Theresa Carter

Current

Co-Founder at Chef's Table
Street Team at NBC
President at The Local Tourist

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Past

Blogger at ChicagoNow

Education

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

Recommended

4 people have recommended Theresa

Connections

434 connections

Industry

Online Media

Theresa Carter’s Summary

Founder and Publisher of The Local Tourist, Chicago's Neighborhood Guide. Locals and visitors use TheLocalTourist.com to find restaurants, nightlife, things to do, events, and more - all by neighborhood.

TheLocalTourist.com offers enhanced listings for businesses looking to reach locals and visitors of Chicago. For details, visit http://www.thelocaltourist.com/cities/chicago/advertise-local-tourist.

Emmy Winner, Outstanding Achievement for Alternate Media/New Media Interactivity

Peter Lisagor Award Finalist, Best Neighborhood/Community News Category (Awards Ceremony April 24, 2009)

Sleepover 2.0 Founding Participant; over 26,000 unique viewers in 17 hours

Theresa Carter’s Specialties:

Chicago Fanatic; Search Engine Optimization Expert; Web Design, Photography & Writing

Theresa Carter’s Experience

Co-Founder

Chef's Table

(Entertainment industry)

November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

Chef's Table invites foodies to meet the chef at a Chicago restaurant in a casual, exclusive environment.
Street Team

NBC

(Public Company; GE; Broadcast Media industry)

October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

Entertainment contributor for NBCChicago.com
President

The Local Tourist

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

February 2002 — Present (7 years 10 months)

Online guide to downtown Chicago, including restaurants, shopping, nightlife, things to do, events, and more. Weekly newsletter and frequently updated blog.
Blogger

ChicagoNow

(Online Media industry)

2009 — 2009 (less than a year)