I am a dynamic professional with a unique blend of digital marketing expertise and culinary arts, backed by double master’s degrees in Business and Culinary Leadership & Innovation. With over 8 years of experience in culinary and marketing sectors, I excel at delivering menu innovation, content strategy, and blending strategic business acumen with hands-on culinary experience. My professional journey includes roles in public relations, social media strategy, organizing large-scale events in multiple countries, and culinary product development. I enjoy combining my passion for food with marketing skills to create impactful projects and innovative food experiences, while actively engaging in networking and exploring new culinary trends.

Rana BSHR -ZAPATA

I am a dynamic professional with a unique blend of digital marketing expertise and culinary arts, backed by double master’s degrees in Business and Culinary Leadership & Innovation. With over 8 years of experience in culinary and marketing sectors, I excel at delivering menu innovation, content strategy, and blending strategic business acumen with hands-on culinary experience. My professional journey includes roles in public relations, social media strategy, organizing large-scale events in multiple countries, and culinary product development. I enjoy combining my passion for food with marketing skills to create impactful projects and innovative food experiences, while actively engaging in networking and exploring new culinary trends.

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I am a dynamic professional with a unique blend of digital marketing expertise and culinary arts, backed by double master’s degrees in Business and Culinary Leadership & Innovation. With over 8 years of experience in culinary and marketing sectors, I excel at delivering menu innovation, content strategy, and blending strategic business acumen with hands-on culinary experience.

My professional journey includes roles in public relations, social media strategy, organizing large-scale events in multiple countries, and culinary product development. I enjoy combining my passion for food with marketing skills to create impactful projects and innovative food experiences, while actively engaging in networking and exploring new culinary trends.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Chef De Partie at BG Café , Bongénie Grieder – Lausanne, Switzerland
August 1, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Led culinary preparation and contributed to menu innovation in a prestigious café environment located in Lausanne.
Demi-Chef de Partie at Lausanne Palace – Lausanne, Switzerland
July 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Supported kitchen operations and menu development in a luxury hotel setting, enhancing culinary offerings and guest satisfaction.
Commis de Cuisine at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace – Montreux, Switzerland
October 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Performed foundational kitchen tasks in a high-end hotel to support culinary excellence and operational efficiency.
Research and Development Intern at Haagen-Dazs (General Mills Group) - Vienne, France
February 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Collaborated on menu creation and product development, including vegan product projects, contributing to innovative culinary solutions.
Founder at Au Caire catering service
June 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Established and managed a catering service specializing in homemade Egyptian dishes based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Project Management & Marketing Support (Short-Term contract) at No Square Design Sàrl
December 31, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Provided project management and marketing support for design projects on a short-term basis.
Public Relations Coordinator at Women’s International Networking (Lausanne, Switzerland)
December 1, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Coordinated public relations activities including media relations, event organization and communication strategies.
Public Relations Coordinator at InterContinental Hotels Group (Cairo, Egypt)
December 1, 2010 - September 2, 2025
Managed public relations efforts and media communication for a major hotel group in Cairo.
Marketing Coordinator at Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene Company (Cairo, Egypt)
August 1, 2010 - September 2, 2025
Supported marketing activities and strategies for a manufacturing company dealing in propylene and polypropylene products.
Chef De Partie at BG Café , Bongénie Grieder
August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Worked in a reputable venue in Lausanne, Switzerland, preparing high-quality culinary dishes and supporting kitchen operations from September 2022 to August 2024.
Demi-Chef de partie at Lausanne Palace
July 31, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Contributed to culinary preparations and kitchen management at Lausanne Palace, Switzerland, gaining extensive hands-on experience from October 2019 to July 2022.
Commis de Cuisine at Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
October 31, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Supported kitchen operations and food preparation in a luxury hotel environment in Montreux, Switzerland from April 2019 to October 2019.
Research and Development Intern at Haagen-Dazs (General Mills Group)
February 28, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Worked on product development projects including menu creation and vegan product development, primarily for Haagen-Dazs and Yoplait in Europe and France.
Founder at Au Caire catering service
June 30, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Created and managed a catering service specializing in homemade Egyptian dishes based in Lausanne, Switzerland, focused on entrepreneurial and culinary leadership from June 2016 to June 2017.
Project Management & Marketing Support at No Square Design Sàrl
December 31, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Provided project management and marketing support on a short-term contract during 2015.
Public Relations Coordinator at Women’s International Networking
December 31, 2012 - September 2, 2025
Coordinated public relations activities, contributing to media relations and event organization in Lausanne, Switzerland for 6 months.
Public Relations Coordinator at InterContinental Hotels Group
December 31, 2010 - September 2, 2025
Handled PR coordination duties in Cairo, Egypt, managing media relations and promotional activities over a 6-month period.
Marketing Coordinator at Egyptian Propylene & Polypropylene Company
August 31, 2010 - September 2, 2025
Managed marketing coordination tasks in Cairo, Egypt, including promotional activities from August 2009 to August 2010.

Education

Masters in Culinary Leadership & Innovation (MCLI) at CADSchool – Lausanne, Switzerland
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Masters in Culinary Leadership & Innovation at Institut Paul Bocuse - Lyon, France
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Masters in International Business (MIB) at Business School Lausanne - Lausanne, Switzerland
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Bachelor's of Mass Communication at Misr International University - Cairo, Egypt
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008
Masters in Culinary Leadership & Innovation at CADSchool – Lausanne, Switzerland
January 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Masters in Food Business Management & Concepts Creation at Institut Paul Bocuse - Lyon, France
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Masters in International Business at Business School Lausanne - Lausanne, Switzerland
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
Bachelor's of Mass communication at Misr International University - Cairo Egypt
September 1, 2004 - June 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment