Short version: I'm enthusiastically looking for work that would keep me in the cheese industry! I sure do appreciate everyone who takes the time to read this and keeps an ear open for me.
The jet-lag has subsided after a mind-blowing visit to France for the Mondial du Fromage and to northern Italy for Cheese 2023 (hello to new and old friends, y’all made it great)! I’m feeling hopeful and ready to put myself out there in search of a way to continue my career in cheese, after 9 years of leadership positions in artisan cheese production in the US.
I’m seeking an opportunity that will not require permanent/full-time relocation for at least a year, though travel and temporary on-site work away from my home base is fine! Part-time, occasional/as-needed, full-time, and contract work are all on the table. My current home is within very easy driving distance of Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN, with the benefit of inexpensive flights to anywhere from the ATL airport.
What exactly am I looking for?
I'm open to brand ambassadorship at events and trade shows, sales positions representing a single producer or a well-curated, small group of products, food safety and compliance-related positions (I'm a PCQI and soon-to-be FSVP-QI), project management, cheese-related education, and consultation for new and developing cheesemaking companies in the realms of cheesemaking, food safety plan development, plant design, and equitable employment practices. I read, write, and speak conversational Spanish at a level that allows me to do business in the language. I'm interested in sourcing, opportunities to use and hone my sensory evaluation skills, and participating in whatever way I can in supporting and amplifying the stories of artisan producers who are doing quality work with a sense of integrity. I have successfully run a fully bilingual and multicultural production team and would love to share what I learned by doing so. I'm also happy to take on temporary cheesemaking gigs (given the right conditions) to provide opportunities for others to take substantial time off when needed or desired, or to assist with big transitions.
My biggest strength is in my background as a producer and my ability to relate to them. I'm keenly attuned to the needs of cheesemakers, intimately understand their processes and challenges, and can speak about their cheese and its story from a uniquely well-informed place.
Directorial-level management of an artisan cheesemaking company (as well as additional background in non-profit management and development) have given me a strong aptitude for strategic and big-picture thinking while remaining able to zoom into the microscopic details (literally!) of whatever issue is at hand at the moment.
I'm a quick study and ready to take on something new! Thanks for reading through and for any leads you may have, friends. I hope to see you all somewhere cheesy down the road. ;)
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2wWhat a fun post! 😀