Elizabeth Birnbaum

About Elizabeth Birnbaum

Stories can be dazzling, intimate, and transformative, but the best are all three.I am a creative storyteller with over 14 years of experience in producing captivating content for entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations. I founded and lead The Curated Feast, a creative marketing agency that helps clients make an unforgettable impact through photography, writing, social media strategy, and identity development.My mission is to facilitate real magic, connection, and learning wherever I go. I have been recognized as one of Silicon Valley Business Journal\'s 40 under 40, Foodie of the Year and Writer of the Year by the NEXTies Awards, and a delegate for Terra Madre by Slow Food USA. I have worked with clients such as Ten Speed Press, Earthbound Farm, The Luxury Collection, and Whole Foods Market, creating stories that showcase their values, vision, and products. I am also passionate about supporting the arts and culture in my community, serving on the Santa Cruz City Arts Commission.

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   The Curated Feast

   Jun 2015 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   In 2018, I pivoted from telling stories at the table to helping brands tell their stories online. Now we bring brand\'s stories to life through photography, design, marketing storytelling, and magic- Led strategy and creative direction for national consumer brands as the head of social media for launch; introduced short-form video to 4 client accounts, and introduced storytelling and world building- Inspired teams to complete brand guides with thorough attention to detail for multiple brand expressions and to reach new and younger demographics- Acted as the key point of contact with clients and executives, always working diplomatically between clients and creative teams- Led the concept, production, and filming of TikTok videos which have garnered over a million views- Launched or revived client brands with an average 300% growth in engagement in the first 3 months, and maintained connection to the current fanbase.Clients: Ten Speed Press | Earthbound Farm | The Luxury Collection, Marriott | The Feedfeed | Whole Foods Market | GOODLES | Edible Monterey Bay | Arts Council Santa Cruz County | Verve Coffee | Manresa Restaurant | UCSC Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS)| True Organic Products | Tufts University | Annieglass | KYLA Kombucha

Education

• Lake Forest College

  B.A., Art History, Psychology

  2004 — 2008

• Northwestern University

  School of Continuing Studies

  2011 — 2011