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I’m a content creator and advertising professional with extensive experience producing food, product, and lifestyle content for leading brands across digital, social media, broadcast, and advertising campaigns.
I founded The Artful Gourmet, a multi-platform media brand featuring a blog, podcast, and YouTube series focused on culinary storytelling, restaurants, travel, and lifestyle.
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Work Experience
Freelance Food Stylist, Photographer + Creator at Self-employed – The Artful Gourmet / NYC
January 1, 2012 - PresentFreelance photographer, food and prop stylist, and content creator for restaurants, CPG brands, PR firms, and advertising agencies with core clients in NYC, as well as FL, ATL, CHI, and LA. Styled and photographed food, restaurants, travel, lifestyle, products, and portraits for client advertising and PR campaigns across print, web, editorial, packaging, digital, social, packaging, and OOH. Led pre-production planning, shot lists, styling concepts, and coordination with post-production teams.
Owner/CCO/Creator at The Artful Gourmet
January 1, 2010 - PresentCreated custom recipes, food styling + photography, videos, and wrote culinary travel/restaurant features for her blog, www.theartfulgourmet.com, and for freelance clients. Published content for food & beverage brands, chefs, restaurants, hotels, cookbook authors, magazines, and Advertising/PR agencies. Host and voice behind The Artful Gourmet Podcast and The Artful Gourmet YouTube channel, crafting stories around food, travel, creativity, business, and food styling/photography.
Sr. Food / Photography Stylist at H-E-B Advertising, Quad Graphics
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025Lead food and prop stylist for H-E-B Advertising – providing food and prop styling for photography across digital, web, video, print, social media, OOH, and in-store promotional materials and campaigns. Partnered with creative directors and photographers to create original concepts, styling, props, lighting, and layouts. Managed assistants, junior stylists, and vendors while directing pre-production planning.
Freelance Food Stylist, Photographer + Creator at Self-employed / The Artful Gourmet
January 1, 2012 - PresentFreelance photographer, food and prop stylist, and content creator for restaurants, CPG food and beverage brands, PR firms, and advertising agencies with core clients in NYC, as well as FL + ATL + CHI and LA. Styled and photographed food, restaurants, travel, lifestyle, products, and portraits, for client advertising and PR campaigns across print, web, editorial, packaging, digital, social, packaging, and OOH.
Senior Photography Stylist at H-E-B Advertising | Quad Graphics Photography Studio
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025Collaborated with creative directors, producers, and photographers to concept, style, and produce food and product imagery and video for multi-platform advertising campaigns. Styled and produced imagery for advertising, social media, television, website, packaging, and in-store campaigns. Partnered with creative teams to develop visual concepts that aligned with brand strategy. Supported production of high-volume commercial shoots for one of the nation’s leading grocery retailers. Ensured visual quality, brand consistency, and efficiency during fast-paced studio productions.
Founder & Content Creator at The Artful Gourmet
January 1, 2012 - PresentCreator and producer of a multi-platform food and lifestyle brand focused on culinary storytelling, recipe development, travel, restaurants, and lifestyle content. Responsibilities include producing original photography, video, recipes and editorial content; hosting and producing a podcast and YouTube cooking series; writing blog articles, product reviews, and lifestyle features; managing brand partnerships, collaborations, and sponsored content.
Freelance Content Creator | Food Stylist | Photographer at Various Clients
January 1, 2012 - PresentWork with major food, beverage, hospitality and lifestyle brands to create visual and editorial content for marketing campaigns, media platforms, and advertising initiatives. Select Clients: Food Network, Tastemade, TV KitchenAid, Harry & David, Wegmans, Publix, Tillamook, Galbani Cheese, Chipotle, BEEF! It’s What’s for Dinner, DairyMAX, National Peanut Board, Bacardi, Stella Artois, Captain Morgan, and others.
Sr. Digital / Creative Producer at Various Agencies (360i NY, Digitas NY, J. Walter Thompson, Interbrand NY, HNW Advertising)
May 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Led digital and creative production across major agency environments, coordinating production for multi-channel campaigns and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality content.
Art Director/Sr. Graphic Designer at The Home Depot Advertising
May 1, 1997 - February 1, 2003Provided art direction and graphic design support for advertising campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand visual communications across multiple channels.
Freelance Content Creator | Food Stylist | Photographer at New York, NY (Various Brands)
January 1, 2012 - PresentWork with major food, beverage, hospitality and lifestyle brands to create visual and editorial content for marketing campaigns, media platforms, and advertising initiatives. Select Clients include: Food Network, Tastemade, TV KitchenAid, Harry & David, Wegmans, Publix, Tillamook, Chipotle, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, and others.
Sr. Digital / Creative Producer at New York, NY
May 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Agency experience across 360i NY, Digitas NY, J. Walter Thompson, Interbrand NY, HNW Advertising, delivering digital and creative production for advertising campaigns.
Art Director/Sr. Graphic Designer at The Home Depot Advertising, High Design, Max Commerce, XS International
May 1, 1997 - February 1, 2003Led design and art direction for advertising materials across catalogs, campaigns, and digital platforms in multiple roles over six years.
Education
MA, Advertising at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005BFA, Graphic Design at University of South Carolina
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991BS, Design at SUNY Buffalo State University
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989MA, Advertising at RMIT University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005BFA, Graphic Design at University of South Carolina
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991BS, Design at SUNY Buffalo State University
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989MA, Advertising at RMIT University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005BFA, Graphic Design at University of South Carolina
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991BS, Design at SUNY Buffalo State University
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989Post Graduate + Continuing Education: Food Styling, Photography at ICE + ICP NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certificate at ICC, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Culinary Arts & Blogging Programs at Parsons New School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Professional Food Writing at Parsons New School, NYC
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Master of Arts (MA), Advertising at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design at University of SC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Professional Training: International Center of Photography – Food Photography, Digital Photography, Studio Lighting, Portrait Photography at International Center of Photography
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Professional Training: Parsons School of Design – Professional Food Writing at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Professional Training: Institute of Culinary Education – Culinary Arts, Food Media & Food Styling at Institute of Culinary Education
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Professional Training: International Culinary Center – Food & Wine Pairing Certification at International Culinary Center
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Master of Arts (MA), Advertising at RMIT University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design at University of SC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991Food Photography, Digital Photography, Studio Lighting, Portrait Photography at International Center of Photography
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Professional Food Writing at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Culinary Arts, Food Media & Food Styling at Institute of Culinary Education
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certification at International Culinary Center
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Food Photography at International Center of Photography
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Digital Photography & Visual Media at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Culinary Media & Food Styling at Institute of Culinary Education
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Food & Wine Pairing at International Culinary Center
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026Food Photography at International Center of Photography
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026Digital Photography & Visual Media at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026Culinary Media & Food Styling at Institute of Culinary Education
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026Food & Wine Pairing at International Culinary Center
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026Qualifications
Post Graduate + Cont Ed: Food Styling, Photography; Food & Wine Pairing Certificate; Professional Food Writing
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Culinary Arts & Blogging Programs
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Professional Food Writing
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Post Graduate + Cont Ed: Food Styling, Photography (ICE + ICP NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certificate (ICC, NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Culinary Arts & Blogging Programs
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Professional Food Writing (Parsons New School, NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Food Styling, Photography (ICE + ICP NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certificate (ICC, NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Culinary Arts & Blogging Programs
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Professional Food Writing (Parsons New School, NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Post Graduate + Continuing Education: Food Styling, Photography (ICE + ICP NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certificate (ICC, NYC)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Culinary Arts & Blogging Programs
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Professional Food Writing
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Parsons New School - Culinary Writing
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Culinary Arts, Food Media & Food Styling
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Professional Food Writing
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Food Photography, Digital Photography & Studio Lighting
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Food Photography Training
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Professional Food Writing
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Culinary Arts, Food Media & Food Styling
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026Master of Arts in Advertising
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Master of Arts in Advertising (qualification related to the education record above)
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (qualification related to the education record above)
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Master of Arts (MA), Advertising
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026International Center of Photography – Food Photography
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Parsons School of Design – Digital Photography & Visual Media
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Institute of Culinary Education – Culinary Media & Food Styling
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026International Culinary Center – Food & Wine Pairing Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Food & Wine Pairing Certification
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Culinary Media & Food Styling
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Digital Photography & Visual Media
January 11, 2030 - April 3, 2026Master of Arts in Advertising
January 11, 2030 - April 4, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail
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