Caroline Zimmerman
Show Director of Metrocooking Dc @E.J. Krause & Associates
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WORK HISTORY
Show Director of Metrocooking Dc @E.J. Krause & Associates
Bethesda, MD, US
Involved in all aspects of development, operations and execution of a successful Culinary Show at the Washington DC convention center for over attendees, 200+ Exhibitors/Sponsors and 125+ Restaurant and Beverage Establishments • Increased Sponsorship Sales creating innovative brand marketing and on-site activations for national companies such as Lincoln Motor Company, Goya Foods, Cooking Light/Allrecipes, Hill Country BBQ, Jackson Family Winery, Watkins, Tysons Corner Center, Barrie House Coffee, Boxed Water is Better • Created successful new programming elements of show including a BBQ Bash Competition, Beer, Wine & Spirits Garden, as well pop-up Cooking and Pairing Classes • Recruit, train, schedule and manage over 150 part-time, front and back of the house managers, staff and volunteers for the 2 day show • Instrumental in initiating meaningful partnerships with local and national non-profit organizations • Develop and write content for MetroCooking DC website, marketing brochures and marketing deck • Manage all food supplies, ingredients, equipment and prep kitchen operation on site at show • Secure Celebrity Chefs for James Beard and Cooking Stage appearances
EDUCATION
Convent of the Sacred Heart 91st Street
High School
Lafayette College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
American University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
ABOUT CAROLINE ZIMMERMAN
Caroline Zimmerman is a consultant in the food industry with over 32 year of success in recruitment, staffing, retail brand marketing, business/sponsorship development and event/project management. With an MBA in Finance and an entrepreneurial spirit she has owned and operated FOODTEMPS, the premier promotion company servicing the specialty food industry since 1986. As the President of FOODTEMPS, Ms. Zimmerman has executed national promotion campaigns, staffed international trade and consumer events and placed chefs and service staff in exclusive private homes and executive dining facilities. Ms. Zimmerman has broadened her event management skills as the Director of MetroCooking DC, the largest B2C culinary event in the Washington DC area. As Director she has continued to sharpen her skills in new sponsorship/partnership development, exceptional client relations, innovative brand marketing initiatives and overall on-site event staffing and operations. Ms. Zimmerman is described as a motivated detail driven professional, with a passion for hard work, dedication, resourcefulness and exceptional customer service. She excels by the challenge, a true problem solver, a multi-tasker, a positive thinker and business influencer. Over the years, Ms. Zimmerman has spoken at the Specialty Food Associations Educational Seminars at the Summer and Winter International Fancy Food Shows.
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