Experience
The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Relais & Chateaux Farm-to-Table American restaurant (Walland, TN)
May 2019 – August 2019
CIA Externship
https://www.blackberryfarm.com/
- Prepared and operated Garde Manger station, Canapes
- Assisted with general kitchen operations, prep, and expediting
- Prepared and executed courses for high-end private events
The Cottage, Westport, CT
May 2017 – August 2017 / May 2018 – August 2018
Chef de Partie / Garde Manger | Upscale Farm-to-Table American restaurant
thecottagewestport.com
- Solely responsible for prep, production, and service of Garde Manger station
- Prep, assisting with other stations, and expediting
Westport Farmers Market, Westport, CT
May 2018 – August 2018
Market Assistant
Savannah Bee Company, Westport, CT
September 2017 - June 2018
Bee Educator / Key Holder / Sales Associate
savannahbee.com
- Responsible for educating guests and answering questions on bees and honey
- Key holder/managerial duties including keeping records, planning and running events, outreach, memos and emails, and strategy
- Recognized for outstanding sales and attitude
- Provided honey tastings, pairing and cooking recommendations
- In depth knowledge of all products, as well as honey and beekeeping
The Whelk, Westport, CT
September 2016 – May 2017 / August 2018
Garde Manger / Commis | Upscale Farm-to-Table American Restaurant
thewhelkwestport.com
- Responsible for prep and service of Garde Manger
- Commis responsible for organizational and prep tasks
- Frequent substitute for service to cover for absent cooks
Education
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
August 2018 – Present
Candidate for Associate in Culinary Arts
Staples High School, Westport CT
August 2014 – January 2018
High School Diploma
- Culinary Arts Teachers Assistant for 4 semesters
- Culinary Club President, sophomore year through graduation
- Production and recipe development for local soup kitchen meal once a month, as well as teaching and planning club meetings
Recognition and Additional Experience