Cheese Snob
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Writer/Product Management - Freelance at Zabar's - Mail Order Division
- Principal; Adviser to the Trade at The Cheese Snob
- Uber-Volunteer at WFMU
- Past
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- eBay Auction Coordinator at WFMU
- Writer/Cheesemonger at Murray's Cheese
- Cheesemonger at The Brattleboro Food Co-op
- Education
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- Marlboro College
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Wendy M. Levy’s Summary
I eat cheese for a living.
My professional goal is to promote the love of good cheese.
I've been working with cheese for over 14 years. I show no signs of stopping.
I've worked behind the counters of some of the most famous and respected cheese shops in the world, or at least the Northeast USA, which to some of us is worldly enough.
For the rest of my illustrious past, look at my resume.
Most of my Cheese Clients find me via my Website www.cheesesnob.com. Some of my clients are referrals.
What I do for my Cheese Clients:
- write descriptions of cheeses for their Websites and in-store signage
- analyze their cheese selection and make suggestions to help ensure their inventory is balanced and complete
- source new cheeses, especially artisan-made cheeses made within 100 miles or so of their shop.
- sample and analyze new cheeses for inclusion into the current inventory
- write cheesemonger training manuals
- develop and implement cheesemonger/restaurant staff training programs
- teach cheese appreciation classes/guided tastings to the public
- create and maintain simple, user-friendly databases of their inventory
- develop cheese "collections", sometimes with accompaniments, for retail sale
- general marketing
- anything else they need, if I can accomplish it
Wendy M. Levy’s Specialties:
see above
Wendy M. Levy’s Experience
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Writer/Product Management - Freelance
Zabar's - Mail Order Division
(Retail industry)
September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
Research and write descriptions of food, beverages and housewares,as well as other text, for Zabar's print catalog and website. Assist in maintenance of website product databases. Assist Manager of Catalog Division with new product selection.
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Principal; Adviser to the Trade
The Cheese Snob
(Information Services industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
A consulting business dedicated to promoting the love of good cheese. Services include: consulting for start-up or established cheese shops; design, production and cheese description copy for retail point-of-sale signs; writing of cheese descriptions and cheese-related articles for print and electronic media; in-service training programs for cheesemongers; cheese appreciation classes; and cheese course menu planning.
Clients include: Zabar's (NYC), Marky's (Miami), Muss & Turner's (Atlanta), Be Thoughtful Gifts (the Internet), Whitneyville Food Store (CT), Brattleboro Food Co-Op (VT) -
Uber-Volunteer
WFMU
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
July 2003 — Present (6 years 5 months)
Currently learning audio editing software -- Adobe Audition -- in order to prepare tracks for WFMU's Rock-n-Soul Ichiban. I also assist with marathon premium fulfillment and data entry. *This is a volunteer position.*
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eBay Auction Coordinator
WFMU
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
October 2004 — October 2008 (4 years 1 month)
Select and prepare collectible and rare items for auction on eBay; research items; compose entries on items for the station's Weblog "Beware of the Blog"; maintain WFMU's eBay account; field all potential buyer inquiries (aka "customer service"); prepare items for shipping; coordinate with various station staff to verify receipt of payment, shipping, and other concerns.
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Writer/Cheesemonger
Murray's Cheese
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Retail industry)
July 2003 — January 2006 (2 years 7 months)
Wrote descriptions for cheese, housewares, beverages and other specialty foods for use on store's retail signs and website. Wrote copy for various forms of electronic and print collateral under strict deadline. Participated in weekly Tasting Panel, tasting potential acquisitions and rating them for suitability for the store. Sold cheese and other specialty foods in a full-service retail setting.
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Cheesemonger
The Brattleboro Food Co-op
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Supermarkets industry)
September 1995 — December 2002 (7 years 4 months)
I sold cheese. 300+ different ones. Often by myself. It was my first cheese job and I showed up knowing nothing, not even what "washed-rind" or "soft-ripened" meant. But I was instantly hooked. And that's where it all started.
Wendy M. Levy’s Education
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Marlboro College
1991 — 1997
Additional Information
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Wendy M. Levy’s Interests:
cheese, food, writing, cheese. Did I mention cheese?
Wendy M. Levy’s Groups:
American Cheese Society
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Slow Food
Wendy M. Levy’s Contact Settings
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