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Stephanie Lewis

Summary

Trained Professional Chef starting a new creative career journey. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level media position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner

Screen Sisters
03.2021 - Current
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.


Manager

Eat Right
TAMPA, FLORIDA
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed and executed recipes for meal prep company, supervised company operations including accounts, payroll, and six staff.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Prepared up to 900 meals per week.

Staff Writer/ Photographer

Connect1867
FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location shoots.
  • Downloaded images and provided artistic and technical image manipulation in Photoshop.
  • Attended weekly meetings with staff of 4.

Production Intern

Food Network
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Created/tested/prepared recipes for Food Network Magazine.
  • Assisted in food research and development and cooked for corporate events and private parties.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Read through recipes and set up all ingredients in advance for Recipe Tester.
  • Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
  • Prepared business lunches for 30 - 50 sales team.

Chef

Le Midi
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

Disney Culinary Program

Disney World
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
11.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked in various restaurant stations, including line cooking, food prep, and showcased skills for Executive Chef
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Prepared average 600 menu orders per shift.
  • Maintained contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Journalism And Media

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
08.2023

Diploma - Professional Culinary Arts

The International Culinary Center
New York, NY
10.2014

Skills

  • Professional Chef
  • Writing
  • Entry Level Adobe
  • Entry Level HTML
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Self Eductation

Getting Started in User Experience

UX Research: Being Flexible

Learning Local SEO

SEO: Optimize Your Social Media Profiles

Learning to Write Marketing Copy

Timeline

Co-Owner

Screen Sisters
03.2021 - Current

Manager

Eat Right
01.2019 - 12.2019

Staff Writer/ Photographer

Connect1867
02.2018 - 12.2018

Production Intern

Food Network
11.2015 - 04.2016

Chef

Le Midi
04.2015 - 10.2015

Disney Culinary Program

Disney World
11.2014 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Journalism And Media

Pennsylvania State University

Diploma - Professional Culinary Arts

The International Culinary Center
Stephanie Lewis