Lena Philkill
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Deeply passionate about leading people to healthier lives by utilizing food as a foundation for wellness. Through daily menus and meals with local organic ingredients, develop imaginative and high-quality concepts that bring freshness to any routine. Leaning on strong relationships with local farmers and a lifetime of exploration in the kitchen to keep the client's health as the number one priority with mouth-watering and professionally plated meals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthy Habits Private Chef
Self-employeed
09.2020 - Current
- Create customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Prepare and cook weekly meals for clients and families with safely packaged and labeled containers.
- Support clients navigating cancer treatments, MS, post-partum and autoimmune disorders.
- Obtain fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit costs.
- Plan and execute special events for businesses and private residents.
- Facilitate food procurement for large events.
Wishbone Wellbeing (Founder)
Self Employed
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Created theorganization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Farmer Marketier
Fairview Gardens
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Built relationships with local chefs and restaurants
- Enforced proper storage and presentation of produce
- Developed knowledgebase of seasonally-relevant food and ways to prepare them
- Cash management and customer service
Server
Brewhouse
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Education
Coaching Certificate - Health And Nutrition Coaching
Institute of Ingretrative Nutrition
Santa Barbara, CA01.2015
Yoga Teacher Certification - Yoga And Body Health
Divinitree Yoga Studio
Santa Barbara, CA03.2016
Skills
- Kitchen Operations Oversight
- Recipe Development
- Equipment Maintenance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fast-Paced Environments
- Dietary Needs
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Productivity Optimization
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Healthy Habits Private Chef
Self-employeed
09.2020 - Current
Wishbone Wellbeing (Founder)
Self Employed
03.2017 - 02.2021
Farmer Marketier
Fairview Gardens
03.2013 - 01.2016
Server
Brewhouse
05.2012 - 01.2016
Coaching Certificate - Health And Nutrition Coaching
Institute of Ingretrative Nutrition
Yoga Teacher Certification - Yoga And Body Health
Divinitree Yoga Studio
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