Amy M. Smith

About Amy M. Smith

Innovative culinary leader who transforms ideas into action through a balance of optimism and realism in innovation, strategies, and operations. Successful in capturing market opportunities and solving complex problems by generating strategies, using analytics, insights, and “out of the box” thinking to design and execute solutions. Industries: Foodservice, Hospitality, Restaurants, Business, Grocery, Manufacturing, Hotels, Retail, Consumer Package Goods TRANSFORMING INNOVATIVE IDEAS INTO ACTION Lead innovation and product development by creating, implementing, and owning the strategic development of new food and beverage products and promotions that set trends. Creates a robust product pipeline that balances creativity and practicality through the development, testing, and deployment of new menu items to differentiate the brand and guest experience. INTENTIONAL LEADER WHO ADDS VALUE TO OTHERS Leads teams to maximize their potential through growth and development. Creates relationships with teams, franchisees, vendors, and other stakeholders by listening, seeking to understand and making decisions consistent with brand strategy. Leverages leadership and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of transformative strategies. HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE A history of critical decision making, leveraging data to drive and support the overall strategy and direction. Continuously looks for ways to improve performance; motivated by challenging assignments; always on the lookout for improved methods to accomplishing goals. CREATES POSITIVE CHANGE Creative and flexible in attitude and style to adapt to new situations in a transformational, dynamic environment. Possesses courage and conviction and the ability to effectively work in an evolving organizations. Successful at dealing with ambiguity and effectively cope with change, by creating a culture that engages all stakeholders.

Experience

1. Senior Director Culinary Innovation & Operations

   Miller\'s Ale House Restaurants

   Nov 2020 — Present

Education

• Wittenberg University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Accounting

• The Culinary Institute of America

  Associate of Science - AS, Culinary Science/Culinology