Hello! I'm Mindy, a culinary entrepreneur and digital marketing professional based in Porto, Portugal. With a passion for food, branding, and teaching, I bring a unique blend of skills to connect with diverse audiences. As a former private chef, I love creating high-quality meals that bring joy to people’s tables. Currently, I also teach English to international students online, which allows me to share my love for cross-cultural communication. In addition to my culinary background, I am focused on building creative food and lifestyle content. I thrive on engaging storytelling and strive to offer high-quality experiences that resonate with a variety of audiences. Whether I’m developing a new recipe or designing a marketing strategy, I aim to inspire others through my work while fostering meaningful connections.…

Mindy J.

Hello! I'm Mindy, a culinary entrepreneur and digital marketing professional based in Porto, Portugal. With a passion for food, branding, and teaching, I bring a unique blend of skills to connect with diverse audiences. As a former private chef, I love creating high-quality meals that bring joy to people’s tables. Currently, I also teach English to international students online, which allows me to share my love for cross-cultural communication. In addition to my culinary background, I am focused on building creative food and lifestyle content. I thrive on engaging storytelling and strive to offer high-quality experiences that resonate with a variety of audiences. Whether I’m developing a new recipe or designing a marketing strategy, I aim to inspire others through my work while fostering meaningful connections.…

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Hello! I’m Mindy, a culinary entrepreneur and digital marketing professional based in Porto, Portugal. With a passion for food, branding, and teaching, I bring a unique blend of skills to connect with diverse audiences. As a former private chef, I love creating high-quality meals that bring joy to people’s tables. Currently, I also teach English to international students online, which allows me to share my love for cross-cultural communication.

In addition to my culinary background, I am focused on building creative food and lifestyle content. I thrive on engaging storytelling and strive to offer high-quality experiences that resonate with a variety of audiences. Whether I’m developing a new recipe or designing a marketing strategy, I aim to inspire others through my work while fostering meaningful connections.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

ESL Teacher at Online Platforms
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design and deliver engaging lessons to international students across multiple platforms. Adapt teaching methods to diverse cultural and language needs. Build positive learning environments, receiving strong student feedback.
Private Chef at Self-Employed, BonVivant Bites
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Created and prepared weekly rotating menus using chef training expertise. Cooked meals for clients to finish at home, ensuring freshness and restaurant-level quality. Earned consistent praise for taste and quality, including comparison to high-end steakhouses.
Entrepreneur at Centering Lifestyles, LLC
January 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Managed branding, packaging, and label design for a BBQ sauce product sold online and at local markets. Built and maintained website and social media presence for a musician, including event promotion. Developed and executed marketing strategies to grow community awareness.
Bakery Clerk at Specialty Grocery
January 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Baked breads, pies, and pastries from scratch in a high-volume bakery setting. Merchandised and stocked baked goods, ensuring quality and freshness. Assisted customers with product knowledge and exceptional service.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Eastern Michigan University
October 12, 2025 - October 12, 2025
International Business with an emphasis in Marketing and German
Certification in Web Media at Cabrillo College
May 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004
Web design, coding, Adobe Creative Suite

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods
    paper Lifestyle Content Creator | TikTok

    Created short-form lifestyle content on TikTok, including culinary tips, moving to a new country, and day-to-day experiences. Produced videos from concept to filming and editing, applying digital marketing and social media promotion skills. Built an engaged following of 230+ users while experimenting with content strategy and storytelling. https://www.twine.net/signin