

• United States
• Restaurants
• 300 - 400 Employee

• FOH

  • 2015 - 2016

  USHG's first Chicago outpost. I completed various duties of a restaurant opening as well as approachable fine dining service. USHG's first Chicago outpost. I completed various duties of a restaurant opening as well as approachable fine dining service.



Acadia

• Greater Chicago Area

• FOH

  • 2015 - 2016