Manager Sales

Resume: Cindy Epstein, Food & Prop Stylist

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www.cindyepstein.com l abliz1@r.postjobfree.com

Overview: As a successful freelance food and prop stylist and a seasoned

entrepreneur who created several very profitable businesses, I bring a

wealth of business savvy, creativity, precision in my craft, and artistic

vision to the table. With years of experience in the food industry and in

varied commercial media my talents include superb marketing and

communication skills, excellent problem solving skills, creative planning,

and reliable execution. I thrive as part of a collaborative, creative team

and maintain a professional and cooperative spirit.

Career Highlights:

. Styled and propped Flying Pans, selected as one of the top 10

cookbooks of 2010 at the Book Expo of America

. Built a profitable and successful off premise catering company and

retail gourmet market

. Sold catering company and retail market after 10 years to expand into

another venture

. Built a media company to produce websites and marketing materials for

several markets

. Developed all menus, planned events, and worked as private chef for

charter yacht company

. Created a catering division for two restaurants to expand their

business

. Assisted in food styling training for aspiring stylists

Career Details:

Food and Prop Stylist: March 2000 - Present, Philadelphia and San Diego

. Styled and propped Flying Pans cookbook, awarded one of the top 10

cookbooks of the year at the Book Expo of America in June 2010

. Perform fresh, modern food/prop styling for advertising, TV, video,

print, and packaging

. Coordinate with numerous producers, photographers, art directors, and

chefs in a variety of media

Partner, Focus Point Media, Inc.: November 1999 - October 2007,

Philadelphia and San Diego

. Created media company to produce websites and marketing materials for

various industries

. Developed trade show exhibits and marketing materials

Owner, Queen of Hearts Catering & Gourmet Market: January 1989 - October

1999, Philadelphia

. Created and managed a high-end off premise catering company and

retail gourmet market

. Maintained annual sales over $1M

. Managed a staff of 40+ individuals

. Won numerous awards for food presentation and quality

Catering & Events Manager, Grapevine Restaurants, Inc.: May 1988 - January

1989, Philadelphia

. Developed profitable catering divisions for the company's two

restaurants

. Managed all sales and marketing, event planning, menus, and staff

Director, Systems & Computer Technology, Inc.: December 1979 - May 1989,

Philadelphia

. Managed Company's most profitable division, all US accounts, and over

75 employees

. Developed marketing seminars and multi-media for product line

. Client liaison on development team for the first administrative

online student information system for colleges and universities

Catering & Events Manager, Arcadia Yachts: October 1986 - June 1987, Ft.

Lauderdale

. Responsible for all menu development, event planning, and catering

Chef, Women of the Sea Catering: October 1986 - June 1987, Ft. Lauderdale

. Chef for private catering company hosting events on yachts and

private planes

Professional Memberships and Ongoing Education:

. International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)

. American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)

. American Photographic Artists (APA)

. Les Dames d'Escoffier

. International Food Styling Conference at Boston University (attendee

and volunteer)

. Continued education in food styling, food writing, and food

photography with industry specialists

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