Tammie Webb
Stockton,Ca
Summary
Dedicated to creating engaging culinary experiences for families, emphasizing creativity and learning for children of all ages. Committed to teaching essential cooking and baking skills in an enjoyable and educational manner. Aiming to contribute to an environment that promotes hands-on learning and inspires young minds through innovative food-related activities. Focused on nurturing a love for cooking while encouraging fun and exploration in the kitchen.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER – CREATED BY TAMMIE
TAMMIE WEBB EVENTS & CATERING
05.2005 - Current
- Directed a vast variety of community events for local businesses and non-profit organizations. Primary duties varied from event coordination and fundraising to donor solicitation and board development. Creating new events and working with clients on established events. I have coordinated events from Stockton’s first “Ultimate Chef Challenge”, Hometown Hero’s Astronaut breakfast, weddings, market events, and everything in between. Working with hundreds of volunteers, vendors, advisors and board of directors and local community organization.
- I brought a new event to Stanislaus County, Lemonade Day, that required me to create budgets, keep finance reports, develop community partnerships with key stakeholders, volunteers, and businesses throughout the city. Working with youth in all areas of the county to help them build character, self-esteem and teach life skills. I lead all the community forums, did all the speaking engagements, and built an entire event that lasted almost 4 years. Pairing up students with businesses was a huge part of this event so that they could learn directly from the businesses.
- Events: Playhouse Jamboree, Ultimate Chef Challenge, “Celebrity Chef” with Asparagus Festival and Riverbank Wine & Cheese Festival, UCP Kids Cooking Classes, Lemonade Day, Beard 100th Luncheon, General Mills Holiday Parties, Weddings, Owned and Operated a Café and Sweet Shop, Hurricane Katrina Relief.
- During 2013 to 2019 my business was contracted with Camp Harmon to be the User Group wedding and elopement coordinator. Those consisted of private weddings/elopements, LARPERS, Veteran Groups and local youth organizations like 4H, Americorp, and Vacation Bible School programs. I had youth volunteers for each event and program that I worked on. Youth were hired to learn customer service, facilities, life skills and team work.
Lead Cook
YMCA CAMP SEYMOUR
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Lead Cook in a kitchen that serves between 3,000-5,000 meals per week at a camp. Typical age of the Kitchen Assistant was between 15 and 18 gave me the opportunity to bring youth development into the kitchen. Teaching them not only how to prep and cook food, but how to engage with the counselors and kids. Teaching them customer service, patience and interaction were key components. Special events were held often and being able to work with groups with set up, décor and execution of their event was very rewarding.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring high food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus, enhancing nutritional value and variety for campers.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with dietary teams to accommodate special dietary needs of campers.
Funeral Arranger
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Funeral arranger and met with families from the moment they lost their loved one to the memorial service after the funeral. This involved customer/family service, community relations, relationship building, marketing, event planning and hand holding. These families were near and dear to my heart. I also worked in the community building relationships and assisted our managing partner with her campaign when she ran for city council.
- Drafted and published 10 obituaries per week on behalf of families served.
FUND DEVELOPMENT
CHARTERHOUSE CENTER FOR FAMILIES
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Main duties were centered around an existing event, The Playhouse Jamboree and an event that I was able to create called The Ultimate Chef Challenge. I solicited donors, vendors, volunteers, venues and raffle prizes. Fundraising was another area that I was able to excel in and was able to build strong relationships. Maintained database, event logistics, and all duties pertaining to event including but not limited to, permits, site visits, certificates, scheduling, volunteers and marketing.
Ophthalmic Assistant
HERITAGE EYE ASSOCIATES
04.1991 - 03.2004
- My duties varied from starting as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, to Refractive Surgery Coordinator to Cosmetic Coordinator. Duties at all levels included: Customer/Patient Service, Scrub Tech, Assistant Manager, Community Relations, Marketing, Continuing Education Coordinator, Created and develop skin care practice.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
TOKAY HIGH SCHOOL
LODI, CA06.1985
Skills
- Catering and program development experience
- Expert in relationship building
- Effective communication with executive leadership
- Proficient in marketing strategies
- Extensive fund development and grant experience and success
- Independent and collaborative work
- Timeline coordination expertise
Accomplishments
I have created some incredible events for families and the community. have created a children's culinary program that was very successful. I created culinary classes for special needs children. I have created educational children's programs for children at camp.
I was a personal chef for a family and for an adult couple. I enjoyed creating meals that were healthy, tasty and unique. I special in dietary restrictions and create meals that make you feel like you don't have any restrictions.
Affiliations
Community involvement is the key to philanthropic success. I have been a part of several different organizations including: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Women’s Success Networks, Red Shield Community Committee Member, Advisory Committee for the Alzheimer/Dementia Support Group Inc., and was their Celebrity Chef at their Gala for 2 years, and nominated for Distinguished Service Award with the Modesto Chamber of Commerce (2012 & 2013). Leadership Modesto Class of 2011. While contracted by United Cerebral Palsy, assisted the organization to win Non-Profit of Year 2012. Being a member of local organizations is key to getting to know your community. Being a Modesto Chamber Member, San Lorenzo Rotary Member, Riverbank Rotary Member and Key Peninsula Business Association.
Timeline
Lead Cook
YMCA CAMP SEYMOUR
04.2023 - 03.2024
Funeral Arranger
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home
11.2021 - 10.2022
OWNER – CREATED BY TAMMIE
TAMMIE WEBB EVENTS & CATERING
05.2005 - Current
FUND DEVELOPMENT
CHARTERHOUSE CENTER FOR FAMILIES
09.2004 - 12.2006
Ophthalmic Assistant
HERITAGE EYE ASSOCIATES
04.1991 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
TOKAY HIGH SCHOOL
COMMUNICATION
Excellent track record putting on grand events and making clients and guests very happy. Pure enjoyment of working with youth, volunteers and staff teams. Community networking has brought me the ability to grow both written and oral communication skills. My company was successful due to my strong passion for community, youth events, food creating skills and coordination. Extremely detail oriented and outstanding time management skills.