Experience

E.J. Krause & Associates

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Show Director of MetroCooking DC

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  • Involved in all aspects of development, operations and execution of a successful Culinary Show at the Washington DC convention center for over 13,000 attendees, 200+ Exhibitors/Sponsors and 125+ Restaurant and Beverage Establishments • Increased Sponsorship Sales creating innovative brand marketing and on-site activations for national companies such as Lincoln Motor Company, Goya Foods, Cooking Light/Allrecipes, Hill Country BBQ, Jackson Family Winery, Watkins, Tysons Corner Center, Barrie House Coffee, Boxed Water is Better • Created successful new programming elements of show including a BBQ Bash Competition, Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden, as well pop-up Cooking and Pairing Classes • Recruit, train, schedule and manage over 150 part-time, front and back of the house managers, staff and volunteers for the 2 day show • Instrumental in initiating meaningful partnerships with local and national non-profit organizations • Develop and write content for MetroCooking DC website, marketing brochures and marketing deck • Manage all food supplies, ingredients, equipment and prep kitchen operation on site at show • Secure Celebrity Chefs for James Beard and Cooking Stage appearances Show less



FOODTEMPS

• President

  • 1993 - Present

  • Direct all day to day operations including on-going recruitment, on-site event management, sales and marketing, business development, client relations, human resources, accounting and payroll management• Over 32 years of experience in experiential and brand event marketing in high end retail, the specialty food, cookware and appliance industries• Extensive experience working with national and international companies in the specialty food industry such as Illy Coffee & Espresso, Italian Trade Commission, Cuisinart and Godiva Chocolates• Provided national promotion services to Sur la Table, Williams Sonoma, Neiman Marcus, Balducci's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Whole Foods and Macy's• Educational Speaker and Official Contractor for the Summer and Winter International Fancy Food Shows Show less

• Director of Operations

  • 1988 - 1993

  • Created new business concept by offering part time staff for the specialty food and hospitality industries• Overall management responsibility for the Maryland office.