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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sandra Bogaczyk Sandra Bogaczyk's The Chopping Block Experience 2011 - 2012
Job Teacher at Emmons County Schools
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Emmons County Schools September 2013 - Present
City of Bismarck, Renaissance Zone Authority July 2013 - Present
BudgetBuddylintonnd.com February 2014 - Present
University of Chicago February 2008 - Present
Linton Fitness 2014 - 2014
Talisman Energy USA 2012 - 2014
Chicago Public Schools February 2008 - June 2013
The Chopping Block 2011 - 2012
North Bridge Staffing Group 2007 - 2008
Boston College High School September 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Customer Service, Event Management, Tutoring, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Coaching, Editing, Social Networking, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Human Resources, Administrative..., Government, Recruiting, Newsletters, Organizational..., Sales, Grant Writing, Data Entry, Workshop Facilitation, Social Media, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Community Development, Administration, Volunteer Management
Education
Richmond, The American International University in London 2003 — 2004
MA, Visual Culture, Art History
Tufts University 2003 — 2003
Graduate credits, History of Art; Aesthetics
Temple University 1995 — 1996
Graduate Credits, TESOL Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1994
Graduate credits in ESOL, Secondary Education and Teaching
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1993
BSED, Social Studies, Geography
University of Wales, Swansea 1990 — 1991
BSED, History, Geography
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Social Studies, Concentration Geography
Emmons County Schools September 2013 - Present
City of Bismarck, Renaissance Zone Authority July 2013 - Present
BudgetBuddylintonnd.com February 2014 - Present
University of Chicago February 2008 - Present
Linton Fitness 2014 - 2014
Talisman Energy USA 2012 - 2014
Chicago Public Schools February 2008 - June 2013
The Chopping Block 2011 - 2012
North Bridge Staffing Group 2007 - 2008
Boston College High School September 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Customer Service, Event Management, Tutoring, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Coaching, Editing, Social Networking, Curriculum Development, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Human Resources, Administrative..., Government, Recruiting, Newsletters, Organizational..., Sales, Grant Writing, Data Entry, Workshop Facilitation, Social Media, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Community Development, Administration, Volunteer Management
Education
Richmond, The American International University in London 2003 — 2004
MA, Visual Culture, Art History
Tufts University 2003 — 2003
Graduate credits, History of Art; Aesthetics
Temple University 1995 — 1996
Graduate Credits, TESOL Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1994
Graduate credits in ESOL, Secondary Education and Teaching
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1993
BSED, Social Studies, Geography
University of Wales, Swansea 1990 — 1991
BSED, History, Geography
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Social Studies, Concentration Geography
Ladell Webb Ladell Webb's The Chopping Block Experience October 2013 - July 2014
Job Professional Baker/Cook at Self employed Cater
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Self employed Cater December 2004 - Present
The Chopping Block October 2013 - July 2014
Karyn's Cooked January 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Patient Safety, Medical Terminology, BLS, EMR, Clinical Research, HIPAA, Healthcare Information..., Home Care
Education
Chicago Community Kitchen's 2012 — 2012
Certified, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Moraine Valley Community College 2006 — 2006
Certified with City of Chicago & State of Illinois Board of Health, Serv Safe, Basic Culinary
Self employed Cater December 2004 - Present
The Chopping Block October 2013 - July 2014
Karyn's Cooked January 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Patient Safety, Medical Terminology, BLS, EMR, Clinical Research, HIPAA, Healthcare Information..., Home Care
Education
Chicago Community Kitchen's 2012 — 2012
Certified, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Moraine Valley Community College 2006 — 2006
Certified with City of Chicago & State of Illinois Board of Health, Serv Safe, Basic Culinary
Anita Irland Anita Irland's The Chopping Block Experience January 2009 - June 2012
Job Exploring Opportunities
Industry Accounting
Experience
Work Sabbatical July 2012 - December 2013
The Chopping Block January 2009 - June 2012
d'trio Marketing January 2006 - June 2008
Weber Degan, CPA's, LLC March 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Accounting, QuickBooks, Human Resources, ADP Payroll, Retail POS, Customer Service, New Business Development, Event Planning, Estate Sales, Nonprofits, Interior Design, Cooking, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Public Speaking, Teaching, Forecasting, Coaching, Financial Reporting, Research, Financial Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Work Sabbatical July 2012 - December 2013
The Chopping Block January 2009 - June 2012
d'trio Marketing January 2006 - June 2008
Weber Degan, CPA's, LLC March 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Accounting, QuickBooks, Human Resources, ADP Payroll, Retail POS, Customer Service, New Business Development, Event Planning, Estate Sales, Nonprofits, Interior Design, Cooking, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Public Speaking, Teaching, Forecasting, Coaching, Financial Reporting, Research, Financial Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Rebecca Spivack Rebecca Spivack's The Chopping Block Experience June 2009 - November 2009
Job Chef Instructor
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Rebecca Spivack 2006 - Present
Parties That Cook December 2013 - Present
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats 2007 - Present
Answers Media 2007 - Present
Koval Distillery March 2012 - May 2015
Integrated Marketing Services October 2010 - October 2011
Kellogg School of Management January 2011 - July 2011
The Chopping Block June 2009 - November 2009
Viking Cooking School & Culinary Shop April 2008 - November 2008
Blue Plate Catering April 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Script Supervision, Cooking, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Culinary Skills, Baking, Film Production, Catering, Event Planning, Weddings, Retail, Food Service, Food, Recipe Testing, Recipes, Blogging, Menu Development, Wine, Food Styling, Sales, Mac OS, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Television, Entertainment, Casting, Gourmet, Food Preparation, Training, Cuisine, Event Management, Time Management, Restaurants, Chef, Fine Dining
Education
Kendall College 2005 — 2007
Certificate, Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry
DePaul University 1994 — 1996
BA, American Studies
Brandeis University 1991 — 1993
American Studies
Evanston Township High School 1987 — 1991
H.S., HIgh School
Rebecca Spivack 2006 - Present
Parties That Cook December 2013 - Present
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats 2007 - Present
Answers Media 2007 - Present
Koval Distillery March 2012 - May 2015
Integrated Marketing Services October 2010 - October 2011
Kellogg School of Management January 2011 - July 2011
The Chopping Block June 2009 - November 2009
Viking Cooking School & Culinary Shop April 2008 - November 2008
Blue Plate Catering April 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Script Supervision, Cooking, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Culinary Skills, Baking, Film Production, Catering, Event Planning, Weddings, Retail, Food Service, Food, Recipe Testing, Recipes, Blogging, Menu Development, Wine, Food Styling, Sales, Mac OS, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Television, Entertainment, Casting, Gourmet, Food Preparation, Training, Cuisine, Event Management, Time Management, Restaurants, Chef, Fine Dining
Education
Kendall College 2005 — 2007
Certificate, Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry
DePaul University 1994 — 1996
BA, American Studies
Brandeis University 1991 — 1993
American Studies
Evanston Township High School 1987 — 1991
H.S., HIgh School
Amber Weatherford Amber Weatherford's The Chopping Block Experience October 2013 - May 2014
Job Studio Member at City of Orlando Pottery Studio
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
City of Orlando Pottery Studio January 2015 - Present
Elmhurst Art Museum May 2013 - October 2014
Lillstreet Art Center January 2011 - August 2014
Miss Jayne's Ceramics January 2011 - August 2014
The Chopping Block October 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Ceramic, Printmaking, Art Education, Art History, Pottery, Contemporary Art, Sculpture, History of Art, Clay, Art, Fine Art, Arts Administration, Handmade Jewelry, Visual Arts, Painting, Galleries
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2006
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Art History
Parkland College 2000 — 2004
Associates in Arts, Photography, Painting, Ceramics, Art History
City of Orlando Pottery Studio January 2015 - Present
Elmhurst Art Museum May 2013 - October 2014
Lillstreet Art Center January 2011 - August 2014
Miss Jayne's Ceramics January 2011 - August 2014
The Chopping Block October 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Ceramic, Printmaking, Art Education, Art History, Pottery, Contemporary Art, Sculpture, History of Art, Clay, Art, Fine Art, Arts Administration, Handmade Jewelry, Visual Arts, Painting, Galleries
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2006
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Art History
Parkland College 2000 — 2004
Associates in Arts, Photography, Painting, Ceramics, Art History
Brette A. Jackson Brette A. Jackson's The Chopping Block Experience February 2008 - September 2008
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self Employed Writer - Editor - Journalist January 2000 - Present
Context Travel March 2010 - November 2011
The Chopping Block February 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Editing, Culinary Skills, Teaching, Social Media, Event Planning, Tourism, Culinary Travel, Copy Editing, Art, Blogging, Chef, Food, Writing, Recipes, Journalism, Photography
Education
Indiana University South Bend 2012 — 2015
Master's degree, M.A. English
New York University 1991 — 1994
BA, Art History/Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Peter Kump's New York Cooking School
Chef Career Program
Self Employed Writer - Editor - Journalist January 2000 - Present
Context Travel March 2010 - November 2011
The Chopping Block February 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Editing, Culinary Skills, Teaching, Social Media, Event Planning, Tourism, Culinary Travel, Copy Editing, Art, Blogging, Chef, Food, Writing, Recipes, Journalism, Photography
Education
Indiana University South Bend 2012 — 2015
Master's degree, M.A. English
New York University 1991 — 1994
BA, Art History/Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Peter Kump's New York Cooking School
Chef Career Program
Emily Kinnaman Emily Kinnaman's The Chopping Block Experience December 2012 - Present
Job Chef's Assistant at The Chopping Block
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Chopping Block December 2012 - Present
GEM Healthcare Services September 2011 - March 2013
Big Jones April 2011 - July 2011
River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 September 2010 - March 2011
Chestnut Mountain Resort December 2005 - March 2011
Walker's Bluff June 2009 - June 2010
SIUC Pyramid Public Relations Firm August 2008 - May 2010
Southern Illinois University Carbondale August 2007 - May 2010
SIUC August 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office 2003, Data Entry, Database Analysis, Report Writing, HIPAA, Data Analysis, Social Media, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2010
B.S., Speech Communication
River Ridge High School 2002 — 2006
The Chopping Block December 2012 - Present
GEM Healthcare Services September 2011 - March 2013
Big Jones April 2011 - July 2011
River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 September 2010 - March 2011
Chestnut Mountain Resort December 2005 - March 2011
Walker's Bluff June 2009 - June 2010
SIUC Pyramid Public Relations Firm August 2008 - May 2010
Southern Illinois University Carbondale August 2007 - May 2010
SIUC August 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office 2003, Data Entry, Database Analysis, Report Writing, HIPAA, Data Analysis, Social Media, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2010
B.S., Speech Communication
River Ridge High School 2002 — 2006
Paige Peavler Paige Peavler's The Chopping Block Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Educational entrepreneur, arts sponsor and advocate
Industry Education Management
Experience
Scratch Music Group, Inc. March 2015 - Present
School of Rock July 2006 - March 2015
Calphalon Corp. September 2001 - July 2006
The Chopping Block 1999 - 2001
Self-employed September 1987 - June 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Retail, Management, Team Building, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media, Advertising, Customer Service
Education
New York Institute of Technology 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
Webster University 1986 — 1990
BFA, Theatre
Scratch Music Group, Inc. March 2015 - Present
School of Rock July 2006 - March 2015
Calphalon Corp. September 2001 - July 2006
The Chopping Block 1999 - 2001
Self-employed September 1987 - June 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Retail, Management, Team Building, Marketing, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media, Advertising, Customer Service
Education
New York Institute of Technology 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
Webster University 1986 — 1990
BFA, Theatre
Barbara Mazur's The Chopping Block Experience April 2012 - December 2012
Job Pastry Professional * Financial Planning & Analysis Manager * Career Changer
Industry Accounting
Experience
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts May 2013 - Present
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts January 2013 - April 2013
The Chopping Block April 2012 - December 2012
Blue Plate April 2012 - December 2012
RR Donnelley January 2007 - June 2011
RR Donnelley July 2004 - December 2006
KPMG October 2002 - July 2004
KPMG 2001 - 2001
Skills
Financial Reporting, US GAAP reporting, Financial Analysis, Monthly Close Process, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Acquisition Integration, Organizational Structure, Process Improvement, Controls Development, Internal Audit, SAP, Essbase, Hyperion HFM, Pastry, Banquets, Lotus Notes, Customer Service, Restaurants, Problem Solving, Cakes, Recipes
Education
The French Pastry School 2012 — 2012
Certificate - L'Art de la Pâtisserie, L'Art de la Pâtisserie, Graduated with Honors
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1997 — 2002
MAS, Bachelors, Accounting
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts May 2013 - Present
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts January 2013 - April 2013
The Chopping Block April 2012 - December 2012
Blue Plate April 2012 - December 2012
RR Donnelley January 2007 - June 2011
RR Donnelley July 2004 - December 2006
KPMG October 2002 - July 2004
KPMG 2001 - 2001
Skills
Financial Reporting, US GAAP reporting, Financial Analysis, Monthly Close Process, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Acquisition Integration, Organizational Structure, Process Improvement, Controls Development, Internal Audit, SAP, Essbase, Hyperion HFM, Pastry, Banquets, Lotus Notes, Customer Service, Restaurants, Problem Solving, Cakes, Recipes
Education
The French Pastry School 2012 — 2012
Certificate - L'Art de la Pâtisserie, L'Art de la Pâtisserie, Graduated with Honors
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1997 — 2002
MAS, Bachelors, Accounting
janie atkinson janie atkinson's The Chopping Block Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Food & Fashion Stylist
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Schawk! April 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block April 2014 - Present
Carrots October 2012 - December 2013
San Francisco Centre October 2011 - March 2012
School of Style February 2012 - February 2012
House of Moseley January 2010 - January 2012
Rhode Island School of Design June 2008 - July 2008
Stockdale Christian Schools June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Illustrator, Facebook
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2013
BFA, Fashion Merchandising
Bakersfield Christian High School 2006 — 2009
Rhode Island School of Design
Apparel
Schawk! April 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block April 2014 - Present
Carrots October 2012 - December 2013
San Francisco Centre October 2011 - March 2012
School of Style February 2012 - February 2012
House of Moseley January 2010 - January 2012
Rhode Island School of Design June 2008 - July 2008
Stockdale Christian Schools June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Illustrator, Facebook
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2013
BFA, Fashion Merchandising
Bakersfield Christian High School 2006 — 2009
Rhode Island School of Design
Apparel
Dominick Aznavour's The Chopping Block Experience June 2008 - June 2008
Job Head Designer at Scorpion Design
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Scorpion Design Inc. August 2012 - Present
Dominick Aznavour Photography July 2009 - Present
Alcon Entertainment August 2011 - December 2011
Minimum Security (Short Film) November 2011 - November 2011
MEBO (Commercial) March 2011 - March 2011
Phynes-Short Film August 2010 - December 2010
Universal Music Group June 2010 - August 2010
Essential Entertainment September 2008 - November 2008
The Chopping Block June 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Film, Video, Video Editing, Cinematography, Producing, Directing, Camera Operating, Acting, Film Production, Editing, Social Media, Post Production, SEO, Script Coverage, Television, Video Production, Feature Films, Mac, Avid, DVD Studio Pro, Final Draft, Screenwriting, Avid Media Composer, Entertainment, Camera Operation
Education
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, TV/Film Production
Scorpion Design Inc. August 2012 - Present
Dominick Aznavour Photography July 2009 - Present
Alcon Entertainment August 2011 - December 2011
Minimum Security (Short Film) November 2011 - November 2011
MEBO (Commercial) March 2011 - March 2011
Phynes-Short Film August 2010 - December 2010
Universal Music Group June 2010 - August 2010
Essential Entertainment September 2008 - November 2008
The Chopping Block June 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Film, Video, Video Editing, Cinematography, Producing, Directing, Camera Operating, Acting, Film Production, Editing, Social Media, Post Production, SEO, Script Coverage, Television, Video Production, Feature Films, Mac, Avid, DVD Studio Pro, Final Draft, Screenwriting, Avid Media Composer, Entertainment, Camera Operation
Education
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, TV/Film Production
Kateland Blackburn Kateland Blackburn's The Chopping Block Experience November 2013 - June 2014
Job Assistant Teacher at Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts September 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block November 2013 - June 2014
Lifestyle Blog June 2013 - November 2013
United Way of Madison County June 2012 - June 2013
Dayton Elementary School February 2012 - May 2012
Lafayette Parks and Recreation 2007 - 2011
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Editing, Video Production, Blogging, Television Studio..., Community Engagement, Public Relations, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop
Education
Purdue University 2007 — 2012
BA, Mass Communication
Nanyang Technological University 2011 — 2011
Semester Abroad, Studied at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts September 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block November 2013 - June 2014
Lifestyle Blog June 2013 - November 2013
United Way of Madison County June 2012 - June 2013
Dayton Elementary School February 2012 - May 2012
Lafayette Parks and Recreation 2007 - 2011
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Editing, Video Production, Blogging, Television Studio..., Community Engagement, Public Relations, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop
Education
Purdue University 2007 — 2012
BA, Mass Communication
Nanyang Technological University 2011 — 2011
Semester Abroad, Studied at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication
Megan Fassnacht Megan Fassnacht's The Chopping Block Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Event Coordinator at The Chopping Block
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Chopping Block August 2013 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather October 2012 - June 2013
Echo Global Logistics April 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales, B2B, Marketing, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Advertising, Product Marketing, Market Research, CRM, Solution Selling, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Marketing, Recruiting, Email Marketing, Business Development, Negotiation, Integrated Marketing, Team Leadership, Online Advertising, Management, Key Account Management
Education
Miami University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
The Chopping Block August 2013 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather October 2012 - June 2013
Echo Global Logistics April 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales, B2B, Marketing, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Advertising, Product Marketing, Market Research, CRM, Solution Selling, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Marketing, Recruiting, Email Marketing, Business Development, Negotiation, Integrated Marketing, Team Leadership, Online Advertising, Management, Key Account Management
Education
Miami University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
Rae Kirby's The Chopping Block Experience July 2012 - December 2013
Job Junior Publicist at ext.54
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
ext.54 May 2015 - Present
DePaul University Department of Modern Languages January 2015 - May 2015
Chicago Board of Education June 2014 - January 2015
DePaul University January 2014 - June 2014
DePaul University December 2013 - June 2014
Society of Professional Journalists March 2013 - December 2013
The Chopping Block July 2012 - December 2013
Daily Vidette January 2012 - May 2012
CANTV May 2011 - August 2011
CACT June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Camera Operating, Student teaching young..., Office Administration, Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Press Releases, AP Style, Photography, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Video, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Video Editing, News Writing, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Multimedia, Creative Writing, Music, Layout, Film, Research
Education
DePaul University 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism
DePaul University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Illinois State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, General
ext.54 May 2015 - Present
DePaul University Department of Modern Languages January 2015 - May 2015
Chicago Board of Education June 2014 - January 2015
DePaul University January 2014 - June 2014
DePaul University December 2013 - June 2014
Society of Professional Journalists March 2013 - December 2013
The Chopping Block July 2012 - December 2013
Daily Vidette January 2012 - May 2012
CANTV May 2011 - August 2011
CACT June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Camera Operating, Student teaching young..., Office Administration, Journalism, Social Media, Editing, Press Releases, AP Style, Photography, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Video, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Video Editing, News Writing, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Multimedia, Creative Writing, Music, Layout, Film, Research
Education
DePaul University 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism
DePaul University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Illinois State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Music Performance, General
Norine Mulry Norine Mulry's The Chopping Block Experience July 2011 - March 2012
Job On Premise Sales Representative at Vehrs Inc.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Vehrs Inc. January 2015 - Present
Remedy Wine Bar June 2013 - Present
Remedy Wine Bar June 2013 - January 2015
LUSH Wine and Spirits February 2012 - May 2013
The Chopping Block July 2011 - March 2012
iNG Restaurant February 2011 - May 2011
Pappardelle's Pasta March 2010 - March 2011
Marion Street Cheese Market March 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Culinary Skills, Cooking, Food, Wine, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Recipes, Gourmet, Beer, Cheese, Ingredients, Purchasing, Retail, Grocery, Menu Development, Merchandising, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Meat, Catering, Food Service, Wine Tasting, Chef, Fine Dining, Food Safety, Food Quality, Hospitality
Education
The Illinois Institue of Art- Chicago 2007 — 2008
Associates, Culinary Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
bachelors, English, Cinema Studies
Vehrs Inc. January 2015 - Present
Remedy Wine Bar June 2013 - Present
Remedy Wine Bar June 2013 - January 2015
LUSH Wine and Spirits February 2012 - May 2013
The Chopping Block July 2011 - March 2012
iNG Restaurant February 2011 - May 2011
Pappardelle's Pasta March 2010 - March 2011
Marion Street Cheese Market March 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Culinary Skills, Cooking, Food, Wine, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Recipes, Gourmet, Beer, Cheese, Ingredients, Purchasing, Retail, Grocery, Menu Development, Merchandising, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Meat, Catering, Food Service, Wine Tasting, Chef, Fine Dining, Food Safety, Food Quality, Hospitality
Education
The Illinois Institue of Art- Chicago 2007 — 2008
Associates, Culinary Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
bachelors, English, Cinema Studies
Carrie Bradley Carrie Bradley's The Chopping Block Experience April 2008 - Present
Job Sous Chef at The Chopping Block
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Chopping Block April 2008 - Present
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park 2005 - 2008
Hyatt Hotels Corporation November 2004 - July 2005
ARAMARK October 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Culinary Management, Culinary Education, Teaching, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Catering, Food Safety, Hospitality, Fine Dining, Retail, Culinary Skills, Chef, Food, Menu Development, Event Planning, Cooking, Recipes, Customer Service, Event Management, Restaurant Management
Education
Kendall College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
The Chopping Block April 2008 - Present
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park 2005 - 2008
Hyatt Hotels Corporation November 2004 - July 2005
ARAMARK October 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Culinary Management, Culinary Education, Teaching, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Catering, Food Safety, Hospitality, Fine Dining, Retail, Culinary Skills, Chef, Food, Menu Development, Event Planning, Cooking, Recipes, Customer Service, Event Management, Restaurant Management
Education
Kendall College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Bridget Terry's The Chopping Block Experience March 2010 - April 2012
Job RPM Italian
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants November 2012 - Present
Nordstrom April 2012 - September 2013
The Chopping Block March 2010 - April 2012
Food for Thought Catering May 2006 - June 2009
Blue Plate April 2003 - August 2006
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago May 2005 - July 2006
Calphalon Culinary Center November 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Special Events, Cooking, Sales Management, Retail Management, Wedding Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Administration, Contract Negotiation, Excel, Employee Relations, Hospitality, Purchasing, Team Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts
Illinois State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Criminal Justice Sciences
West Chicago Community High School 1990 — 1993
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants November 2012 - Present
Nordstrom April 2012 - September 2013
The Chopping Block March 2010 - April 2012
Food for Thought Catering May 2006 - June 2009
Blue Plate April 2003 - August 2006
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago May 2005 - July 2006
Calphalon Culinary Center November 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Special Events, Cooking, Sales Management, Retail Management, Wedding Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Administration, Contract Negotiation, Excel, Employee Relations, Hospitality, Purchasing, Team Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts
Illinois State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Criminal Justice Sciences
West Chicago Community High School 1990 — 1993
Leah Johnston's The Chopping Block Experience December 2010 - August 2011
Job Senior Analyst at Arc Worldwide / Leo Burnett
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Arc Worldwide / Leo Burnett August 2011 - June 2012
The Chopping Block December 2010 - August 2011
Time Out Chicago August 2008 - December 2010
Time Out Chicago October 2007 - August 2008
Indianapolis Children's Choir September 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Butler University 2001 — 2005
Arc Worldwide / Leo Burnett August 2011 - June 2012
The Chopping Block December 2010 - August 2011
Time Out Chicago August 2008 - December 2010
Time Out Chicago October 2007 - August 2008
Indianapolis Children's Choir September 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Butler University 2001 — 2005
Courtney Contos Courtney Contos's The Chopping Block Experience 2003 - 2006
Job Owner at Chef Contos kitchen & store
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Chef Contos kitchen & store January 2013 - Present
WVMT Radio 2012 - Present
Vermont Cheese Council 2009 - Present
Chef Contos 2008 - Present
WCAX-TV 2008 - Present
Food52 October 2011 - December 2011
The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa June 2007 - 2011
New England Culinary Institute 2007 - 2009
The Chopping Block 2003 - 2006
Skills
Culinary Skills, Cooking, Recipes, Menu Development, Baking, Food, Hospitality, Event Planning, Catering, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Social Media
Education
Master Gardner 2011 — 2012
Kendall College
AS, Culinary Arts
Chef Contos kitchen & store January 2013 - Present
WVMT Radio 2012 - Present
Vermont Cheese Council 2009 - Present
Chef Contos 2008 - Present
WCAX-TV 2008 - Present
Food52 October 2011 - December 2011
The Essex, Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa June 2007 - 2011
New England Culinary Institute 2007 - 2009
The Chopping Block 2003 - 2006
Skills
Culinary Skills, Cooking, Recipes, Menu Development, Baking, Food, Hospitality, Event Planning, Catering, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Social Media
Education
Master Gardner 2011 — 2012
Kendall College
AS, Culinary Arts
Robert O'Dowd's The Chopping Block Experience October 2011 - October 2011
Job Graphic Design Manager at Bandsintown
Industry Design
Experience
Bandsintown March 2013 - Present
Bandsintown December 2011 - Present
Todd Street Productions October 2011 - December 2011
The Chopping Block October 2011 - October 2011
T-Squared Design September 2011 - September 2011
EyeSpyFX June 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Branding, Web Design, Advertising, Flash Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Visual Communication, Visualization, Drawing, Compositing, Mobile Application..., User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Mobile Applications, Photography, Graphics, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Logo Design
Education
University of Ulster 2005 — 2009
BDes, Design & Communication
Fachhochschule Augsburg 2007 — 2008
Diploma in Area Studies, Graphic Design & Multimedia
Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts 2005 — 2005
Certified Summer Scholarship Programme, Visual Art
Bandsintown March 2013 - Present
Bandsintown December 2011 - Present
Todd Street Productions October 2011 - December 2011
The Chopping Block October 2011 - October 2011
T-Squared Design September 2011 - September 2011
EyeSpyFX June 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Branding, Web Design, Advertising, Flash Design, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects, Visual Communication, Visualization, Drawing, Compositing, Mobile Application..., User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Mobile Applications, Photography, Graphics, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Logo Design
Education
University of Ulster 2005 — 2009
BDes, Design & Communication
Fachhochschule Augsburg 2007 — 2008
Diploma in Area Studies, Graphic Design & Multimedia
Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts 2005 — 2005
Certified Summer Scholarship Programme, Visual Art
Brea Galper's The Chopping Block Experience January 2007 - January 2009
Job
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
lululemon athletica May 2011 - December 2012
Aligned Modern Health January 2011 - December 2012
The Chopping Block January 2007 - January 2009
Crunch Fitness August 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Retail, Sales, Management, Leadership, Interviews, Coaching, Marketing, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of South Florida 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communications
lululemon athletica May 2011 - December 2012
Aligned Modern Health January 2011 - December 2012
The Chopping Block January 2007 - January 2009
Crunch Fitness August 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Retail, Sales, Management, Leadership, Interviews, Coaching, Marketing, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of South Florida 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communications
Courtney Sloan Courtney Sloan's The Chopping Block Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Senior ManagerInside Sales & Corp. Chef at Pacific Cheese Co.
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Pacific Cheese Co. Senior Manager-Inside Sales & Corp. ChefPacific Cheese Co.May 2015 - Present
Pacific Cheese Co. March 2014 - Present
Pacific Cheese Co. 2008 - Present
The Chopping Block 2005 - 2007
Pacific Cheese Co. 2001 - 2004
Whole Foods Market 2000 - 2001
Whole Foods Market 1998 - 2000
Trio Restaurant, Chicago 1997 - 1997
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Industry, Product Development, Culinary Skills, Food Science, Food Service, Food, Ingredients, Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, Training, Sanitation, Grocery, Frozen Food, Chef, Bakery, Recipes, Pastry, Restaurants, Wine, Gourmet, Food Quality, Cheese, Flavors, Meat, P&L, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Menu Development, Catering
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2002 — 2002
Farmstead Cheese Maker
U.C., Berkeley School of Continuing Studies 2002 — 2002
Media Bistro 2001 — 2001
The Culinary Institute of America 1996 — 1998
AOS, Culinary Arts
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Pacific Cheese Co. Senior Manager-Inside Sales & Corp. ChefPacific Cheese Co.May 2015 - Present
Pacific Cheese Co. March 2014 - Present
Pacific Cheese Co. 2008 - Present
The Chopping Block 2005 - 2007
Pacific Cheese Co. 2001 - 2004
Whole Foods Market 2000 - 2001
Whole Foods Market 1998 - 2000
Trio Restaurant, Chicago 1997 - 1997
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Industry, Product Development, Culinary Skills, Food Science, Food Service, Food, Ingredients, Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, Training, Sanitation, Grocery, Frozen Food, Chef, Bakery, Recipes, Pastry, Restaurants, Wine, Gourmet, Food Quality, Cheese, Flavors, Meat, P&L, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Menu Development, Catering
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2002 — 2002
Farmstead Cheese Maker
U.C., Berkeley School of Continuing Studies 2002 — 2002
Media Bistro 2001 — 2001
The Culinary Institute of America 1996 — 1998
AOS, Culinary Arts
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Jeannie Biles's The Chopping Block Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Event Coordinator at The Chopping Block
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Chopping Block September 2014 - Present
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group October 2011 - May 2013
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group January 2011 - October 2011
Distinctive Marketing Solutions 2008 - 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Catering, Weddings, Corporate Events, Restaurants, Meeting Planning, Leadership, Sales, Menu Development, Event Management, Hospitality, Food, Wedding Planning
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2007
BA, Communication Studies
Junius H. Rose High School 1998 — 2002
The Chopping Block September 2014 - Present
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group October 2011 - May 2013
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group January 2011 - October 2011
Distinctive Marketing Solutions 2008 - 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Catering, Weddings, Corporate Events, Restaurants, Meeting Planning, Leadership, Sales, Menu Development, Event Management, Hospitality, Food, Wedding Planning
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2007
BA, Communication Studies
Junius H. Rose High School 1998 — 2002
Laura Bronner Laura Bronner's The Chopping Block Experience 2005 - 2005
Job Digital Marketing, eCommerce and Fashion / Beauty Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
New England Venture Capital Association August 2015 - Present
Various eCommerce, Retail and Marketing Companies July 2015 - Present
Gloss48 July 2011 - July 2015
MiniLuxe December 2010 - July 2011
MiniLuxe September 2008 - January 2011
Nail Bar July 2006 - August 2008
The Chopping Block 2005 - 2005
Gap Inc. 2002 - 2004
Ernst & Young August 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Beauty Industry, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Early-stage Startups, Retail Buying, Salons, Cosmetics, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Strategy, SEM, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, E-commerce, Coaching, Customer Service, Retail, General Awesomeness, Start-up Operations
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Duke University 1995 — 1999
BA, Public Policy, French
Highland Park High School
New England Venture Capital Association August 2015 - Present
Various eCommerce, Retail and Marketing Companies July 2015 - Present
Gloss48 July 2011 - July 2015
MiniLuxe December 2010 - July 2011
MiniLuxe September 2008 - January 2011
Nail Bar July 2006 - August 2008
The Chopping Block 2005 - 2005
Gap Inc. 2002 - 2004
Ernst & Young August 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Beauty Industry, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Early-stage Startups, Retail Buying, Salons, Cosmetics, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Strategy, SEM, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, E-commerce, Coaching, Customer Service, Retail, General Awesomeness, Start-up Operations
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Duke University 1995 — 1999
BA, Public Policy, French
Highland Park High School
Courtney Sprewer's The Chopping Block Experience August 2014 - February 2015
Job Content Marketing Intern at TMP Worldwide
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
TMP Worldwide March 2015 - July 2015
The Chopping Block August 2014 - February 2015
One Source Talent March 2014 - August 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 2014 - March 2014
Inditex August 2013 - January 2014
SpinStreak May 2013 - September 2013
FlyFasho.com January 2013 - June 2013
Rinn Law Library December 2010 - June 2012
Hollister Co. June 2009 - November 2010
Kidz Unplugged September 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Public Relations, Oral & Written..., Social Media Marketing, Self-starter, Artist Developement, Digital Media, Emerging Trends, Event Planning, Community Service, Leadership, Multicultural..., Customer Service, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Minor, Sociology
Franklin High School 2005 — 2009
TMP Worldwide March 2015 - July 2015
The Chopping Block August 2014 - February 2015
One Source Talent March 2014 - August 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 2014 - March 2014
Inditex August 2013 - January 2014
SpinStreak May 2013 - September 2013
FlyFasho.com January 2013 - June 2013
Rinn Law Library December 2010 - June 2012
Hollister Co. June 2009 - November 2010
Kidz Unplugged September 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Public Relations, Oral & Written..., Social Media Marketing, Self-starter, Artist Developement, Digital Media, Emerging Trends, Event Planning, Community Service, Leadership, Multicultural..., Customer Service, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Minor, Sociology
Franklin High School 2005 — 2009
Maximilian Drzewinski Maximilian Drzewinski's The Chopping Block Experience October 2012 - August 2013
Job Designer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MakerBot® May 2014 - Present
Abandon Hope Games August 2009 - Present
MakerBot® September 2013 - May 2014
The Chopping Block October 2012 - August 2013
CrowdTwist, Inc. April 2012 - October 2012
The Chopping Block March 2012 - April 2012
AdaptiveBlue January 2012 - February 2012
Jesta Digital March 2010 - December 2011
Fox Mobile Group May 2009 - March 2010
Interference Inc July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Illustrator, User Interface, Flash, User Experience, Typography, Photoshop, InDesign, Art Direction, Mobile Applications
Education
Bard College 2005 — 2009
BA, Studio Arts and Film
MakerBot® May 2014 - Present
Abandon Hope Games August 2009 - Present
MakerBot® September 2013 - May 2014
The Chopping Block October 2012 - August 2013
CrowdTwist, Inc. April 2012 - October 2012
The Chopping Block March 2012 - April 2012
AdaptiveBlue January 2012 - February 2012
Jesta Digital March 2010 - December 2011
Fox Mobile Group May 2009 - March 2010
Interference Inc July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Illustrator, User Interface, Flash, User Experience, Typography, Photoshop, InDesign, Art Direction, Mobile Applications
Education
Bard College 2005 — 2009
BA, Studio Arts and Film
Claire Hewson Claire Hewson's The Chopping Block Experience June 2011 - June 2011
Job Pastry chef
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
BOKA Restaurant Group June 2013 - Present
bon appetit management company September 2011 - June 2013
Park Grill April 2011 - September 2012
The Chopping Block June 2011 - June 2011
Swirlz Cupcakes June 2010 - November 2010
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2010
AOS, Baking and Pastry
BOKA Restaurant Group June 2013 - Present
bon appetit management company September 2011 - June 2013
Park Grill April 2011 - September 2012
The Chopping Block June 2011 - June 2011
Swirlz Cupcakes June 2010 - November 2010
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2010
AOS, Baking and Pastry
Erica Grohn's The Chopping Block Experience November 2013 - March 2014
Job Administrative Assistant at Northwestern Mutual
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Northwestern Mutual March 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block November 2013 - March 2014
Swissotel Chicago March 2013 - November 2013
Bill Hickey Financial Services December 2011 - March 2013
Department of Communication Studies January 2011 - May 2011
Eastern Illinois University August 2010 - May 2011
All State Promotions, Inc. December 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Teamwork
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Option; Corporate Communication
Northwestern Mutual March 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block November 2013 - March 2014
Swissotel Chicago March 2013 - November 2013
Bill Hickey Financial Services December 2011 - March 2013
Department of Communication Studies January 2011 - May 2011
Eastern Illinois University August 2010 - May 2011
All State Promotions, Inc. December 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Teamwork
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Option; Corporate Communication
Jennifer Rozman's The Chopping Block Experience December 2009 - August 2015
Job Orbitz Worldwide
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Orbitz Worldwide August 2015 - Present
The Chopping Block December 2009 - August 2015
Macy's 2007 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Food, Management, Retail, Culinary Skills
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Orbitz Worldwide August 2015 - Present
The Chopping Block December 2009 - August 2015
Macy's 2007 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Food, Management, Retail, Culinary Skills
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management
Andrew Osanka Andrew Osanka's The Chopping Block Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Confidential Clients
Industry Accounting
Experience
Confidential Clients 2010 - Present
Urban Accents 2009 - 2010
The Chopping Block 2007 - 2009
CP Kelco 2006 - 2007
Panalpina 2003 - 2006
Pactiv 2002 - 2003
Culligan International 2001 - 2002
Sumitrans Corporation 1997 - 2001
Banner Temporary Agency 1996 - 1997
Harmony English Language School 1994 - 1996
Skills
Intermediate Japanese, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, SAP, QuickBooks, Japanese to English..., Japanese business..., Spanish-speaking, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains Software, ADP Payroll, Lotus Notes, Improvisation, Budget Process, Forensic Accounting, Insurance, Fortune 500, International Business..., International Logistics, International Relations, Trade Shows, Client Billing, Wealth Management, Profit Analysis, P & L Ownership, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Asset Depreciation, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Luxury Lifestyle, Cash Flow, Sales Commissions, Vendor Management, Credit Card Analytics, Credit Card Transaction..., Sales & Use Tax, Multi-cultural..., Collections, Customer Service, Import/Export Operations, Foreign Exchange..., Education, Peachtree, Elite, Elite Webview
Education
Second City Training Center 2007 — 2008
Improv & Corporate Communications
CCC
Illinois Wesleyan University
BA
NNHS
NNHS
Shanghai Second Institute of Technology
NIU Travel/Study Course
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Junior Year Abroad Program
Confidential Clients 2010 - Present
Urban Accents 2009 - 2010
The Chopping Block 2007 - 2009
CP Kelco 2006 - 2007
Panalpina 2003 - 2006
Pactiv 2002 - 2003
Culligan International 2001 - 2002
Sumitrans Corporation 1997 - 2001
Banner Temporary Agency 1996 - 1997
Harmony English Language School 1994 - 1996
Skills
Intermediate Japanese, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, SAP, QuickBooks, Japanese to English..., Japanese business..., Spanish-speaking, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains Software, ADP Payroll, Lotus Notes, Improvisation, Budget Process, Forensic Accounting, Insurance, Fortune 500, International Business..., International Logistics, International Relations, Trade Shows, Client Billing, Wealth Management, Profit Analysis, P & L Ownership, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Management, Fixed Asset Depreciation, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Luxury Lifestyle, Cash Flow, Sales Commissions, Vendor Management, Credit Card Analytics, Credit Card Transaction..., Sales & Use Tax, Multi-cultural..., Collections, Customer Service, Import/Export Operations, Foreign Exchange..., Education, Peachtree, Elite, Elite Webview
Education
Second City Training Center 2007 — 2008
Improv & Corporate Communications
CCC
Illinois Wesleyan University
BA
NNHS
NNHS
Shanghai Second Institute of Technology
NIU Travel/Study Course
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Junior Year Abroad Program
Edward Gardner Edward Gardner's The Chopping Block Experience April 2006 - April 2012
Job Chef Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Le Cordon Bleu College February 2012 - Present
The Chopping Block April 2006 - April 2012
The Chopping Block April 2006 - April 2012
2005-2006 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB January 2005 - February 2006
2003-2004 CHICAGO FIREHOUSE December 2003 - November 2004
2003 GOURMET SOIREE January 2001 - January 2003
RUSHMORE September 2000 - January 2001
SPRUCE August 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Cuisine, Cooking, Culinary, Recipes, Food, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Menu Development, Catering, Fine Dining, Banquets, Restaurants, Recipe Testing, Gourmet, Pastry, Sanitation, Culinary Management
Education
American InterContinental University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Specialization in Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MANAGERIAL STUDIES
Wilbur Wright College
ASSOCIATE, SCIENCE DEGREE
FRENCH CAKES AND TARTS French Pastry School
Culinary School of Washington
Le Cordon Bleu College February 2012 - Present
The Chopping Block April 2006 - April 2012
The Chopping Block April 2006 - April 2012
2005-2006 CONWAY FARMS GOLF CLUB January 2005 - February 2006
2003-2004 CHICAGO FIREHOUSE December 2003 - November 2004
2003 GOURMET SOIREE January 2001 - January 2003
RUSHMORE September 2000 - January 2001
SPRUCE August 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Cuisine, Cooking, Culinary, Recipes, Food, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Menu Development, Catering, Fine Dining, Banquets, Restaurants, Recipe Testing, Gourmet, Pastry, Sanitation, Culinary Management
Education
American InterContinental University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Specialization in Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MANAGERIAL STUDIES
Wilbur Wright College
ASSOCIATE, SCIENCE DEGREE
FRENCH CAKES AND TARTS French Pastry School
Culinary School of Washington
Vanessa Perry Vanessa Perry's The Chopping Block Experience May 2005 - February 2008
Job Associate Director Client Services / Business Develpment at Interbrand
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Interbrand May 2015 - Present
Digital Brand Architects November 2014 - May 2015
Sweden Unlimited October 2014 - January 2015
Domani Studios April 2013 - April 2014
BORN Group September 2012 - April 2013
Fluid February 2008 - March 2011
The Chopping Block May 2005 - February 2008
JWT February 2001 - May 2003
CAREER MOSAIC, Bernard Hodes Group 1997 - 2000
Skills
Ecommerce strategy, Online Advertising, Client Development, Sales Management, Web Project Management, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Superior Client Service, E-commerce, User Experience, Web Analytics, Brand Development, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Client Services, Digital Media, Digital Strategy
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1992 — 1996
BA, Film
Loyola Marymount University
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Interbrand May 2015 - Present
Digital Brand Architects November 2014 - May 2015
Sweden Unlimited October 2014 - January 2015
Domani Studios April 2013 - April 2014
BORN Group September 2012 - April 2013
Fluid February 2008 - March 2011
The Chopping Block May 2005 - February 2008
JWT February 2001 - May 2003
CAREER MOSAIC, Bernard Hodes Group 1997 - 2000
Skills
Ecommerce strategy, Online Advertising, Client Development, Sales Management, Web Project Management, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Superior Client Service, E-commerce, User Experience, Web Analytics, Brand Development, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Client Services, Digital Media, Digital Strategy
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1992 — 1996
BA, Film
Loyola Marymount University
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Jessica Moss's The Chopping Block Experience October 2007 - June 2012
Job Event & Hospitality Planner at CramerKrasselt
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Cramer-Krasselt February 2014 - Present
Rae's Apron January 2006 - Present
US Foods March 2008 - November 2013
The Chopping Block October 2007 - June 2012
Skills
Food, Cooking, Culinary, Catering, Recipes, Food Service, Excel, Menu Development, Event Management, Food Industry, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Word, Inventory Management, Retail, Research, Writing, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Marketing Support, Marketing, Sales, Management, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Training, Gourmet, Grocery, P&L, Cuisine, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Merchandising, Project Management, Chef, Restaurants, Product Development, Market Planning, Restaurant Management, Team Building, Public Relations, Bakery, Forecasting, Purchasing, Budgets
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's, Visual Communications
Cramer-Krasselt February 2014 - Present
Rae's Apron January 2006 - Present
US Foods March 2008 - November 2013
The Chopping Block October 2007 - June 2012
Skills
Food, Cooking, Culinary, Catering, Recipes, Food Service, Excel, Menu Development, Event Management, Food Industry, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Word, Inventory Management, Retail, Research, Writing, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Marketing Support, Marketing, Sales, Management, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Training, Gourmet, Grocery, P&L, Cuisine, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Merchandising, Project Management, Chef, Restaurants, Product Development, Market Planning, Restaurant Management, Team Building, Public Relations, Bakery, Forecasting, Purchasing, Budgets
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's, Visual Communications
Micah Lindley Micah Lindley's The Chopping Block Experience September 2008 - September 2009
Job Chef Instructor at Sur la Table
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Sur la Table September 2013 - July 2014
Flavour Cooking School September 2011 - August 2012
Graham Elliot September 2009 - November 2009
The Chopping Block September 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Culinary, Cooking, Fine Dining, Recipes, Menu Development, Catering, Cuisine, Recipe Testing, Culinary Management, Butchery, Pastry, Gourmet, Sauces, Food Styling, Mediterranean, Culinary Skills, Baking, Sanitation, Restaurants
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College 2010 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Chemistry and Biology
The Culinary Institute of America 2002 — 2004
A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
Sur la Table September 2013 - July 2014
Flavour Cooking School September 2011 - August 2012
Graham Elliot September 2009 - November 2009
The Chopping Block September 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Culinary, Cooking, Fine Dining, Recipes, Menu Development, Catering, Cuisine, Recipe Testing, Culinary Management, Butchery, Pastry, Gourmet, Sauces, Food Styling, Mediterranean, Culinary Skills, Baking, Sanitation, Restaurants
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College 2010 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Chemistry and Biology
The Culinary Institute of America 2002 — 2004
A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
Mike Essl Mike Essl's The Chopping Block Experience 1996 - 2002
Job Graphic Designer, Educator, Mr. T Memorabilia Collector
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
The Cooper Union 2003 - Present
The Cooper Union 2005 - 2009
The Chopping Block 1996 - 2002
Microsoft 1995 - 1995
Microsoft 1995 - 1995
Skills
Graphic Design, Book Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, HTML 5, CSS, User Interface Design, User Experience, T-shirt Graphics, Logo Design, Visual Identity Design, Branding & Identity, Illustration, University Teaching, College Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, QuarkXPress, Motion Graphics, Graphics, Interaction Design, Web Design, General Awesomeness, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art 1999 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
The Cooper Union 2003 - Present
The Cooper Union 2005 - 2009
The Chopping Block 1996 - 2002
Microsoft 1995 - 1995
Microsoft 1995 - 1995
Skills
Graphic Design, Book Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, HTML 5, CSS, User Interface Design, User Experience, T-shirt Graphics, Logo Design, Visual Identity Design, Branding & Identity, Illustration, University Teaching, College Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, QuarkXPress, Motion Graphics, Graphics, Interaction Design, Web Design, General Awesomeness, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art 1999 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Lauren Fountas Lauren Fountas's The Chopping Block Experience September 2011 - August 2013
Job Office Secretary at Highlands Middle School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Highlands Middle School August 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block September 2011 - August 2013
Appraisal Institute March 2011 - June 2011
The Art Institute of Chicago March 2010 - January 2011
Catalyst Ranch May 2009 - March 2010
Collaboraction September 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Office Administration, Events Coordination, Theatre
Education
Otterbein University 2002 — 2006
BA, Theatre, Art
Highlands Middle School August 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block September 2011 - August 2013
Appraisal Institute March 2011 - June 2011
The Art Institute of Chicago March 2010 - January 2011
Catalyst Ranch May 2009 - March 2010
Collaboraction September 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Office Administration, Events Coordination, Theatre
Education
Otterbein University 2002 — 2006
BA, Theatre, Art
Sarah (Sarah Aksland) Brown Sarah (Sarah Aksland) Brown's The Chopping Block Experience January 2006 - January 2008
Job Owner at Coverups Interiors
Industry Retail
Experience
Coverups Interiors June 2014 - Present
Private Label Supplement September 2013 - December 2014
E. & J. Gallo Winery January 2013 - August 2013
E. & J. Gallo Winery June 2011 - January 2013
Business - eBay January 2007 - May 2011
Riders for Health July 2004 - September 2010
The Chopping Block January 2006 - January 2008
GP Motorsports June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Supplements, Private Label, Skincare, Vitamins, cGMP Compliance, Custom Formulas, Sports Nutrition, Weight Loss, Stock Formulas, Client Service, Contract Manufacturing, Pet Supplements, Health, FDA Compliance, High Quality Supplements, Minimal Overhead..., Ready-Qualified Supply..., FDA-Required..., Reliability, Proactive Communication, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing, Market Research, Hospitality, Event Management, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Relations, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Photoshop, Sales Management
Education
Queen Mary, U. of London 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, English and Film
Rugby School 2001 — 2006
Society of Wine Educators 2012 — 2012
Certified Specialist of Spirits
Gallo Wine Academy 2011 — 2011
Wine 1, Level 1 - Wine Understanding and Appreciation
Bilton Grange 1998 — 2001
Coverups Interiors June 2014 - Present
Private Label Supplement September 2013 - December 2014
E. & J. Gallo Winery January 2013 - August 2013
E. & J. Gallo Winery June 2011 - January 2013
Business - eBay January 2007 - May 2011
Riders for Health July 2004 - September 2010
The Chopping Block January 2006 - January 2008
GP Motorsports June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Supplements, Private Label, Skincare, Vitamins, cGMP Compliance, Custom Formulas, Sports Nutrition, Weight Loss, Stock Formulas, Client Service, Contract Manufacturing, Pet Supplements, Health, FDA Compliance, High Quality Supplements, Minimal Overhead..., Ready-Qualified Supply..., FDA-Required..., Reliability, Proactive Communication, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing, Market Research, Hospitality, Event Management, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Relations, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Photoshop, Sales Management
Education
Queen Mary, U. of London 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, English and Film
Rugby School 2001 — 2006
Society of Wine Educators 2012 — 2012
Certified Specialist of Spirits
Gallo Wine Academy 2011 — 2011
Wine 1, Level 1 - Wine Understanding and Appreciation
Bilton Grange 1998 — 2001
Jordan Posner Jordan Posner's The Chopping Block Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Attorney at Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Chopping Block May 2012 - Present
Loyola University Chicago School of Law March 2011 - September 2011
Dworkin and Maciariello June 2010 - August 2010
Law Firm of Casper and Casper May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Courts, Appeals, Hearings, Library, Legal Writing, Interviews, Public Speaking, Editing, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Research, Community Outreach
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2007
B.A. with Honors, English
The Chopping Block May 2012 - Present
Loyola University Chicago School of Law March 2011 - September 2011
Dworkin and Maciariello June 2010 - August 2010
Law Firm of Casper and Casper May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Courts, Appeals, Hearings, Library, Legal Writing, Interviews, Public Speaking, Editing, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Research, Community Outreach
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2007
B.A. with Honors, English
Susan Ramaker Susan Ramaker's The Chopping Block Experience June 2005 - June 2009
Job Executive Director Marketing at Panda Restaurant Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Panda Restaurant Group June 2014 - Present
Panda Restaurant Group 2012 - Present
Noodles & Company June 2010 - June 2012
The Chopping Block June 2005 - June 2009
Marketing Solution September 2003 - June 2005
The Clean Plate Club. Multi Concept Restaurant Group September 1991 - September 2003
Skills
Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Sales Management, Product Development, Team Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1989
BA, English and Economics
Northwestern University
Business Administration and Management, General
Panda Restaurant Group June 2014 - Present
Panda Restaurant Group 2012 - Present
Noodles & Company June 2010 - June 2012
The Chopping Block June 2005 - June 2009
Marketing Solution September 2003 - June 2005
The Clean Plate Club. Multi Concept Restaurant Group September 1991 - September 2003
Skills
Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Marketing, Advertising, Brand Awareness, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Sales Management, Product Development, Team Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1989
BA, English and Economics
Northwestern University
Business Administration and Management, General
Erica Emme Erica Emme's The Chopping Block Experience April 2007 - March 2011
Job Natural Chef, Culinary Educator & Yoga Teacher
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Lifetime Fitness October 2011 - Present
Sur La Table October 2011 - Present
Yoga Gourmet Getaways March 2010 - Present
Universal Spirit Yoga October 2011 - August 2012
The Chopping Block April 2007 - March 2011
Fox & Obel 2005 - 2007
Skills
Natural Chef, Culinary Instructor, Teacher, Food, Retail, Meditation, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Cooking, Entertainment, Fitness, Teaching, Yoga
Education
Bauman College 2011 — 2011
Natural Chef, Nutrition & Holistic Culinary Arts
Northwestern University 2001 — 2005
BA, Communications & French
Lifetime Fitness October 2011 - Present
Sur La Table October 2011 - Present
Yoga Gourmet Getaways March 2010 - Present
Universal Spirit Yoga October 2011 - August 2012
The Chopping Block April 2007 - March 2011
Fox & Obel 2005 - 2007
Skills
Natural Chef, Culinary Instructor, Teacher, Food, Retail, Meditation, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Cooking, Entertainment, Fitness, Teaching, Yoga
Education
Bauman College 2011 — 2011
Natural Chef, Nutrition & Holistic Culinary Arts
Northwestern University 2001 — 2005
BA, Communications & French
Cali Bergold Cali Bergold's The Chopping Block Experience July 2000 - July 2003
Job Director of Catering at Sodexo
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Sodexo September 2009 - Present
Chefcali, Inc. June 2002 - Present
Nozumi Japanese Cuisine November 2008 - July 2009
Tip Top Enterprises January 2005 - November 2008
The Chopping Block July 2000 - July 2003
Café V August 1997 - July 1999
Cab's Wine Bar Bistro June 1996 - March 1997
Scleroderma Research Foundation January 1994 - September 1996
Chicago Merchantile Exchange Club February 1995 - June 1996
East Bank Club October 1992 - January 1995
Education
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1995
Restaurant Management
Bradley University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Sodexo September 2009 - Present
Chefcali, Inc. June 2002 - Present
Nozumi Japanese Cuisine November 2008 - July 2009
Tip Top Enterprises January 2005 - November 2008
The Chopping Block July 2000 - July 2003
Café V August 1997 - July 1999
Cab's Wine Bar Bistro June 1996 - March 1997
Scleroderma Research Foundation January 1994 - September 1996
Chicago Merchantile Exchange Club February 1995 - June 1996
East Bank Club October 1992 - January 1995
Education
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1995
Restaurant Management
Bradley University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Mathew Williamson Mathew Williamson's The Chopping Block Experience July 2013 - September 2014
Job HR Associate at FedEx Ground
Industry Human Resources
Experience
FedEx Ground September 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block July 2013 - September 2014
FedEx Ground April 2008 - September 2013
Shoalhaven Ex-Serviceman's Club January 2001 - July 2007
Indiana University Center for Survey Research August 2002 - June 2003
Indiana University January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Onboarding, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Microsoft Office, Applicant Tracking..., New Hire Orientation, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Interviewing, Documentation, Administration, Research, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Software Documentation, Payroll
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2012 — 2013
Certificate of Cullinary Arts, 4.0
Indiana University 2002 — 2003
BA, Psychology
University of Wollongong 2001 — 2003
BA, Psychology
Bomaderry High 1994 — 1999
High School Certificate
FedEx Ground September 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block July 2013 - September 2014
FedEx Ground April 2008 - September 2013
Shoalhaven Ex-Serviceman's Club January 2001 - July 2007
Indiana University Center for Survey Research August 2002 - June 2003
Indiana University January 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Onboarding, Staff Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Microsoft Office, Applicant Tracking..., New Hire Orientation, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Interviewing, Documentation, Administration, Research, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Software Documentation, Payroll
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2012 — 2013
Certificate of Cullinary Arts, 4.0
Indiana University 2002 — 2003
BA, Psychology
University of Wollongong 2001 — 2003
BA, Psychology
Bomaderry High 1994 — 1999
High School Certificate
Gina Veneziano Gina Veneziano's The Chopping Block Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Event Sales Manager at The Chopping Block
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Chopping Block June 2014 - Present
Freelance Marketer February 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block 2014 - 2015
The Chopping Block 2014 - 2015
The Chopping Block 2014 - 2015
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group March 2012 - February 2013
Metromix July 2010 - April 2012
Gannett August 2008 - October 2010
USA Hosts June 2007 - August 2008
Marriott International March 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Social Media, Entertainment, Newsletters, Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Special Events, Public Relations, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Promotions, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Event Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing, Copywriting, Leadership, Budgets, Customer Service
Education
University of Chicago 2011 — 2012
certificate, Integrated Marketing
Penn State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, International Studies
The Chopping Block June 2014 - Present
Freelance Marketer February 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block 2014 - 2015
The Chopping Block 2014 - 2015
The Chopping Block 2014 - 2015
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group March 2012 - February 2013
Metromix July 2010 - April 2012
Gannett August 2008 - October 2010
USA Hosts June 2007 - August 2008
Marriott International March 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Social Media, Entertainment, Newsletters, Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Special Events, Public Relations, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Promotions, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Event Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing, Copywriting, Leadership, Budgets, Customer Service
Education
University of Chicago 2011 — 2012
certificate, Integrated Marketing
Penn State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, International Studies
Janeen and Zolty Janeen and Zolty's The Chopping Block Experience December 2000 - February 2001
Job Creative swat team, currently on hiatus as one of them moved to London.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Poke London March 2008 - May 2008
Poke New York April 2007 - March 2008
Agency.com September 2004 - April 2007
MRM Worldwide May 2005 - September 2005
One Trick Pony September 2004 - June 2005
Modem Media April 2002 - September 2004
CCG.XM Singapore September 2002 - April 2003
Ion Global Singapore April 2001 - September 2002
dstore.com May 2000 - April 2001
The Chopping Block December 2000 - February 2001
Education
University of Canberra
BA, Professional Writing
University of Delaware
BFA, Visual Communications
Poke London March 2008 - May 2008
Poke New York April 2007 - March 2008
Agency.com September 2004 - April 2007
MRM Worldwide May 2005 - September 2005
One Trick Pony September 2004 - June 2005
Modem Media April 2002 - September 2004
CCG.XM Singapore September 2002 - April 2003
Ion Global Singapore April 2001 - September 2002
dstore.com May 2000 - April 2001
The Chopping Block December 2000 - February 2001
Education
University of Canberra
BA, Professional Writing
University of Delaware
BFA, Visual Communications
Molly McGrath's The Chopping Block Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Associate Director, Culinary R&D at CSSI Marketing + Culinary
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
CSSI Marketing + Culinary April 2015 - Present
McGrath Culinary Consulting February 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block April 2014 - Present
The Noodle Small Plates & Market August 2012 - December 2013
The Culinary Edge July 2009 - August 2012
The Culinary Edge July 2009 - 2012
The Culinary Edge June 2009 - June 2010
The Culinary Institute of America 2007 - 2009
McMaster-Carr September 2004 - January 2007
Spiaggia Restaurant September 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Food, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Event Planning, Product Development, Menu Development, Hospitality, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Management, Restaurant Management, Marketing, Food Industry, P&L, Chef, HACCP, Cooking
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2009
Associate of Sciences, Culinary Arts
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Communications
CSSI Marketing + Culinary April 2015 - Present
McGrath Culinary Consulting February 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block April 2014 - Present
The Noodle Small Plates & Market August 2012 - December 2013
The Culinary Edge July 2009 - August 2012
The Culinary Edge July 2009 - 2012
The Culinary Edge June 2009 - June 2010
The Culinary Institute of America 2007 - 2009
McMaster-Carr September 2004 - January 2007
Spiaggia Restaurant September 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Food, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Event Planning, Product Development, Menu Development, Hospitality, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Management, Restaurant Management, Marketing, Food Industry, P&L, Chef, HACCP, Cooking
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2008 — 2009
Associate of Sciences, Culinary Arts
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Matt Emig's The Chopping Block Experience July 2012 - June 2014
Job Purchasing Manager at Illinois Institute of Art Chicago
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Illinois Institute of Art June 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block July 2012 - June 2014
Wine Styles June 2013 - November 2013
Fuel November 2011 - July 2012
Anheuser-Busch InBev August 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Manufacturing, Beer, Process Improvement, Project Management, Culinary Skills, Culinary Education, Food Industry, Wine & Spirits Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Food & Beverage, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Culinary Management, SAP, Engineering, 5S, Reliability, Root Cause Analysis, SCADA, PLC, HMIs, Invoicing, Cost Control, Menu Costing, Wine Pairing, Wine Sales
Education
Argosy University Chicago 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts and Related Services, 3.9 GPA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.S., General Engineering
Universidad de Deusto 2006 — 2006
Spanish Language and Literature
Illinois Institute of Art June 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block July 2012 - June 2014
Wine Styles June 2013 - November 2013
Fuel November 2011 - July 2012
Anheuser-Busch InBev August 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Manufacturing, Beer, Process Improvement, Project Management, Culinary Skills, Culinary Education, Food Industry, Wine & Spirits Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Food & Beverage, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Culinary Management, SAP, Engineering, 5S, Reliability, Root Cause Analysis, SCADA, PLC, HMIs, Invoicing, Cost Control, Menu Costing, Wine Pairing, Wine Sales
Education
Argosy University Chicago 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts and Related Services, 3.9 GPA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.S., General Engineering
Universidad de Deusto 2006 — 2006
Spanish Language and Literature
Kate Ibrahim's The Chopping Block Experience April 2007 - November 2008
Job Associate Team Lead at Whole Foods Market
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Whole Foods Market January 2010 - April 2012
Whole Foods Market April 2009 - January 2010
The Chopping Block April 2007 - November 2008
Odyssey & Mystic Blue Cruises 2005 - 2007
Marshall Field's September 2004 - April 2005
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts June 2003 - September 2004
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts June 2002 - June 2003
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Whole Foods Market January 2010 - April 2012
Whole Foods Market April 2009 - January 2010
The Chopping Block April 2007 - November 2008
Odyssey & Mystic Blue Cruises 2005 - 2007
Marshall Field's September 2004 - April 2005
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts June 2003 - September 2004
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts June 2002 - June 2003
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Karl Deuben's The Chopping Block Experience
Job Owner/Cook SmallAxe Food Truck
Industry Restaurants
Experience
The Chopping Block
Skills
Cooking, Menu Development, Recipes, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurants, Event Management, Event Planning, Fine Dining, Gourmet, Hospitality
Education
Luther College 1996 — 2000
Wheat Ridge High School 1992 — 1996
The Chopping Block
Skills
Cooking, Menu Development, Recipes, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Catering, Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurants, Event Management, Event Planning, Fine Dining, Gourmet, Hospitality
Education
Luther College 1996 — 2000
Wheat Ridge High School 1992 — 1996
Kosta Stratigos's The Chopping Block Experience June 2001 - August 2001
Job Developer / Visual Designer / UX Designer at Freelancer
Industry Internet
Experience
Freelancer April 2012 - Present
Sapient January 2008 - April 2012
Team Detroit August 2004 - September 2007
Organic June 2002 - August 2004
The Chopping Block June 2001 - August 2001
Organic March 1999 - September 2000
Ross Roy May 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Graphic Design, Animation, Processing, User Experience Design, Market Research, Qualitative Research, User-centered Design, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Flash, JavaScript, Usability Testing, Experience Design, ActionScript, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Persona, Digital Marketing, User Experience, Interaction Design, Web Design, Art Direction, Teaching, University Teaching, Continuing Education, Photoshop, Visual Design
Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art 2000 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film And Video Studies
Freelancer April 2012 - Present
Sapient January 2008 - April 2012
Team Detroit August 2004 - September 2007
Organic June 2002 - August 2004
The Chopping Block June 2001 - August 2001
Organic March 1999 - September 2000
Ross Roy May 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Graphic Design, Animation, Processing, User Experience Design, Market Research, Qualitative Research, User-centered Design, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Flash, JavaScript, Usability Testing, Experience Design, ActionScript, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Persona, Digital Marketing, User Experience, Interaction Design, Web Design, Art Direction, Teaching, University Teaching, Continuing Education, Photoshop, Visual Design
Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art 2000 — 2002
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Graphic Design
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film And Video Studies
Emily Valerius's The Chopping Block Experience May 2007 - Present
Job Accounting and Hands On Retail Professional
Industry Accounting
Experience
The Chopping Block May 2007 - Present
The Chopping Block June 2003 - November 2006
The Chopping Block November 1998 - June 2003
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2000 — 2003
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1991 — 1996
BA, Psychology
The Chopping Block May 2007 - Present
The Chopping Block June 2003 - November 2006
The Chopping Block November 1998 - June 2003
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2000 — 2003
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1991 — 1996
BA, Psychology
Franklin Becker's The Chopping Block Experience 2008 - 2008
Job cofounder Head of Culinary development at Hungry root
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hungryroot 2014 - Present
F Becker Enterprises, Aurify Brands dba/ The Little Beet 2012 - Present
f becker enterprises 2012 - Present
EMM Group Inc 2009 - 2012
The Chopping Block 2008 - 2008
patina group 2005 - 2007
restaurant associates 2005 - 2007
aureole 1993 - 2007
starr restaurant organization 2005 - 2006
grand hospitality 2002 - 2004
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1987 — 1991
bs, speech public communications
Hungryroot 2014 - Present
F Becker Enterprises, Aurify Brands dba/ The Little Beet 2012 - Present
f becker enterprises 2012 - Present
EMM Group Inc 2009 - 2012
The Chopping Block 2008 - 2008
patina group 2005 - 2007
restaurant associates 2005 - 2007
aureole 1993 - 2007
starr restaurant organization 2005 - 2006
grand hospitality 2002 - 2004
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1987 — 1991
bs, speech public communications
Thomas Kaefring's The Chopping Block Experience 2006 - 2009
Job Independent Illustrator and Graphic Design Professional
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Various studios and advertising agencies 1997 - Present
The Chopping Block 2006 - 2009
Skills
Typography, Logo Design, Art Direction, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Event Planning, Customer Service, Illustration, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Food, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Concept Development
Education
University of Iowa
Various studios and advertising agencies 1997 - Present
The Chopping Block 2006 - 2009
Skills
Typography, Logo Design, Art Direction, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Event Planning, Customer Service, Illustration, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Food, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Concept Development
Education
University of Iowa
Dave Kornecki's The Chopping Block Experience December 2005 - June 2007
Job Committee Administrator at Minnesota Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Minnesota Senate January 2013 - Present
Northwestern University September 2010 - April 2014
IL House of Representatives June 2009 - January 2011
Social Security Administration June 2007 - May 2009
DePaul University August 2006 - June 2007
The Chopping Block December 2005 - June 2007
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts February 2004 - November 2005
Au Bon Pain April 2002 - September 2003
Levy Restaurants November 2001 - April 2002
Tru September 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Federal Government, State Government, Research, Report Writing, Legislative Affairs, Economics, Strategic Communications, Public Finance, Political Strategy, Driving Efficiency, Standards Compliance, Public Speaking, University Teaching, Academic Writing, Coaching Staff, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Chef, Personal Chef Services, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Politics, Training
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2010
MPPA, Public Policy
DePaul University 2005 — 2007
History, Economics
Kendall College 1999 — 2001
AAS, Culinary Arts
University of Iowa 1997 — 1999
WWSHS 1993 — 1997
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minnesota Senate January 2013 - Present
Northwestern University September 2010 - April 2014
IL House of Representatives June 2009 - January 2011
Social Security Administration June 2007 - May 2009
DePaul University August 2006 - June 2007
The Chopping Block December 2005 - June 2007
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts February 2004 - November 2005
Au Bon Pain April 2002 - September 2003
Levy Restaurants November 2001 - April 2002
Tru September 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Federal Government, State Government, Research, Report Writing, Legislative Affairs, Economics, Strategic Communications, Public Finance, Political Strategy, Driving Efficiency, Standards Compliance, Public Speaking, University Teaching, Academic Writing, Coaching Staff, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Chef, Personal Chef Services, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Politics, Training
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2010
MPPA, Public Policy
DePaul University 2005 — 2007
History, Economics
Kendall College 1999 — 2001
AAS, Culinary Arts
University of Iowa 1997 — 1999
WWSHS 1993 — 1997
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Megan Lentine's The Chopping Block Experience October 2009 - June 2011
Job Associate Client Manager at Nielsen Perishables Group
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Nielsen Perishables Group July 2015 - Present
DMC Engineering December 2013 - July 2015
Whole Foods Market February 2013 - June 2013
Whole Foods Market July 2011 - January 2013
Whole Foods Market February 2010 - July 2011
The Chopping Block October 2009 - June 2011
Argosy University November 2008 - February 2010
Argosy University October 2006 - November 2008
Junior Achievement of Chicago February 2005 - August 2006
Family Focus, Inc. August 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Training, Volunteer Management, Management, Program Management, Project Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Time Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Program Development
Education
Butler University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business and Marketing
Butler University - College of Business Administration 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Nielsen Perishables Group July 2015 - Present
DMC Engineering December 2013 - July 2015
Whole Foods Market February 2013 - June 2013
Whole Foods Market July 2011 - January 2013
Whole Foods Market February 2010 - July 2011
The Chopping Block October 2009 - June 2011
Argosy University November 2008 - February 2010
Argosy University October 2006 - November 2008
Junior Achievement of Chicago February 2005 - August 2006
Family Focus, Inc. August 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Training, Volunteer Management, Management, Program Management, Project Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Time Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Program Development
Education
Butler University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business and Marketing
Butler University - College of Business Administration 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
George Robinson IV's The Chopping Block Experience May 2012 - December 2012
Job ESearch Marketing Analyst I
Industry Online Media
Experience
CDK Global May 2014 - Present
Que'd Up October 2011 - Present
N'Digo Magazine/ Hartman Publishing October 2011 - Present
Parle Magazine December 2010 - Present
The Vitality Group January 2013 - April 2014
The Chopping Block May 2012 - December 2012
The Advanced Group of Companies October 2010 - June 2011
NRC Realty Advisors, LLC May 2009 - October 2010
Advanced Group of Companies July 2007 - May 2009
Walrus Brands June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, PeopleSoft, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Great Plains Software, Finance, Analytical Skills, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Journal Entries, Payroll, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Office, Auditing, SEO, Google Adwords, Adsense, WordPress, Micro, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Joomla, Fact-checking, Salesforce.com, Bing Ads Accredited..., Cash Flow, GAAP, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Customer Service, Management
Education
Patten University 2013 — 2015
Associate's Degree, General Studies, Concentration in Business, N/A
Lincoln College 2004 — 2005
Thornwood Highschool
CDK Global May 2014 - Present
Que'd Up October 2011 - Present
N'Digo Magazine/ Hartman Publishing October 2011 - Present
Parle Magazine December 2010 - Present
The Vitality Group January 2013 - April 2014
The Chopping Block May 2012 - December 2012
The Advanced Group of Companies October 2010 - June 2011
NRC Realty Advisors, LLC May 2009 - October 2010
Advanced Group of Companies July 2007 - May 2009
Walrus Brands June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, PeopleSoft, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Great Plains Software, Finance, Analytical Skills, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Journal Entries, Payroll, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Office, Auditing, SEO, Google Adwords, Adsense, WordPress, Micro, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Joomla, Fact-checking, Salesforce.com, Bing Ads Accredited..., Cash Flow, GAAP, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Customer Service, Management
Education
Patten University 2013 — 2015
Associate's Degree, General Studies, Concentration in Business, N/A
Lincoln College 2004 — 2005
Thornwood Highschool
Eric Haseltine's The Chopping Block Experience June 2008 - December 2014
Job Program Manager, Experience Design
Industry Internet
Experience
Adobe December 2014 - Present
School of Visual Arts June 2010 - Present
The Chopping Block June 2008 - December 2014
Skills
Interaction Design, CSS3, Wordpress, Concept Development, Typography, WordPress, CSS, Flash Animation, Graphics, Social Media
Education
Cornell University 2003 — 2008
BS, Operations Research, Project Management
Adobe December 2014 - Present
School of Visual Arts June 2010 - Present
The Chopping Block June 2008 - December 2014
Skills
Interaction Design, CSS3, Wordpress, Concept Development, Typography, WordPress, CSS, Flash Animation, Graphics, Social Media
Education
Cornell University 2003 — 2008
BS, Operations Research, Project Management
Krystle (Singletary) Ross's The Chopping Block Experience May 2014 - July 2015
Job Experienced in Digital Media and Event Planning
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Hyatt Regency July 2015 - Present
The Chopping Block May 2014 - July 2015
Centro August 2010 - January 2014
Omnicom Group August 2008 - August 2010
Food for Thought August 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, SEM, Event Planning, Event Management, Cooking
Education
Kendall College 2003 — 2005
AAS, Culinary
University of Illinois at Chicago
Hyatt Regency July 2015 - Present
The Chopping Block May 2014 - July 2015
Centro August 2010 - January 2014
Omnicom Group August 2008 - August 2010
Food for Thought August 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, SEM, Event Planning, Event Management, Cooking
Education
Kendall College 2003 — 2005
AAS, Culinary
University of Illinois at Chicago
Liz Songer's The Chopping Block Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Director of Operations, The Chopping Block
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Chopping Block May 2012 - Present
Vistage 2013 - 2015
The Chopping Block May 2002 - May 2011
Jayson Home & Garden May 2000 - May 2002
Uncle Dan's June 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Food, Retail, Budgets, Menu Development, Marketing, Restaurants, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Strategic Planning, Catering, Sales, Management, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Hospitality, Social Media, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Cooking, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Leadership, Forecasting, Food & Beverage
Education
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
BA in Journalism, Advertising
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
BA in Art History
The Chopping Block May 2012 - Present
Vistage 2013 - 2015
The Chopping Block May 2002 - May 2011
Jayson Home & Garden May 2000 - May 2002
Uncle Dan's June 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Food, Retail, Budgets, Menu Development, Marketing, Restaurants, Event Management, Culinary Skills, Strategic Planning, Catering, Sales, Management, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Hospitality, Social Media, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Cooking, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Leadership, Forecasting, Food & Beverage
Education
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
BA in Journalism, Advertising
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
BA in Art History
Cassandra Watkiss's The Chopping Block Experience July 2011 - June 2013
Job Human Resources and Accounting at CJK Foods
Industry Human Resources
Experience
CJK Foods July 2013 - Present
Cassandra Watkiss Bookkeeping October 2009 - Present
The Chopping Block July 2011 - June 2013
Devine Sports October 1998 - October 2009
Chancellor Broadcasting September 1992 - October 1998
Skills
Budgets, Employee Benefits, Sponsorship, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Invoicing, Cassandra, Account Management, Accounting, Payroll, Sales, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2004
Bachelors, Communications
CJK Foods July 2013 - Present
Cassandra Watkiss Bookkeeping October 2009 - Present
The Chopping Block July 2011 - June 2013
Devine Sports October 1998 - October 2009
Chancellor Broadcasting September 1992 - October 1998
Skills
Budgets, Employee Benefits, Sponsorship, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Invoicing, Cassandra, Account Management, Accounting, Payroll, Sales, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2004
Bachelors, Communications
Christine Nashashibi's The Chopping Block Experience March 2011 - March 2012
Job Independent Business Owner at Exploradores Chicago
Industry Retail
Experience
Marshall Associates Inc. March 2012 - February 2013
The Chopping Block March 2011 - March 2012
PetSmart March 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Sales, Social Networking, Sales Operations, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Time Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economi
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2007 — 2008
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Marshall Associates Inc. March 2012 - February 2013
The Chopping Block March 2011 - March 2012
PetSmart March 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Sales, Social Networking, Sales Operations, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Time Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economi
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago 2007 — 2008
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Thiago de Mello Bueno's The Chopping Block Experience July 2004 - February 2006
Job User Experience Designer at Kalamuna
Industry Design
Experience
Kalamuna July 2013 - Present
Made of People! January 2000 - Present
OWS September 2011 - Present
Glocal April 2013 - May 2015
Unison Technologies March 2012 - September 2012
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm 2009 - 2011
Toy July 2008 - May 2010
FDT Design 2006 - 2007
The Chopping Block July 2004 - February 2006
Sixbillion.org 2001 - 2004
Skills
User Experience, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Web Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Visual Communication, JavaScript, CSS, User Interface Design, Visual Design, Experience Design, Graphic Design, Information Architecture, Design Strategy, User Interface, HTML 5, Logo Design, Information Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Wireframes, Brand Development, Visual Identity, Illustration, Front-end, Typography, Wire Framing, SASS, Mobile Design, Animation, OmniGraffle, User Research, User-centered Design, HTML5, Heuristic Evaluation, Design Thinking, Static Prototyping, Grunt, Node.js
Education
University of Michigan 1997 — 2000
DASH
Kalamuna July 2013 - Present
Made of People! January 2000 - Present
OWS September 2011 - Present
Glocal April 2013 - May 2015
Unison Technologies March 2012 - September 2012
Eagle Street Rooftop Farm 2009 - 2011
Toy July 2008 - May 2010
FDT Design 2006 - 2007
The Chopping Block July 2004 - February 2006
Sixbillion.org 2001 - 2004
Skills
User Experience, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Web Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Visual Communication, JavaScript, CSS, User Interface Design, Visual Design, Experience Design, Graphic Design, Information Architecture, Design Strategy, User Interface, HTML 5, Logo Design, Information Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Wireframes, Brand Development, Visual Identity, Illustration, Front-end, Typography, Wire Framing, SASS, Mobile Design, Animation, OmniGraffle, User Research, User-centered Design, HTML5, Heuristic Evaluation, Design Thinking, Static Prototyping, Grunt, Node.js
Education
University of Michigan 1997 — 2000
DASH
Lisa Duryea's The Chopping Block Experience February 2010 - Present
Job Sales Manager at The Chopping Block
Industry Events Services
Experience
The Chopping Block February 2010 - Present
AAA Chicago September 2005 - August 2009
Down Under Endeavors May 2003 - August 2005
Austravel/Aus-Vacations March 1995 - April 2003
Skills
Team Building, Sales, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
Federation University Australia 1992 — 1994
Bachelors, Business
IL Department of Professional Regulation
IL State Insurance Producer License, Licenses: P&C and L&H
Safe Kids Worldwide
Child Passenger Seat Technician
The Chopping Block February 2010 - Present
AAA Chicago September 2005 - August 2009
Down Under Endeavors May 2003 - August 2005
Austravel/Aus-Vacations March 1995 - April 2003
Skills
Team Building, Sales, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
Federation University Australia 1992 — 1994
Bachelors, Business
IL Department of Professional Regulation
IL State Insurance Producer License, Licenses: P&C and L&H
Safe Kids Worldwide
Child Passenger Seat Technician
Allie Caito's The Chopping Block Experience Kitchen DirectorPrimrose SchoolsJuly 2007 - August 2008
Job Chef's Assistant at The Chopping Block
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Chopping Block Kitchen DirectorPrimrose SchoolsJuly 2007 - August 2008
Education
Kendall College 2008 — 2010
Associates, Culinary Arts
Hanover College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Art History
The Chopping Block Kitchen DirectorPrimrose SchoolsJuly 2007 - August 2008
Education
Kendall College 2008 — 2010
Associates, Culinary Arts
Hanover College 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Art History
Kimberly Schwenke's The Chopping Block Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Chef Instructor at The Chopping Block
Industry Restaurants
Experience
The Chopping Block August 2011 - Present
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants April 2008 - May 2011
Sepia Restaurant April 2007 - April 2008
The Carolina Inn June 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hotels, Food, Hospitality Management, Pastry, Hospitality Industry, Recipes, Fine Dining, Catering, Banquets, Cuisine, Cooking, Sanitation, Desserts, Food Service, Gourmet
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2014
French Culinary Institute 2001 — 2001
Gran Diplome, Pastry Arts
The Chopping Block August 2011 - Present
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants April 2008 - May 2011
Sepia Restaurant April 2007 - April 2008
The Carolina Inn June 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hotels, Food, Hospitality Management, Pastry, Hospitality Industry, Recipes, Fine Dining, Catering, Banquets, Cuisine, Cooking, Sanitation, Desserts, Food Service, Gourmet
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2014
French Culinary Institute 2001 — 2001
Gran Diplome, Pastry Arts
Earl Clarkston's The Chopping Block Experience May 2004 - June 2009
Job General Manager at Solstice Sunglasses
Industry Retail
Experience
Solstice Sunglasses August 2015 - Present
Marbles: The Brain Store February 2013 - August 2015
Marbles: The Brain Store June 2009 - February 2013
The Chopping Block May 2004 - June 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Store Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Merchandising, Sales, Time Management, Budgets, Outlook, Employee Training, Retail Sales, Product Development, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Creative Direction, Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Hospitality, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Training, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Management, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Loss Prevention, Social Networking, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BA), IT and Business Management
Solstice Sunglasses August 2015 - Present
Marbles: The Brain Store February 2013 - August 2015
Marbles: The Brain Store June 2009 - February 2013
The Chopping Block May 2004 - June 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Store Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Merchandising, Sales, Time Management, Budgets, Outlook, Employee Training, Retail Sales, Product Development, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Creative Direction, Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Hospitality, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Training, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Social Media, Event Management, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Loss Prevention, Social Networking, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BA), IT and Business Management
Rebecca Hampton's The Chopping Block Experience March 2014 - Present
Job HR Generalist at SGA Youth and Family Services
Industry Human Resources
Experience
SGA Youth and Family Services January 2015 - Present
The Chopping Block March 2014 - Present
MAB Consulting January 2014 - Present
Randstad November 2013 - Present
Sur La Table November 2010 - October 2013
Xerox March 2012 - November 2012
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas July 2010 - September 2011
Texas Volunteer Management Conference 2010 - 2011
Mardel October 2008 - March 2010
Tronox October 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Grants, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Volunteer Training, Kronos, ADP Payroll, Microsoft Publisher, Crystal Reports, Store Management, Store Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Inventory, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Control, Catering, Baking, Restaurant Management, Fundraising, Mac, recr, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Employee Management, Employee Training, Employee Recognition, Non-profit Volunteer, Volunteering, Recruiting, Leadership, Time Management, Human Resources, Training, Management
Education
University of Oklahoma 2007 — 2011
Master, Human Relation w/concentration Human Resources & Diversity, 3.78
University of Oklahoma 2004 — 2007
Bachelors, Liberal Studies; leadership (BLS), 3.2
SGA Youth and Family Services January 2015 - Present
The Chopping Block March 2014 - Present
MAB Consulting January 2014 - Present
Randstad November 2013 - Present
Sur La Table November 2010 - October 2013
Xerox March 2012 - November 2012
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas July 2010 - September 2011
Texas Volunteer Management Conference 2010 - 2011
Mardel October 2008 - March 2010
Tronox October 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Grants, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Volunteer Training, Kronos, ADP Payroll, Microsoft Publisher, Crystal Reports, Store Management, Store Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Inventory, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Control, Catering, Baking, Restaurant Management, Fundraising, Mac, recr, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Employee Management, Employee Training, Employee Recognition, Non-profit Volunteer, Volunteering, Recruiting, Leadership, Time Management, Human Resources, Training, Management
Education
University of Oklahoma 2007 — 2011
Master, Human Relation w/concentration Human Resources & Diversity, 3.78
University of Oklahoma 2004 — 2007
Bachelors, Liberal Studies; leadership (BLS), 3.2
Susanne Wiesen's The Chopping Block Experience September 2012 - September 2014
Job CFO at Kase Orion CFO
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Kase Orion CFO September 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block September 2012 - September 2014
self employed June 2005 - September 2012
Food For Thought January 2003 - May 2005
Private Power LLC October 2001 - December 2002
The Quaker Oats Company 1987 - 1998
Skills
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Business Planning, Mergers, Due Diligence
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1984 — 1986
MBA, Finance, Accounting
Stanford University 1978 — 1982
AB, Psychology
Thomas Jefferson High School
Kase Orion CFO September 2014 - Present
The Chopping Block September 2012 - September 2014
self employed June 2005 - September 2012
Food For Thought January 2003 - May 2005
Private Power LLC October 2001 - December 2002
The Quaker Oats Company 1987 - 1998
Skills
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Finance, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Business Planning, Mergers, Due Diligence
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1984 — 1986
MBA, Finance, Accounting
Stanford University 1978 — 1982
AB, Psychology
Thomas Jefferson High School
Kayla Benegas's The Chopping Block Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Class Assistant at The Chopping Block
Industry Restaurants
Experience
The Chopping Block March 2013 - Present
Blue Plate April 2012 - Present
Van Ru Credit Corporation February 2007 - August 2012
Blackberry Farm 2012 - 2012
Skills
Event Management, Restaurants, Social Skills, Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
The Chopping Block March 2013 - Present
Blue Plate April 2012 - Present
Van Ru Credit Corporation February 2007 - August 2012
Blackberry Farm 2012 - 2012
Skills
Event Management, Restaurants, Social Skills, Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
kathleen Lunetto's The Chopping Block Experience 2007 - 2010
Job Chef Owner at Savor and Relish
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Surfas 2013 - Present
Prep Kitchen Essentials 2013 - Present
Self-employed 2010 - Present
The Chopping Block 2007 - 2010
Whole Foods Market 1999 - 2005
Skills
Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Food, Catering, Food Service, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Cooking, Cuisine, Recipes, Restaurant Management, Banquets, Food Safety, Hospitality
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Surfas 2013 - Present
Prep Kitchen Essentials 2013 - Present
Self-employed 2010 - Present
The Chopping Block 2007 - 2010
Whole Foods Market 1999 - 2005
Skills
Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Food, Catering, Food Service, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Cooking, Cuisine, Recipes, Restaurant Management, Banquets, Food Safety, Hospitality
Education
The Culinary Institute of America
Carolyn Engelmann's The Chopping Block Experience July 2005 - Present
Job Chef, Teacher, Writer, Editor at The Chopping Block
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Chopping Block July 2005 - Present
US Foods December 2012 - Present
Dolby Laboratories January 2012 - Present
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Chicago January 2004 - September 2005
Giselle's August 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Copy Writing, Text Editing, Copy Editing, Recipe Testing, Recipe Development, Recipe Writing, Proofreading, Cooking, Teaching Classes, Training Leadership, InDesign, Recipes
Education
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (Le Cordon Bleu) 1999 — 2000
Certificate in Baking and Pastry, Baking and Pastry
Michigan State University
Linguistics
San Francisco State University
Interdisciplinary Social Science
The Chopping Block July 2005 - Present
US Foods December 2012 - Present
Dolby Laboratories January 2012 - Present
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Chicago January 2004 - September 2005
Giselle's August 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Copy Writing, Text Editing, Copy Editing, Recipe Testing, Recipe Development, Recipe Writing, Proofreading, Cooking, Teaching Classes, Training Leadership, InDesign, Recipes
Education
The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago (Le Cordon Bleu) 1999 — 2000
Certificate in Baking and Pastry, Baking and Pastry
Michigan State University
Linguistics
San Francisco State University
Interdisciplinary Social Science
Helge Pedersen's The Chopping Block Experience March 2007 - October 2011
Job Owner of Salted Pig Catering
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Salted Pig March 2007 - Present
Amira Foods June 2014 - September 2015
Flavour Cooking School June 2012 - September 2015
The Chopping Block March 2007 - October 2011
The Breakers Palm Beach 2002 - 2003
The Breakers Palm Beach 2002 - 2003
Skills
Recipes, Chef, Cooking, Catering, Culinary Skills, Food, Menu Development, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Personal Chef Services
Education
Florida Culinary Institute 2001 — 2003
Associate’s Degree, Culinary Arts
Furman University 1997 — 2001
Geology/Earth Science, General
Salted Pig March 2007 - Present
Amira Foods June 2014 - September 2015
Flavour Cooking School June 2012 - September 2015
The Chopping Block March 2007 - October 2011
The Breakers Palm Beach 2002 - 2003
The Breakers Palm Beach 2002 - 2003
Skills
Recipes, Chef, Cooking, Catering, Culinary Skills, Food, Menu Development, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Personal Chef Services
Education
Florida Culinary Institute 2001 — 2003
Associate’s Degree, Culinary Arts
Furman University 1997 — 2001
Geology/Earth Science, General