Nadine Crisitello
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative professional with 10 years small business ownership experience. A proven track record focusing on creating new products and services, developing business opportunities, and best in class team team training and customer service. Seeking a challenging position with a fast growing company which can leverage my unique skill set and background.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Scoop & Paddle
03.2013 - Current
- Created Start-Up business from conception to regional leader to ultimate sale over 10 year period.
- Developed award winning product, branding, web and social media presence. http://www.scoopandpaddle.com
- Created best in class customer service and team training.
- Identified and executed development opportunities and partnerships with area businesses.
Product Development Lead
Vice Cream
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Integral part of cross-functional team developing and implementing market research strategies.
- Collaborated with and participated in VC pitch deck development and meetings.
- Developed and maintained internal product knowledge database.
- Oversaw product assembly and inspections. Designed and implemented QC parameters to exceed industry standards.
Founder and Chef
Grazie Food
01.2002 - 09.2012
- Met with clients to discuss and plan meals ranging from family dinners to large and small dinner parties.
- Created and hosted cooking and wine and spirit pairing classes for a variety of cuisines.
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers markets, specialty grocers and stores.
- Maintained ongoing study program for cultural cuisine accuracy and wine and spirit pairing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJCulinary Arts -
Institute For Culinary Education
New York, NYLevel 3 Certification - Wine And Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certification - Ice Cream Short Course
Penn State
State College, PASkills
- Start-Up Operations
- Trends Analysis
- Branding & Marketing
- Business Development
Additional Information
Howard County Community College Hospitality Board Member
River Hill High School FBLA Volunteer Speaker
Warhawks Cheer Head Coach
Timeline
Product Development Lead
Vice Cream
03.2015 - 08.2018
Founder
Scoop & Paddle
03.2013 - Current
Founder and Chef
Grazie Food
01.2002 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Culinary Arts -
Institute For Culinary Education
Level 3 Certification - Wine And Spirits
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Certification - Ice Cream Short Course
Penn State
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