Hi, I’m
DIANA PÉREZ
New York,NY
Summary
Talented professional good at multitasking, organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Expertise includes writing content on topics diverse topics and for use in different media. Bringing 15 years of related experience. Creative researcher, writer, and editor with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Confidential
Confidential
07.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Job description protected by a non-disclosure agreement
Food Network
Recipe Editor
03.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Edited recipe deliverables for direct-to-consumer products, including live presentations and cooking courses for Food Network Kitchen app
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Edited and adapted 5 to 12 recipes daily to multiple formats according to Food Network brand styles
- Reviewed recipes for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Experienced in a wide variety of cuisines with a focus on recipes and courses shaped by the immigrant experience in the United States, including Korean-, Japanese-, Filippino-, and Mexican-American cuisine
- Collaborated with experienced and novice recipe developers to align recipes according to Food Network brand styles
- Adhered to tight schedule and multiple daily deadlines
- Input recipes following established enterprise workflows
- Collaborated with the digital team to align on major brand initiatives and to support cross-platform opportunities
Stanley M. Isaacs Center
Chef Instructor
09.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Instructor for the fundamental techniques of French and Italian cooking in a classroom and working kitchen
- Supplied one-on-one instruction and attention to at-risk and low-income youth 18-24 years of age preparing to enter the workforce
- Embarked on field trips with students to the Union Square Greenmarket and various specialty shops around New York as part of the program
- Worked with the staff of Advance & Earn at the Stanley M. Isaacs Center to build a 21-week curriculum for culinary instruction
Chowhound
Features Writer
08.2016 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Wrote original recipes for Chowhound Features, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Featured Writer, November 2016
- Photographed all foods for every story
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
Modernist Cuisine
Researcher
11.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Performed research into pizza history, pizzaioli, and ingredients to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collected, organized, and analyzed data from primary historical sources for new, multi-volume exhaustive history of pizza
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding history of pizza.
- Uncovered earliest elements of pizza business in United States using archives and court records in public and private collections
- Researched historical photographs, newspapers, and magazines in Italian and English
- Translated recipes and texts from 14th – 21st century Italian manuscripts into English
- Translated doctoral works from Spanish and German into English
- Consulted with historians and pizzaioli from around world, including Naples, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and New Haven
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Wrote multi-page reports on tight editorial deadlines
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Gael Greene
Writing & Editorial Assistant
06.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Freelance
Food Stylist
09.2010 - 06.2017
Job overview
- · Styled food for cookbooks such as The Sullivan Street Bakery Cookbook by Jim Lahey and Maya Joseph as well as advertising clients including Knorr Soups (Unilever Solutions) and Snap! Kitchen
- · Styled food for publications such as Food & Wine Magazine, The New York Times, Food Network Magazine, Prevention Magazine, Fine Cooking, The New York Times Magazine, Martha Stewart Collection, Nature’s Path, Ladies’ Home Journal, Rachael Ray Magazine, Cooking Light, Southern Living
- · Produced various TV cooking segments including Epicurious.com and “New York Non-Stop”/LX.TV
- Live TV segment training for Epicurious editors at Conde Nast
- Worked with food stylists Lori Powell, Paul Grimes, Maggie Ruggiero, Simon Andrews, Adrienne Anderson, Vivian Lui, and Rebecca Jurkevich.
- Prepped, cooked, and organized food stylists’ kitchen & staging area
- Worked with photographers Romulo Yanes, Iain Bagwell, Quentin Bacon, Jonny Valiant, Hector Sanchez, Con Poulos, and John Kernick.
- Worked on video shoots with chefs such as Masaharu Morimoto; on cookbooks with Nina Simonds, Ron Suhanosky, and Angelo Sosa
Eastern TV
Associate Casting Producer
07.2016 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Researched and interviewed prospective cast members for a reality show based in Los Cabos, Mexico in English and Spanish
- Wrote bios and info charts for executive producers
- Helped create casting decks for pitches and presentations
USA Pavilion At Expo Milano 2015
Social & Digital Media Coordinator
02.2015 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Worked hand-in-hand with the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Consulate General in Milan coordinating social media messaging and digital presence of the USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 across all global digital channels of the US government including embassies, consulates as well as federal, state and local agencies
- Built digital and social media content both in English and Italian based on the USA Pavilion theme, “American Food 2.0,” for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, USA Pavilion blog, and events page on the website
- Helped manage the social media accounts for the USA Pavilion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram before, during and after the Expo Milan 2015, reaching over 1 million impressions for the pavilion
- Photographed and chronicled for social media all dinners by guest chefs including Massimo Bottura, Daniel Humm, David Kinch, Andrew Carmellini, Mark Ladner, Laurent Gras, Rick Bayless, and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, among others, at the James Beard American Restaurant at Seven Stars Galleria, the pop-up restaurant of the USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in downtown Milan
- Coordinated social media and digital coverage of guest chef dinners with their respective media representatives in the United States and Italy
- Documented and covered visits to the USA Pavilion by VIPs such as First Lady Michelle Obama and the Presidential Delegation including Chefs Mario Batali and Carla Hall; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry; U.S.D.A. Secretary Tom Vilsack; Former Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Delegation; Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti; Chefs Lidia Bastianich and José Andres; Diane Von Furstenburg; plus more international celebrities, dignitaries and industry leaders
- Worked with all USA Pavilion partners and corporate sponsors, including Microsoft, GE, 3M, illy, PepsiCo, DuPont, Boeing, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Brand USA, Visit California, The Beaches of Ft. Myers and Sanibel, Travel Oregon, and NUSSLI, among others, marketing special events and unique messaging relating to their participation at Expo Milano 2015
- Coordinated photo shoots and media distribution with media relations teams at Ketchum Italia and Fleishman Hillard
- Coordinated and edited blog posts, including posts by Student Ambassadors covering events at and visitors to the USA Pavilion
- Worked with additional writers from various US government agencies on blog posts for timing and proofreading
- Updated USA Pavilion blog using WordPress, including editing and formatting media such as photos and videos
- Covered all special events at the USA Pavilion and Expo Milano 2015 for live social coverage on Twitter, Periscope, Facebook and Instagram
- Created and distributed weekly e-newsletter with upcoming event & guest chef dinner details, blog posts, sponsor content and photographs of special events
- Managed e-mail list of subscribers to the weekly newsletter
- Presented weekly reports of social media activity of the USA Pavilion
- Collaborated on various Expo-wide projects, initiatives and program themes with Expo Milan 2015 social media team and social media representatives from other pavilions
- Worked with web design team, exhibition designers Thinc Design and Microsoft to coordinate American Food 2.0 app for iOS, Android and Windows
- Updated and maintained Newsroom press clips page and Schedule page on website
- Monitored and managed updates for the USA Pavilion website in general
Empellón
Social & Digital Media Coordinator, Recipe Tester
05.2013 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Organized research trips abroad for restaurant and cookbook projects, including Tacos: Recipes and Provocations and Empellón Al Pastor, using Spanish-speaking skills
- Developed, created and managed social media content for restaurant group; increased number of followers across all platforms three-fold: Instagram (added 4500+ followers); Facebook (added 3000+ followers); Twitter (added 4500+ followers)
- Coordinated Chef Alex Stupak’s participation in Gelinaz! at wd-50, honoring Chef Wylie Dufresne on the restaurant’s 10th anniversary
- Acted as press liaison for Chef Stupak, coordinate all media appearances, including TV interviews, film and photo shoots
- Managed marketing efforts using various email marketing & brand analytic software
- Wrote, tested and edited all recipes for Tacos: Recipes and Provocations and across various media
- Organized all appearances at major food festivals, including Food & Wine Classic in Aspen; Cook It Raw; Robb Report Culinary Masters Competition; South Beach Wine & Food Festival and the New York City Wine & Food Festival
- Photographed all food photos for promotional materials and social media
- Created all packaging and marketing materials for the Push Project with renowned chefs, including Grant Achatz, Dave Beran and Andrew Brochu
- Corresponded in Spanish and Italian with chefs and international food festival organizers including Albert Adriá, Paco Mendez, Enrique Olvera, Alessandro Porcelli of Cook It Raw and Andrea Petrini of Gelinaz!
- Coordinated calendars & schedule for Chef Alex Stupak
- Arranged all travel and shipment of ingredients; coordinate phone conferences with host chefs and kitchens and site visits
- Kept track of all expenses, receipts, reimbursements and payments due
- Executed various administrative tasks, including coordinating maintenance services; liaise with various city agencies and updated liquor licenses, business licenses, and citations; arrange reservations for VIP guests at all restaurants; identify additional VIP guests as well, including restaurant critics, members of the San Pellegrino-World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy
Freelance
Associate & Culinary Producer
10.2009 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Coordinated a live, prime time shoot from a Whoopi Goldberg’s private residence via satellite for a TV project with Gordon Ramsay
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
- Demonstrated products by Barilla throughout the New York metro area
- Created recipes specific to each product for promotions
Tavola Productions
Associate Culinary Producer
09.2008 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Prepared ingredients and dishes to be made and presented during multiple seasons of Lidia’s PBS show and specials
- Provided culinary production for live demonstrations for various national morning shows such as “Today” and “The Early Show”
- Traveled with and prepared dishes and recipes for live demonstrations in Puerto Rico and New York
Food Network, Rock Shrimp Productions, Inc
Researcher
05.2008 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Researched competitors for several seasons of top-rated Food Network series Throwdown! With Bobby Flay using aliases to set up the element of surprise
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Filmed and edited casting tapes of local competitors
- Researched history and culture of all the foods presented by competitors
- Wrote and successfully submitted pitches to Food Network executives
- Assisted producers & directors on location, typing and sending selects to executive and senior producers
- Transcribed and logged tapes for paper edits
Lifetime Television
Researcher, Cookbook Manager and Recipe Tester
12.2008 - 02.2009
Job overview
- Researched nutritional values for foods prepared on set and companion cookbook
- Organized all written and photographic materials
- Tested recipes for companion cookbook
Easy, Affordable Meals with Lauren Deen, Cake Productions, Wal-Mart
Associate Producer & Recipe Tester
05.2008 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Produced multi-day multi-media location shoot for, and Unilever Brands
- Tested recipes to be featured on promotional materials
- Assisted culinary producers while filming on location
Silver Plume Productions
Intern
01.2008 - 05.2008
Job overview
- Assisted culinary producers while filming on location
- Transcribed episodes of upcoming season of Rescue Chef with Danny Boome and Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello
Wd-50
Stagiere
10.2007 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Prepared appetizers and breads during service
- Worked with immersion circulators and sous-vide machines
- Prepared stocks, vegetables and garnishes for the kitchen and bar
Ristorante Ilario Vinciguerra
Sous Chef/stagiere
06.2007 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prepared the mise en place for service, including making fresh pasta baking all breads, grissini and crackers; butchering meats; portioning fish and seafood
- Assisted chef in public demonstrations and private parties
- Responsible for keeping inventory of all ingredients
Education
The International Culinary CenterNew York, NY
Grand Diplome from Classic Culinary Arts, Baking, Italian Cuisine
08.2007
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
05.1999
Skills
- Interpreting Results
- Data Collection
- Deep-Dive Data Analysis
- Documentation Abilities
- File Management
- Surveys and Interviews
- Writing and Editing
- Internet Searches
- Marketing and Advertising Support
- Best Practices
- In-Depth Interviews
- Effective Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Icelandic
Elementary
Affiliations
Philanthropy: Member, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP); Equity at the Table (EATT).
Timeline
Confidential
Confidential
07.2021 - Current
Recipe Editor
Food Network
03.2021 - 07.2021
Chef Instructor
Stanley M. Isaacs Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Researcher
Modernist Cuisine
11.2017 - 03.2020
Writing & Editorial Assistant
Gael Greene
06.2017 - 12.2017
Features Writer
Chowhound
08.2016 - 01.2021
Associate Casting Producer
Eastern TV
07.2016 - 09.2016
Social & Digital Media Coordinator
USA Pavilion At Expo Milano 2015
02.2015 - 11.2015
Social & Digital Media Coordinator, Recipe Tester
Empellón
05.2013 - 11.2014
Food Stylist
Freelance
09.2010 - 06.2017
Associate & Culinary Producer
Freelance
10.2009 - 12.2010
Researcher, Cookbook Manager and Recipe Tester
Lifetime Television
12.2008 - 02.2009
Associate Culinary Producer
Tavola Productions
09.2008 - 10.2010
Researcher
Food Network, Rock Shrimp Productions, Inc
05.2008 - 09.2010
Associate Producer & Recipe Tester
Easy, Affordable Meals with Lauren Deen, Cake Productions, Wal-Mart
05.2008 - 07.2008
Intern
Silver Plume Productions
01.2008 - 05.2008
Stagiere
Wd-50
10.2007 - 12.2007
Sous Chef/stagiere
Ristorante Ilario Vinciguerra
06.2007 - 08.2007
The International Culinary Center
Grand Diplome from Classic Culinary Arts, Baking, Italian Cuisine
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
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