Experience

CHEESE PLUS

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

• Social Media Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  San Francisco, California, United States Manages social media content for thriving specialty food store in San Francisco. Devises editorial calendar, creates content--imagery, text, hashtags--onsite and remotely. Plans and executes marketing campaigns. Photographs products and lifestyle at store. Drafts and pushes content across several platforms. Manages online community and fields online inquiries, tags, comments, communications.



Veronique Kherian Photography

• Photographer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area You have dreams, aspirations, goals. In today's world, ruled by imagery and short attention spans, your headshots should convey your professionalism and personality in the blink of an eye. Let your headshot speak for you to casting directors, managers, and recruiters. Let's create a headshot that will make them take notice of you. Everyone has a story to tell. If you want to convey yours, there is no better way than through a set of beautiful, curated images. Have your images share your… Show more You have dreams, aspirations, goals. In today's world, ruled by imagery and short attention spans, your headshots should convey your professionalism and personality in the blink of an eye. Let your headshot speak for you to casting directors, managers, and recruiters. Let's create a headshot that will make them take notice of you. Everyone has a story to tell. If you want to convey yours, there is no better way than through a set of beautiful, curated images. Have your images share your story. I would love to work with you to create photos to tell your professional story, or your life milestone story. Don't miss out on capturing important moments. verokherian.com Show less



Miss Cheesemonger

• Blogger

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Everyone loves cheese, or at least has an opinion on it. Miss Cheesemonger celebrates my love of cheese, specialty food, artisan food makers, and the land and animals that are central to the whole process. Learn about new food trends, favorite cheese pairings, and how to create a killer cheese board for any occasion. misscheesemonger.com



Cowgirl Creamery

• Cheesemonger

  • May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Ferry Building, San Francisco Slinging cheese at Cowgirl Creamery's Ferry Building location. I helped customers learn about the vast, complex world of artisan cheese, cared for it so it was in peak shape when customers purchased it, and kept the shop ready to welcome hundreds of people every day.



Kherian Law

• Principal, Lawyer

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  San Francisco Bay Area Managed, owned and operated a solo copyright/trademark law practice. Served small businesses and non-profit organizations in the arts and entertainment industry, food/beverage industry, technology, professional services sector, among others. Services offered: trademark clearance searches, trademark risk analysis, trademark prosecution, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, copyright registration, copyright law counseling, cease-and-desist letters, intellectual property contract… Show more Managed, owned and operated a solo copyright/trademark law practice. Served small businesses and non-profit organizations in the arts and entertainment industry, food/beverage industry, technology, professional services sector, among others. Services offered: trademark clearance searches, trademark risk analysis, trademark prosecution, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, copyright registration, copyright law counseling, cease-and-desist letters, intellectual property contract agreements, contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements. Public speaking topics: Intellectual Property Basics for Business Owners; Copyright for Artists. Show less



Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)

• United States
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Nov 2010 - May 2013

  Provide support to Chapter Executive in programming: scheduling, guest lists, flyers, badges, guest registration, sponsor coordination and check-in at events. Update membership databases. Administrative support as needed.



Higa & Gipson, LLP

• Special Counsel

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  San Francisco, CA Handled trademark and copyright matters as special counsel to the San Francisco business, civil litigation, aviation, and criminal law firm of Higa & Gipson, LLP.



French American Chamber of Commerce Northern California

• International Trade and Development

• Assistant Director

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Serving the French-American Business Community, I planned a number of professional events to keep the community connected. I also managed membership databases and renewals, as well as new contacts. I conducted potential member interviews. I also launched the FACCSF's first event this year in Sonoma County, which drew a great deal of interest in the FACCSF in that area. My work in this field continues today.



The Cellar

• Cheesemonger

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  Inspiration for beginning current blog, http://misscheesemonger.com, about artisanal cheeses.



Erik M. Pelton & Associates

• Clerk

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009

  For trademark prosecution cases, successfully responded to office actions from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, resulting in the publication of those marks in the Official Gazette for Trademarks. For disputes before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, drafted motions, conducted fact-checking, reviewed responses to requests for evidence and interrogatories.



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Clerk

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Compiled survey results from fifteen international law firms to create a report about age discrimination and senior employment issues, for distribution to corporate clients. Translated client alerts about French employment legislation, dismissal letters, and employment contracts drafted in French and English.



Executive Office for Immigration Review

• Clerk

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  For the Bureau of Immigration Appeals, researched jurisprudence of the 11th Circuit and U.S. State Department country reports to determine whether or not to grant asylum in appellate-level decisions. With the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, drafted public letters, conducted asylum clock checks, and updated the nationwide list of free legal service providers.



Jobard, Chemla & Associés

• Clerk

  • 2007 - 2007

  Drafted corporate bylaws and contracts for a French business law firm. Drafted client correspondence for French and international clients. Researched French probate laws for American clients; researched French business immigration laws for foreign clients.



Education Nationale Francaise

• Assistante de langue anglaise

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2006

  At public elementary schools in Normandy, France, instructed 130 students ages 7-12 in the English language for one academic year. Devised and executed curriculum and lesson plans independently and with teacher mentors. Created and administered student evaluations, including year-end standardized test. Strengthened French language skills.