Experience

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  Burlingame Dairy Dip

  • Wyoming, Michigan, United States

  • Owner

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Wyoming, Michigan, United States

    Ice cream shop

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  The Corner Twist

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Owner

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Soft pretzel shop, pretzel truck, catering, special events

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  Gordon Food Service

  • Grand Rapids, Michigan

  • Product Development Chef, North America | Retail Innovation Manager

    • Jan 2015 - Sep 2018
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Responsible for leading new product development and innovation initiatives for the Grocery, Bakery, and Beverage categories for the US and Canadian markets.

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  Wawa, Inc.

  • Media, PA

  • Culinary Manager, Product Development

    • Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Media, PA

    Led project planning sessions to identify and align new budget-driving project initiatives for the food service business for a chain of 650+ convenience retail stores across the eastern U.S. Directed and oversaw all aspects of product development process, from concept through launch. Defined proj...

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  Campbell Soup Company

  • Camden, NJ

  • Senior Food Technologist | US Soup & Simple Meals R&D | 10 direct rep...

    • 2007 - 2012
    • Camden, NJ

    Responsible for all aspects of product development involving brand renovation and innovation initiatives and new platforms within the U.S. Soup and Simple Meals category. Brands included Slow Kettle Soups, Select Gold Label aseptic soups, Campbell’s Condensed, Chunky, and Skillet Sauces. Prepared...

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  Instructor

  • Teaching Experience [discontinuous]

    • 1994 - 2006

    North Carolina State University (Graduate Teaching Assistant): Raleigh, NC | Wake Technical Community College (Hospitality Management Instructor): Raleigh, NC | Sweet Basil Cooking School (Instructor): Scottsdale, AZ | Boston University (Culinary Teaching Assistant): Boston, MA

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  Instill Corporation

  • Redwood Shores, CA

  • Data Analysis Manager | 30 direct reports

    • 1999 - 2002
    • Redwood Shores, CA

    Governed the Data Analysis team, including establishment and maintenance of training programs and documentation.Collaborated with software engineers to develop proprietary software resulting in 20% capacity improvement.

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  Aramark

  • Chandler, AZ | Menlo Park, CA

  • Food Service Director, E*Trade | Food Service Director, Intel | Executive Che...

    • 1997 - 2000
    • Chandler, AZ | Menlo Park, CA

    Ran a multi-unit, high-volume operation with 70 staff across four facilities. Crafted menus, recipe development, produced, and catered food; controlled food costs, financial performance, and forecasting, as well as handled staffing, safety, and sanitation.

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  Hillstone Restaurant Group | Bandera

  • Scottsdale, AZ

  • Manager

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Scottsdale, AZ

    Primarily responsible for kitchen management, upholding exceedingly high standards in a high-volume, dinner-only restaurant.

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  Cook, Chef, Brunch Cook, Prep Cook, Dishwasher,...

  • Cooking Experience

    • 1991 - 1996

    K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen: New Orleans, LA | Blackbird Baking Company and Café: Boston, MA | Pikayo Restaurant: San Juan, Puerto Rico | The Capital Grille: Providence, RI | La Fogata Mexican Grill: Providence, RI | Princess Royale Resort: Ocean City, MD