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I'm currently working as a freelance travel and food writer, and photographer. I spent two years at StarChefs.com, the culinary on-line magazine for the industry insider. My articles have been published in New York, NY and Richmond, VA. After graduating from Columbia University and recovering from the tragedy of not being able to read Camus books for a living, I attended The Culinary Institute of America, where my scone consumption rose drastically. Fluent in French and Italian, I've worked in some of New Yorks top restaurants and covered food-related stories in a number of publications, from The Richmond Times-Dispatch to Time Out New York. |
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Expertise |
| Editor |
2 Years |
| Photographer |
2 Years |
| Writer |
3 Years |
Specialty |
| Travel |
1 Year |
| Food Photography |
2 Years |
| Food |
3 Years |
Total Media Industry Experience
4 Years |
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
StarChefs.com (11+), Time Out New York (1-2) |
Other Work History
Culinary Writing Employment
Features Writer, StarChefs.com,
New York, NY,
Dec 2010 Dec 2011
-Generated ideas for publication
-Researched and wrote chef profiles, technique and ingredient features and restaurant features
-Gathered and edited materials for publication
-Arranged and attended tastings
-Photographed dishes, restaurants and events
-Attended trade shows
-Managed editorial interns and editorial assistants
Editorial Assistant, StarChefs.com,
New York, NY,
Feb 2010 - Dec 2010
-Researched and wrote features
-Gathered and edited materials for publication
Freelance Food Writer,
New York, NY,
July 2009 - Feb 2010
Published in:
-The Richmond Times-Dispatch
-The Virginia Sportsman
-Examiner.com
Eat Out Editorial Intern,
Time Out New York,
New York, NY,
Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
-Wrote numerous listings for restaurant openings
-Assisted Eat Out staff by fact-checking and researching articles |
Computer Skills
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Word, Excel, Internet research, Pages, In Design, CMS systems (Drupal), basic HTML |
Technical Skills
Writing, editing, food photography, basic photo editing, blogging, basic HTML layout |
Equipment
Laptop, digital camera (Nikon D90), audio recorder, flip video camera |
Foreign Language Skills
Fluent French, working knowledge of Italian |
Work Permits & Visas
Legal resident of U.S., UK citizen |
Unions
None |
References
Email me at villeneuvefrancoise@yahoo.com to request references |
Awards
Honors
The Culinary Institute of America
2006 Master Chefs Scholarship
2006 Spring Food Writing Contest Scholarship
2007 Master Chefs Scholarship
Columbia University
Deans List 2004, 2001 |
Associations
Culinary Historians of New York
Columbia College Women Mentorship Program, Mentor and Team Leader |
Other
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
Associates Degree of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts
December 2007
Columbia University
New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, French Literature
May 2004
Member, Creative Writing Program
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Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car. |
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Writing samples |
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(ALL PUBLICATIONS, 1/4/2012)
Culinary Articles
LINKS AT http://francoiseeats.wordpress.com/published-articles/
Books
2011 StarChefs.com Portland Rising Stars Book, December 2011
2011 StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress Book, October 2011
2010 StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress Book, September 2010
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(StarChefs.com, 12/24/2011)
Culture, Cuisine, and Character: The 2011 Restaurant Trends Report
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(StarChefs.com, 8/29/2011)
From barrels to bottles to bar: how the vessels of spirits transport became tools in the mixologist's arsenal. Industry pros weigh in on the trend.
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(The Richmond Times-Dispatch, 11/18/2009)
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(Time Out New York, 2/5/2009)
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(Time Out New York, 1/22/2009)
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