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Charlotte Galley

Ludlow,VT

Summary

Experienced professional with a background in organization, planning, communication, marketing, management, education, and culinary success. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges and allows for the utilization of interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef & Events Planner

14 West Hamilton Street Club
10.2018 - Current
  • Successfully managed a small private Club of 130 close-knit members, and a small team of 4 staff
  • Planned events, from regular lunches and dinners, to monthly cocktail parties, both on and off site, and 3 large annual parties at various historic locations
  • Planned and executed all the food preparation for each Club event
  • I currently handle all the marketing and event logistics for the Club

Chef Instructor

Baltimore Chef Shop, Community College of Baltimore County, Girl Next Door
  • Acknowledged for thoughtful, practical, creative, and balanced execution of lesson plans
  • Widely recognised for outstanding culinary instruction for individuals of all abilities and ages
  • A champion for Localism, Zero Waste, Health, Holistic, and Mindful Eating
  • Consistently host a thriving environment of acceptance, empowerment, approachability, and fun

Chef / Co-Owner

Girl Next Door, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts
  • Initiate, execute, and monitor events activities for 10s to 1000s of participants with optimal results
  • Hire, train, and supervise highly successful, passionate, and satisfied working teams
  • Establish positive vendor relationships & consistently exceed client expectations
  • Manage artist & food vendors, partners, talent, and guests, at high volume street festivals

Chef / Cook

Cultivating Inner Stillness, Schooner Tree of Life, Girl Next Door, Wild Ginger, Piccolo’s, Gemelli Desserts, Whole Foods, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts
  • Creative and exceptional planning and execution of menu and culinary activities
  • Successfully maintain the highest quality standards
  • Increase profitability and labor wages with creative and efficient management of resources
  • Responsible for hiring, training, and developing supportive and effective team environments

Writer / Journalist

The Diabetes Council, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Community College of Baltimore County, Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association, Charm TV, Old Line Plate
  • Capitalized on opportunities for research, recipe creation, writing, photo shoots, and promotion on local and national news programs, and in newsletters, magazines, and blogs

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Culinary Arts: Professional Cooking, Baking & Pastry, and Restaurant and Hotel Management

Baltimore International Culinary College
Baltimore, Maryland

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google G Suite
  • Website Development
  • Strong work ethic
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Special events
  • Creative thinking
  • Dietary restrictions
  • Policy development
  • Customer retention
  • Written communication
  • Project management
  • Vendor relationships
  • Team Training

Hobbies and Interests

Entertaining, Traveling, Herb Gardening, Raising Hens, Hiking, Yoga, Meditation, Balance

Other Experience

  • Earlier career activities include:
  • Assistant Manager of Sur la Table cookware store, Baltimore, MD
  • 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

Timeline

Executive Chef & Events Planner

14 West Hamilton Street Club
10.2018 - Current

Chef Instructor

Baltimore Chef Shop, Community College of Baltimore County, Girl Next Door

Chef / Co-Owner

Girl Next Door, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts

Chef / Cook

Cultivating Inner Stillness, Schooner Tree of Life, Girl Next Door, Wild Ginger, Piccolo’s, Gemelli Desserts, Whole Foods, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts

Writer / Journalist

The Diabetes Council, Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts, Community College of Baltimore County, Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association, Charm TV, Old Line Plate

Bachelor's Degree - Culinary Arts: Professional Cooking, Baking & Pastry, and Restaurant and Hotel Management

Baltimore International Culinary College