Resume

Freelance Writer:

Various Publications and Clients 2002-present

• Regular contributor to both CivilEats.com and EcoSalon.com, writing about environmental, social, political and cultural issues related to the food system.
• Feature food articles for various publications: Oakland Tribune, Curve Magazine, Eating Well Magazine
• Newsletters, product descriptions and general marketing writing for small food companies. Clients include: Napastyle, ditalia.com, Peerless Coffee Company, Mallonée and Associates 
• Past San Francisco Food Editor Apartment Therapy—The Kitchen 2006

Sustainable Food Industry Media Consultant:

Straus Communications/HavenBMedia March 2007-present

• Assess and consult with mainstream and start-up sustainable food clients on establishing best business sustainability practices.
• Connect sustainable food clients with members of the media
• Conduct research on the organics industry and advise clients on trends and policy changes

Natural Foods Expert for Education and Research Summit:

Addis Creson, Strategy Consultants for Kashi Company April 2009 (One-time Project)

• Lead discussion groups using the World Café format
• Research and write in-depth white paper on the definitions of natural and organic foods, ecological impacts of organic vs. conventional agriculture, present the most up-to-date info on food policy, and develop a natural and organic food eating plan.

Cookbook Author:

DIY Delicious—Upcoming Chronicle Books Fall 2010 DIY recipes for from-scratch foods, preserved foods, condiments, dairy products, grain products focusing on sustainability, health, economy, and self-reliance.

Heirloom Beans: Recipes from Rancho Gordo (co-author)—Chronicle Books Fall 2008. Recipes utilizing heirloom dried beans and fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Copywriter/Editor/Project Manager:

Whole Foods Market Northern California May 2002-August 2007

• Collaborate with 5-person internal marketing team to develop and execute regional marketing campaigns
• Write and edit external and internal marketing materials including brochures, ads, web copy, and articles
• Project manage marketing campaigns

Previous Work Experience

Managing Chef:

Headlands Center for the Arts October 2001-April 2002

• Managed café, bread program, artist meals, and special programs
• Sourced food from local farms
• Built community among non-profit park partners in The Headlands

Chef:

Jimtown Store May 1998-September 2001

• Managed all kitchen and catering operations
• Collaborated with the owners and co-writer in the developing, writing, and testing of recipes for the Jimtown Store cookbook

Education

• Bachelor in Business Administration/Marketing San Francisco State University 1989
• Teaching Credential:  San Francisco State University 1992
• Proofreading and Grammar: Media Alliance January 2002
• Copy-editing Intensive: Media Alliance February-March 2002

Affiliations and Volunteer Work

Founding Board Member, Noe Valley Farmers’ Market

Volunteer Writer/Researcher, Food First

Volunteer, City Slicker Farms

Member, East Bay Bicycle Coalition

Member, Slow Food USA

Member, San Francisco Professional Food Society

Member, International Association of Culinary Professionals

References

Jeni Rogers, Director, Strategy, Addis Creson (510) 704-7500 ext 231

Sara Ost, Managing Editor/Publisher, Ecosalon.com (310) 980-9116

Haven Bourque, Vice President, HavenBMedia (415) 505-3473