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Abbey Franklin

Pisgah Forest,NC

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Friends & Neighbors Group
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.

Line Cook

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
05.2023 - 02.2025
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.

AB-Tech Culinary Competition Team (Hot Foods Team)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • AB-Tech's culinary competition team competes in a prestigious American Culinary Federation National Convention.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • The Captain of the 2025 American Culinary Federation National Student Team of the Year.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Retail Manager + Creative Voice

Carolina Ground L3C
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Creative intel on products and food marketing.
  • Acted as a team leader, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Mill Machine Operator & Graphic Designer

Echoview Fiber Mill
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed on production team operating various fiber machine processes for yarn production.
  • Graphic Designer and product development collaborator.

Cofounder

Baltimore Community Fridge
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Project started from scratch- worked jointly with startup partner to problem solve and work on solutions.
  • Networked with community members to gauge interest in “fridge movement”.

Farmer & Community member, Volunteer Farmer

Blue Light Junction
04.2019 - 05.2021
  • A natural dye alternative studio and color lab, retail space, dye garden, and educational facility.
  • Collaborated with farmers and community members to plant natural dyes and network for 3 years.

Natural Dye Technician & Production Assistant

Neighborhood Fiber Company
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Worked directly under supervisor- gave daily reports, monitored all aspects of solo project; was trusted to self teach and problem solve on own.
  • Honed and perfected indigo and Japanese dyeing techniques “Shibori”.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Fiber/Textiles

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
05.2021

Skills

  • Servesafe Certified
  • Graphic Design Computer Skills
  • Textiles
  • Leadership
  • Project Management Collaborator
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Creative and Resourceful
  • Multitasking and Organization

Accomplishments

    2023-2024 - (AHLA) American Hotel and Lodging Association Scholarship Nominee

    Fall 2022-Fall 2027 - ServeSafe Certified

    Fall 2022 - President's List

    Oct. 2022-July 2023 - AB-Tech's Culinary Competition Team (Hot Foods Team)

    Spring 2021 - Outstanding Achievement in Leadership (MICA)

    2020-2021 - Center for Craft, Windgate-Lamar Fellowship Award Nomination (MICA)

    2019 - Barbara Kuhlman Foundation Scholarship Recipient

    2018-2021 - Maryland Institute College of Art Dean's List

    2018-2019 - Maryland Institute College of Art Competitive Scholarship Recipient

    2017-2021 - The Davinci Award Scholarship, A.R.T.S Scholarship, Dean's Grant, Creative Vision Award



Timeline

Chef De Partie

Friends & Neighbors Group
08.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
05.2023 - 02.2025

AB-Tech Culinary Competition Team (Hot Foods Team)

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
10.2022 - 07.2024

Retail Manager + Creative Voice

Carolina Ground L3C
07.2022 - 05.2023

Mill Machine Operator & Graphic Designer

Echoview Fiber Mill
07.2021 - 07.2022

Natural Dye Technician & Production Assistant

Neighborhood Fiber Company
06.2020 - 10.2020

Cofounder

Baltimore Community Fridge
04.2020 - 05.2021

Farmer & Community member, Volunteer Farmer

Blue Light Junction
04.2019 - 05.2021

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Fiber/Textiles

Maryland Institute College of Art

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