Professional Summary
Each plate is a portal and every glass a gateway. I specialize in food storytelling, folding research into editorial craft and blending it with visual production to explore the past, present, and future of what we cook, eat, and drink across print, digital, and television.
Experience
Writing and Editing
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FOOD NETWORK, Recipe Editor
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CHOWHOUND, Features Writer
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GAEL GREENE, Writing & Editorial Assistant
Research
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MODERNIST PIZZA BY MODERNIST CUISINE, Researcher
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Various Confidential Projects in Publishing & Media, Researcher
Social & Digital Media
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USA PAVILION AT EXPO MILANO 2015, Social & Digital Media Coordinator
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EMPELLÓN, Social & Digital Media Coordinator
Television
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TAVOLA PRODUCTIONS, Associate Culinary Producer, “Lidia’s Italy”
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ROCK SHRIMP PRODUCTIONS, Researcher and Associate Producer
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FREELANCE VARIOUS PROJECTS, Associate and Culinary Producer
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EASTERN TV, Associate Casting Producer
Food Styling & Recipe Testing
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The Sullivan Street Bakery Cookbook by Jim Lahey, Food Stylist
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Food & Wine, The New York Times, and Food Network Magazine, Food Stylist
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Tacos: Recipes and Provocations by Alex Stupak, Recipe Tester
Restaurants
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WD-50, New York, NY
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RISTORANTE ILARIO VINCIGUERRA, Gallarate, Italy
Education
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STANLEY M. ISAACS CENTER, Chef Instructor
Skills
Analysis & Evaluation
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Collected and synthesized qualitative and quantitative data for food media projects
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Conducted comparative research across cuisines, histories, and food cultures
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Identified trends in food and dining for editorial and digital storytelling
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Applied digital research tools to streamline content development
Editorial & Research
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Proofread and copyedited manuscripts, articles, and digital content with precision
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Conducted archival and source analysis to contextualize culinary and cultural histories
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Researched and documented culinary practices across print, digital, and TV
Communication
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Conducted interviews with chefs, bakers, and cultural experts
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Reported and documented food stories across multiple platforms
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Collaborated with multilingual teams in English, Spanish, Italian, and Icelandic contexts
Specialized Expertise
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Translated (Spanish, Italian, Icelandic) for editorial, research, and cultural projects
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Conducted historical research in food and culture for books and media
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Developed and tested recipes for cookbooks, magazines, and production
Languages
Spanish
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Native fluency
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Professional translation & editorial work
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Cultural and historical research
Italian
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Advanced proficiency
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Applied in research, translation, and cross-cultural collaboration
Icelandic
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Conversational proficiency
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Cultural research and communication
Education
Syracuse University
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Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
French Culinary Institute (presently The Institute for Culinary Education)
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Classic Culinary Arts
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Art of International Bread Baking
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Italian Culinary Academy — a joint program with ALMA, La Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana in Colorno, Italy