Culinary Overview
Culinary Strategist & Sales Professional
I am a trained chef and passionate sales professional who supports global noncommercial partners and the Top 250 national chains in transforming sustainability goals into innovative menu solutions. I can help your teams quantify consumer demand, make hands-on learning approachable, and reach your audience with consumer engagement events by effectively leveraging industry trends and insights.
Colleges & Universities
Non Commercial
Working with schools large, small, independent and managed to increase take rates, meal participation, and raise satisfaction scores by driving menu innovation and product versatility to meet student demand.
Healthcare
As a partner to the nation’s leading managed healthcare and nutrition company, Morrison Healthcare, we grew velocity for Impossible Foods meat an average of 200% by developing and leading a regional activation and training model that helped gain trust and, as a result, drive menu adoption.
B&I
Return to office has meant that companies like Eurest have an increased need for sustainable and trend-forward menu solutions. Through a collaborative effort, my colleagues and I developed a nationwide product strategy, systemwide launch plan, and displaced the leading competitor in the process.
Commercial
Top 250 National Chains
I am excited to support, partner with, and collaborate with several of the top 250 national chains as a Lead Culinary Specialist. I also led menu development for Chopt Salad for almost seven years and spoke the language of chains–large and small. From menu and recipe development to operations and product training, I’ve done it!
Emerging Brands & Global Partners
Whether the brand is emerging and looking to break into food service or the global leader in food service contract management, I have a passion for helping those brands connect with their audience through product innovation, navigating product adoption, and growing longterm menu placements.
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