Professional Experience
I'm a well-published writer and communications consultant who has covered the gamut on the food and lifestyle beat - from chef profiles and cookbook/recipe writing, to press releases and newsletters. I have freelanced for the Boston Globe, Beverage Industry, Campbell's Soup Company, Specialty Food Association, CPG Publishing, Wagstaff Worldwide and many others. What sets me apart is my master's degree in gastronomy, culinary training and experience with high profile chefs including Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Marvin Woods and Lidia Bastianich. Contact me for professional, polished work that speaks to your audience.
Expertise
Account manager
8 Years
Book Author
3 Years
Writer
13 Years
Specialty
Business (general)
12 Years
Food
13 Years
Lifestyle
7 Years
Industries
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
5 Years
Newspaper - National
4 Years
Association publication
8 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
13 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
The Boston Globe (10+), CPG Publishing (3-5), Fair Winds Press (1-2), BNP Media (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Wagstaff Worldwide (1-2), Campbell's Soup Company (1-2)
Other Work History
Cookbook Author: Mix and Match Menu Cookbook (2006, Fair Winds Press)
Contributor: Applied Culinology (2013, Wiley & Sons)
Director of Marketing and PR, Research Chefs Association
Director of Communications, International Association of Culinary Professionals
Assistant Director, Boston University Culinary and Wine Programs
Technical Skills
Web content management systems; e-mail marketing; social media;
Foreign Language Skills
Intermediate Spanish
Unions
Freelancer's Union
Equipment
Laptop; SLR camera; printer/scanner
References
Sheryl Julian, The Boston Globe
Victoria Scavo, CPG Publishing/M Magazine
David Landers, Campbell's Soup Company
Jennifer Zegler, BNP Media/Beverage Industry
Awards
Julia Child Scholarship Recipient, 2001
Rose Nurnberg Poetry Award Winner, 1998
Associations
NY Women's Culinary Alliance; Women, Chefs & Restaurateurs
