I have a deep love and appreciation for the hospitality industry. I enjoy eating out, exploring markets, and generally being around food.
In graduate school, I worked at Trader Joe’s stocking shelves and helping customers find products — and probably chatting with them too much. When I moved to New York City, there was a Sur la Table down the street, and I worked there as a part-time culinary assistant for almost 2 years.
When I shifted to freelance work in 2021, I had time in my schedule to finally try my hand in New York’s restaurant scene at Leland Eating and Drinking House. I’ve also worked in marketing and sales in two wine shops, and have sold pasta at Raffetto’s Pasta in New York’s West Village.
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Retail Associate
December 2023 - January 2024
• Provided additional support during the busy retail season.
• Assist customers on the sales floor by answering questions, stocking shelves, and cutting pasta to order.
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Wine Merchant + Marketing Manager
July 2022 - January 2023
• Assist customers on the sales floor by answering questions, stocking shelves, and selling wine.
• Attend weekly marketing marketings and assist with social strategy and content production.
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Wine Merchant + Marketing Manager
July 2021 - June 2022
• Wrote copy for email and social, created content, and led event marketing to increase wine sales.
• Assisted customers with their wine selection and assisted on in-person tasting nights and events.
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Prep Cook
June 2021 - October 2021
• Assisted Head Baker with preparing and baking bread, crackers, and dessert items for service.
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Kitchen Assistant
March 2014 - September 2015
• Assisted chef instructors throughout the course by prepping materials (food and tools) and maintain a clean, safe kitchen.
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Crew Member
August 2009 - July 2011
• Assist customers in finding products and processing financial transactions, as well as maintain a clean and well-stocked store.