Amanda White Baird
Charleston, SC 29492
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Education
French Culinary Institute - New York, NY
October 2006 - April 2007
Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts. Intensive course of culinary study and 600 hours of hands on practical training in classic French cooking techniques.
Harvard College - Cambridge, MA
2001-2005
Received AB in English and American Literature and Language.
Greenwich Academy – Greenwich, CT
1996-2000
Professional Experience
Jonas White’s Better Butter; New York, NY – Co-founder
November 2009 – present
A line of gourmet flavored butter available throughout the Northeast, including at Dean and Deluca. Runner-up in the Rooster Design Group’s Next Big Small Brand Contest and featured in Real Simple.
Jonas White Catering; New York, NY – Co-founder and chef
May 2008 - present
Focus on on-site smaller (8-75) events ranging from cocktail and dinner parties to cooking lessons and weekly food delivery.
Private Chef and House Manager; New York, NY and East Hampton, NY
May 2007 – May 2008
Responsible for two to three meals daily for up to ten people and managing household, including staff.
L'Ecole; New York, NY – Student Cook
January – April 2007
Worked in garde manger, poissonier, saucier, and pastry stations. Average covers from 40-100. Assisted in preparation of staff meal for 120 people.
Canard, Inc.; New York, NY – Garde Manger and Pastry
August – October 2006
Worked in garde manger and pastry at top drawer catering and event planning company.
Sannberg LLC and Madstone Distribution; New York, NY – Assistant to CEO
July 2005 – July 2006
Executive Assistant to the CEO of a startup film company and established film distribution company.
Summer Work Experience
HF Bar Ranch; Saddlestring, WY – Wrangler
Summer 2004
Responsible for taking guests out on trails rides and jointly responsible for the care and management of 250 ranch-owned and leased horses.
Bloomberg, L.P.; New York, NY - Intern
Summer 2003
Responsible for training newspaper affiliates on the use of the Bloomberg Terminal.
The Daggett House Inn; Edgartown, MA – Front Desk Receptionist
Summer 2002
North Castle Partners, L.L.C.; Greenwich, CT – Intern
Summer 2001
Intern in the Finance Department of Private Equity Firm.
Paul Schockemohle (PSI); Muhlen, Germany – Working Student at commercial stable Summer
2000
Other
Equestrian Show Jumping: Junior Olympics
August 2001
Individual and Team Gold Medalist
Also: Servsafe certified. Knowledge of the Bloomberg Terminal, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Working knowledge of French. Enjoy horseback riding, cooking, film, travel, running, reading.