Work Experience
Co-owner/Head Chef, Konnect Kafe L.L.C: January 2017 - Present
Food group focused on starting service based initiatives
Create and test potential recipes for events
Certificated Staff CTE Culinary Arts (1.0 FTE), Sequoia High School: August 2019 - June 2021
Prepare and execute curriculum and lesson plans
Includes creating/presenting slide decks, giving culinary demonstrations, and overseeing student work in professional kitchen environment
Manage food orders, inventory and budget
Grade assignments and manage students grade books in Canvas LMS
Certificated Staff CTE Culinary Arts (0.2 FTE), Burlingame High School: August - December 2018
Taught Foods & Nutrition in accordance with department curriculum maps
Manage lessons and grades using Canvas LMS
Oversee students in kitchen for food nutrition labs
In-house Caterer, Kee Konnections Inc.: September 2009 - December 2018
Plan menu for fundraising/update events around client theme
Execute planned menu for 15-30 guests
Lead decisions on décor, design, and display
Set-up tables, cutlery, décor, etc. for event
Student Athlete-Academic Services Tutor, University of Southern California
Private Tutor, Burlingame CA
Education
Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park: August 2020 - Present
MProf in Food Business
Emphasis in Food Products/Concepts
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, London: 2016
Le Grande Diplome
Diplome de Cuisine - Classical French Cuisine
Diplome de Patisserie - Classical French Pastry
Diploma in Culinary Management
University of Southern California, Los Angeles: January 2013 - December 2015
B.S. Mathematics/Economics cum laude
Le Cordon Bleu School, Paris: Summer 2013
Certificate in Intensive Basic Cuisine
Burlingame High School: 2009 - 2012
Certificates & Awards
Teaching Certificates:
Clear Teaching Credential in Career Technical Education: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
SMCCD Quality Online Learning and Teaching Certificate
Google Educator Certification, Level 1
Culinary/Hospitality Certificates:
RSPH Level 4 Award in Food Safety (Manager)
Guest Service Gold Certificate
Awards:
Regional Jefferson Award for Public Service
Dean’s List at University of Southern California: Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Volunteer Experience
Kee Konnections Inc.: December 2007 - Present
Travel to Ethiopia to teach English to grades PreK-10
Started and manage the first night school in Dessie, Ethiopia for women enslaved in servitude
Lunch and supply outreach to the homeless in San Francisco
S.A.Y YES! Central City Community Outreach, Los Angeles: Fall 2014 - Fall 2015
Volunteer tutor: Tutored middle and high school students in various subjects with a math emphasis
Alpha Gamma Omega Fraternity, University of Southern California: Spring 2013 - December 2015
· Librarian: Manages the organization and upkeep of the fraternity library
· New Member Educator: Educates new members in Fraternity and University traditions, including lesson planning and test administration
Excellent knowledge of French and English culinary and pastry terms
Conversational Italian
Languages
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