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I am a professional chef by trade and a writer at night! I have a bachelor's degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and have completed many freelance writing classes as well. I can help you quickly and thoroughly complete your culinary projects, in any magnitude, and hopefully add value to your business! I specialized in recipe writing and development as well as recipe and restaurant blogging. I have done a good deal of work in food photography and can create amazing, eye-catching content for all social media outlets. I am a native English speaker and love to edit just as much as I love to write. I am also a mom to three young kids so writing about children and parenting is another forte. Please feel free to ask any questions regarding my skills! I am always excited about new projects and challenges.

With 10+ years of experience, I am a seasoned restaurant and hospitality consultant who excels at blending culinary creativity with operational expertise to drive business success. My unique background spans across food and beverage operations, recipe development, business management, and culinary innovation, making me a versatile asset to any hospitality project. Professional Highlights: • COO & Culinary Innovator: Led multiple brands, including a successful pie and cookie shop, and a multi-location emerging franchise. I’ve developed award-winning dessert recipes, streamlined operations, and fostered positive work cultures that drive both profitability and team satisfaction. • Food & Beverage Operations: Proven track record in optimizing kitchen workflows, implementing cost control measures, and enhancing menu offerings to align with market trends and customer preferences. I specialize in transforming culinary concepts into profitable business ventures. • Recipe Development & Culinary Creativity: Expertise in crafting innovative and market-winning recipes, ensuring each dish not only meets but exceeds quality standards. My background in Michelin-starred kitchens has honed my skills in precision and flavor balance. • Strategic Business Management: Adept at creating and executing strategic plans that drive growth and efficiency. I’ve successfully launched new culinary concepts, developed comprehensive employee training programs, and improved operational efficiency across all levels. • Kitchen Design & Equipment Selection: Experienced in designing functional and efficient kitchens tailored to business needs, including selecting the right equipment to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness. • Training & Development: Skilled in developing employee training programs that enhance skills, boost morale, and ensure consistent quality across the board. My approach is focused on continuous improvement and professional growth. Why Work With Me? I bring a unique combination of culinary artistry and business acumen to the table. Whether you’re looking to develop new recipes, optimize your kitchen operations, or launch a new culinary concept, I have the skills and experience to help you achieve your goals. My approach is collaborative, and I’m committed to delivering results that exceed expectations. I’m passionate about helping hospitality businesses thrive by improving their culinary offerings and operational efficiency. Let’s work together to create something exceptional. Specialties Include: • Food & Beverage Operations • Recipe Development & Menu Design • Strategic Business Management • Kitchen Design & Equipment Selection • Employee Training & Development • Operational Efficiency & Cost Control • Culinary Creativity & Innovation I look forward to partnering with you to elevate your hospitality business!

Brand designer helping founders and leaders own a visual identity that connects and converts. Most of my clients face one of three problems: - They've built a unique product or service, but their brand doesn’t reflect it. - They're ready to scale, but their current brand is dragging them down. - They're wasting time and money trying to work with pieces that don’t fit together. I fix these issues by building brands that are clear, memorable, strategic, and more importantly, deeply aligned with their purpose and value. My approach is simple: we start with strategy and end with a complete visual system that aligns with your objectives. My process: DIVE Discovery: Every project starts with a candid conversation about your brand. I ask deep questions to understand its essence, your audience, and what makes you unique. The goal is to understand your brand deeply and ensures we’re aligned before any design work begins. Ideate: I create initial concepts based on our discovery call and I present them in realistic contexts using photographic mockups. This helps you visualize the brand’s potential immediately. (I don’t use AI in my work. A brand that stands out needs to be human and real.) Visualize: We refine the chosen direction into a full identity system, including logos, colors, typography, and supporting graphic elements that work together as a system. Equip: You receive a complete brand kit with all final files and guidelines, ready for immediate use. Recent Wins: • Redesigned the brand for a first-of-its-kind Latino CDFI network spanning all 50 US states, matching the scale of their impact. • Created the viral brand for a former tech founder turned baker. They served the Dave Matthews Band and the cast of The Bear, and secured a year’s worth of orders in three days after a Wall Street Journal feature. My Expertise: - Timeless logo & brand mark design - Visual identity systems - Brand strategy & positioning - Color & typography direction - Packaging & digital collateral Ready for a brand that lasts? Send me a message.

My love for food photography and styling is only exceeded by my passion for making the food itself! I have over 30 years of serious home cooking experience, and have spent the past 14+ years creating content and food photography for my own blog as well many clients. I also ran my own garden design business for 10 years and can write knowledgeably and professionally about all things "plants and flowers". I have sharp writing and editing skills, am highly professional and take pride in executing meticulous, on-time work!

I'm an experienced writer, recipe developer, editor, and tester looking for new projects. I have experience developing my own products and projects, as well as collaborating with an array of brands, influencers, and publications. I am also a certified copy editor and proofreader with a dedication to quality.

Do you want your project completed quickly and professionally? Whether you need a high-conversion explainer video, a high-end 3D animation, or a professional corporate video, I deliver world-class production that tells your story and drives results. With a track record of serving Fortune 500 giants, I provide a seamless, end-to-end experience—from the first draft of the script to the final sound engineering. **Trusted by Global Leaders** I’ve delivered high-impact visuals for Microsoft, P&G, Johnson & Johnson (Kenvue), Newsweek, Unilever, Zappos, GoDaddy, and Upwork. **Core Specializations** 2D Animation & Motion Graphics: Engaging, brand-aligned storytelling. 3D Animation & Modeling: High-fidelity visuals for products, medical, science and tech. Explainer Videos: Simplifying complex ideas into digestible content. Corporate & Promo Videos: Professional brand films and sizzle reels. Medical & MOA Videos: Specialized Mechanism of Action and healthcare visuals. **Full-Service Production (End-to-End)** I handle every stage of the creative process so you can focus on your business: Strategy & Script Writing: Crafting messages that resonate. Storyboarding & Illustration: Visualizing the narrative before production. Voiceover & Music: Professional audio selection and licensing. Animation & Video Editing: Expert execution in 2D, 3D, and Whiteboard styles. Sound Engineering: Pristine audio mixing for a cinematic feel. **Versatile Video Solutions** I specialize in creating: **Promo Videos | Training Videos | Mobile App Demos | Product Showcases | Educational Content | Social Media Ads | Animated GIFs | Infographics** **Testimonials** "We recently had the pleasure of working with Caroline on a sizzle reel for the .NET Conference, and we are very pleased with the results! From start to finish, her professionalism and creativity truly shone through. Highly recommend!" "Caroline provided a quick, effective and reliable work, resulting in a great deliverable. She also helped with creative ideas and lots of patience regarding several changes we requested coming from our side. I totally recommend her!" "Caroline did a phenomenal job at capturing the tone of an important video for our firm, and adding the appropriate background music. She took it a step further and completed the project ahead of schedule and recommended enhancements to make it shine even brighter. I highly recommend her service and I'm excited to work with her again very soon!" "Outstanding work, as always! We greatly appreciate the exceptional work and quick turnaround. Caroline and her team are a pleasure to work with and very dependable." "We have hired Caroline and team to work on several projects - all with amazing results! The response time and turnaround is very fast, no hand holding - they can run with the instructions and deliver as needed. Very easy to work with. Professional, reliable and great work! We will be reaching out to Caroline again in the future to continue building a working relationship in 2023." You'll save time and money when you hire an experienced professional like me to get the job done!