Product Development Analyst

• Jun 2023 - Present

An analyst on the Non-Foods PD team in Krogers’s Corporate Food Technology department.- Product Development categories include: baby, bath, beauty, personal care, oral care, shave, feminine hygiene, adult incontinence

Corporate Food Technology Lab Technician

• Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

Manager of Catering Sales and Events

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

• Generated 40% of total business sales since 2018.• Managed 100+ projects from initial sales lead through kick off and delivery, resulting in the company being named as a top vendor of the region in The Knot- a premier wedding publication.• Balanced multiple clients and projects at any given time, keeping highly detailed project plans organized and executed on time and within budget.• Established leads, conducted client meetings and drafted briefs and proposals incorporating budget and preferences to provide optimal client experience.• Generated performance reports of all active projects and activities for stakeholder review.• Orchestrated post project evaluations of business operations and find solutions to help optimize future project workflows.• Communicated with various teams and vendors throughout the project lifecycle to deliver successful outcomes while exceeding performance standards.• Acquired and negotiated contracts with outside vendors and services to maximize company profitability and maintain quality.• Supervised kitchen and business operations on a daily basis and directed event staff of up to 20 employees.• Responsible for weekly schedule and procurement of internal and external personnel and event resources.• Developed training plans and facilitated on-boarding of new administrative employees. Show less

Sous Chef

• May 2016 - Apr 2018

I started my time at the Delish Dish as a prep cook and quickly moved into a sous chef position. I was a lead in the kitchen during daily shifts and I was in charge of the back of house and food production at multiple catering events. In addition to being a sous chef, I became the head baker. I created, designed, and decorated the desserts, cakes, and confections for our catering orders.• Recipe and menu development of Delish Dish menus• Led culinary team in back of house during catering events (corporate, social, and weddings)• Food safety manager Show less

Assistant Closing Manager

• Oct 2009 - Sep 2016

• Trained over 10 new employees in multiple job requirements. • Managed a group of 4-6 employees per shift, directing and delegating tasks. • Maintained daily funds and daily deposits. • Assisted in leading monthly cooking classes, showcasing new and seasonal items. • Trained over 10 new employees in multiple job requirements. • Managed a group of 4-6 employees per shift, directing and delegating tasks. • Maintained daily funds and daily deposits. • Assisted in leading monthly cooking classes, showcasing new and seasonal items.

Health and Physical Education Teacher Assistant/ Volunteer

• Mar 2013 - Apr 2015

• Assisted in leading bi-weekly class activities and lessons for 25 students. • Developed and implemented an activity for K-3rd grades that integrated physical activity with math, science, and language skills. • Constructed a handful informational bulletin boards pertaining to the curriculum to communicate health topics. • Assisted in leading bi-weekly class activities and lessons for 25 students. • Developed and implemented an activity for K-3rd grades that integrated physical activity with math, science, and language skills. • Constructed a handful informational bulletin boards pertaining to the curriculum to communicate health topics.