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Kurt Suchman

Summary

Experienced writer with a strong working culinary knowledge passionate about creating engaging content for audiences. Creative and versatile idea generator looking for full time employment in food media.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Editor- Groceries

Apartment Therapy
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Pitched and developed original content related to the latest grocery products for Apartment Therapy/ The Kitchn
  • Translated culinary knowledge into accessible articles and recipes intended for home cooks
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited articles to improve readability and impact
  • Maintained editorial calendar of upcoming projects. balancing multiple projects concurrently
  • Assembled a group of writers and PR contacts to keep abrest of latest grocery products at stores including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Aldi, etc

Freelance Writer

Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
  • Brainstormed and researched ideas to develop into stories relating to food, entertainment, culture, and lifestyle topics
  • Work featured in sites including Food52, Shondaland, Wide Open Eats, The Seattle Times, and others
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Collaborated with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.

News Writer

Consequence Media Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
  • Distilled information from press releases into attention-grabbing articles regarding the latest releases in music and television
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
  • Edited and proofread articles to achieve peak accuracy and quality.
  • Created related content for social channels including Twitter (X) and Instagram

Kitchen Line Cook

Biscuit Bitch
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Started from BOH and worked up to head barista/ line cook for a busy breakfast cafe in Pike Place Market
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Rewarded "Best Coffee in Seattle" two times during my tenure

Publishing Assistant

TFH Publications
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Interacted with authors and other internal customers to define job requirements and resolve content, production and scheduling issues.
  • Formatted in Microsoft Word and PDF to prepare documents and proposals for review or final submission.
  • Managed editorial calendar and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Writing And Journalism

Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
01.2017

Skills

  • Written/ Verbal Skills
  • Familiar with programs including Asana, Parsely, Google Analytics
  • Unique Content Creation
  • Social Media Content Writing
  • Strong working culinary knowledge

Timeline

Associate Editor- Groceries

Apartment Therapy
09.2022 - 07.2023

News Writer

Consequence Media Group
03.2021 - 08.2021

Freelance Writer

Self-employed
03.2020 - Current

Kitchen Line Cook

Biscuit Bitch
09.2017 - 03.2020

Publishing Assistant

TFH Publications
01.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Writing And Journalism

Ramapo College of New Jersey

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