Charlotte L. S. Galley
***************@*******.***; 443-***-****
Chef Event Planner Organizer Educator Manager Marketer Writer Traveler
I bring years of organization, planning, communication, marketing, management, team building, education, and culinary experience, to a creative, supportive, and dynamic environment Experience
Chef (1994 – Present)
o Chef Instructor Baltimore Chef Shop, Community College of Baltimore County, Girl Next Door
Create thoughtful, practical, creative, and balanced lesson plans for special diets, national & international cuisines, and healthy local versions of those
Provide hands on culinary instruction for individuals of all abilities and ages
Integrate the concepts of Localism, Zero Waste, Health, and Mindful Eating into lessons
Create an environment of acceptance, empowerment, approachability, and success o Planner / Manager / Supervisor Girl Next Door, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts
● Marketing & sales
● Planning, ordering, monitoring, and execution of event activities
● Team hiring, training, management
● Vendor relationships & client satisfaction
● Manage and laise artists, food vendors, talent, partners, guests, and organizers of high volume street festivals
o Chef / Sous Chef / Cook S chooner Tree of Life, Girl Next Door, Wild Ginger, Piccolo’s, Gemelli Desserts, Whole Foods Market, Baltimore Farmers Market & Bazaar
Plan and execute menu and culinary activities
Vendor & customer care, satisfaction, and exceeding expectations
Practice, teach, monitor and maintain quality standards
Manage food and labor costs
Hire, train, and develop supportive and effective team environments o Writer / Journalist S chool of Food, The Diabetes Council, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Community College of Baltimore County, Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association, Charm TV, Girl Next Door
Research, recipe creation, writing, photo shoots, and promotion on local and national news programs, and in newsletters, magazines, and blogs Assistant Store Manager Sur la Table (March 2012 – October 2015) o Hire, develop, and inspire a top performing team to drive sales and exceed customer expectations o Manage staff, scheduling, training, safety, and inventory, as well as handle customer concerns and complaints Marketing Director & Realtor Weichert, Long & Foster, and Coldwell Banker Real Estate (1999 –2011) o Advocate, negotiate, and laise for client with all the activities involved with buying or selling real estate o Develop and execute promotional strategies, including social media and print materials for two real estate office, their Realtors, and their listings
Charlotte L. S. Galley
***************@*******.***; 443-***-****
Chef Event Planner Organizer Educator Manager Marketer Writer Traveler
Experience Continued
Earlier career activities include:
● Membership Secretary for the National League of Conservation Voters, Washington, DC
● Receptionist and Researcher for the Environmental Policy Institute, and Friends of the Earth, Washington, DC
● Secretary for the Director of Marketing at the American Chemical Society, Washington, DC
● Secretary and Researcher for Harmon & Weiss/Harmon Curran & Tousley, law firm, Washington, DC Computer Skills
● Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Publisher, Excel)
● Google G Suite
● Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Blog)
● Website Development
Leisure Activities
Gardening / Raising Hens / Hiking / Entertaining / Traveling / Yoga / Meditation Education
Baltimore International Culinary College, Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts: Professional Cooking, Baking & Pastry, and Restaurant and Hotel Management
References
Furnished upon request