Holly Fann Resume
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Holly Fann Resume

HOLLY FANN
FOD WRITER

CONTACT

1610 Hunter Ave., St. Louis, MO., 63117 ------------
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EXPERIENCE

Contributing Food Writer St Louis Magazine 2017 - 2019

Wrote a monthly restaurant review for print and online publication. Penned a monthly column titled “5 Under $10” featuring unique dishes available on local menus as well as photographed featured dishes for print. Pitched and wrote a variety of pieces covering food, dining and restaurant industry topics such as “mise en place,” “restaurant dishwashers - our unsung heroes” and “food terms which should be banned from food writing articles.” Responsible for interviewing subjects and the drafting and editing of pieces by deadline.

Freelance Food Writer 2014 - 2017

Writing has appeared in Thrillist and Sauce Magazine. Responsible for pitching, interviewing subjects, taking photographs and drafting and editing pieces on deadline.

Contributing Food Writer at The Riverfront Times 2010 - 2014

Pitched and wrote pieces for the local, independent, weekly magazine. Wrote a monthly, three part feature for print titled “Chef’s Choice” featuring an interview, a question and answer segment and recipe from a local chef. Responsible for interviewing subjects, drafting and editing stories on deadline.

Chef Educator at L’Ecole Culinaire Culinary School 2008 - 2010

Taught a two pronged curriculum at a nationally accredited culinary school for courses including International Cuisines, Meat Fabrication, Food Science, Intro to Baking and Pastry, Food Writing and Culinary Math. Responsible for the instruction and observation of twenty to twenty-five students as well as keeping accurate, current grades for each. Responsible for maintaining consistent communications with the Director of Education and Program Directors. Responsible for the writing and development of both educational and engaging course curriculums.

EDUCATION
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY. Associate of Occupational Studies 1999
The University of Missouri-Columbia, Creative Writing 1997
References are available upon request.