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Hi, I'm Abby Sheaffer. I'm a versatile professional who has built a career across administration, archival work, culinary instruction, and content creation. I excel at turning scattered information into organized systems, managing communications, and bringing creative projects to life. I'm driven by helping people and organizations thrive—whether digitizing records for a civil engineering firm, teaching cooking through Abby Cooks Stuff, or growing a literary community through Chicago Literati. I approach every task with curiosity, optimism, and a practical, hands-on mindset.…Hi, I'm Abby Sheaffer. I'm a versatile professional who has built a career across administration, archival work, culinary instruction, and content creation. I excel at turning scattered information into organized systems, managing communications, and bringing creative projects to life. I'm driven by helping people and organizations thrive—whether digitizing records for a civil engineering firm, teaching cooking through Abby Cooks Stuff, or growing a literary community through Chicago Literati. I approach every task with curiosity, optimism, and a practical, hands-on mindset.

Abby Sheaffer

Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +7

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Hi, I'm Abby Sheaffer. I'm a versatile professional who has built a career across administration, archival work, culinary instruction, and content creation. I excel at turning scattered information into organized systems, managing communications, and bringing creative projects to life. I'm driven by helping people and organizations thrive—whether digitizing records for a civil engineering firm, teaching cooking through Abby Cooks Stuff, or growing a literary community through Chicago Literati. I approach every task with curiosity, optimism, and a practical, hands-on mindset.…Hi, I'm Abby Sheaffer. I'm a versatile professional who has built a career across administration, archival work, culinary instruction, and content creation. I excel at turning scattered information into organized systems, managing communications, and bringing creative projects to life. I'm driven by helping people and organizations thrive—whether digitizing records for a civil engineering firm, teaching cooking through Abby Cooks Stuff, or growing a literary community through Chicago Literati. I approach every task with curiosity, optimism, and a practical, hands-on mindset.

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Hi, I’m Abby Sheaffer. I’m a versatile professional who has built a career across administration, archival work, culinary instruction, and content creation. I excel at turning scattered information into organized systems, managing communications, and bringing creative projects to life.
I’m driven by helping people and organizations thrive—whether digitizing records for a civil engineering firm, teaching cooking through Abby Cooks Stuff, or growing a literary community through Chicago Literati. I approach every task with curiosity, optimism, and a practical, hands-on mindset.

Skills

Copywriting

Photo

Web Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Photo

Expert

Web Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at 5 Star Learning Ranch

May 1, 2019 - Present

Created a creative curriculum enabling students to express artistic and emotional intelligence; adhered to DCFS rules and food handling with special care towards children with food allergies and dietary restrictions; provided care for the infant room and led story time.

Professional Cook at Abby Cooks Stuff

January 1, 2017 - Present

Self-taught culinary professional with experience across multiple cooking styles; web design, social media marketing, and professional food photography; committed to continuous learning and drawing inspiration from culinary masters.

Administrative Assistant and Archivist at Sheaffer & Roland, Inc.

January 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025

Administrative Assistant and Archivist for a Civil Engineering firm; digitized carbon-copy files into a digital database as part of an ongoing historical portfolio; performed ad hoc office tasks, learned new technologies, and maintained systems to support project goals and client presentations.

Communications and Marketing Specialist (Special Contract) at do-over.me

January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Communications and Marketing Specialist for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on giving people second chances at meaningful employment. Rose from Administrative Assistant to inaugural Marketing and Communications Specialist; led interns, developed communications strategies, and produced materials to raise awareness and support fundraising.

Head Chef/Culinary Instructor/Food Writer & Photographer at Abby Cooks Stuff

January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025

Pioneered and led Abby Cooks Stuff as Head Chef, Culinary Instructor, and Food Writer & Photographer; published bi-weekly recipes; taught courses with Williams Sonoma and park districts; produced engaging food content and photography, including dishes such as French Onion Soup, Reverse-Seared Chateaubriand, Eggs Benedict variations, and Crème Brûlée.

Founder/Editor-in-Chief at Chicago Literati

January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Founded Chicago Literati after graduating from Columbia College Chicago’s Fiction Writing program; conducted author interviews with notable writers; built a nationally recognized literary publication in league with The Paris Review, Tin House, Glimmer Train, and Granta.