Benjamin Levy

Writing and Editing Professional

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States

About

I am a multi-talented writer, editor, and translator with a diverse professional background. Formal education and many years of professional experience in Culinary Arts and Nutrition give me specialized expertise in developing, writing, and editing food and drink content.

Experience

  • Freelance (18 yrs 7 mos)
    • Personal Chef & Small Event Catering
      Jan 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 7 mos

      • Daily planning and preparing original menus for individuals, families, and businesses • Researching and adapting recipes and techniques to accommodate clients with common or rare dietary restrictions • Managing multiple projects simultaneously

    • Editor | Translator | Writer
      2008 - Present · 18 yrs 7 mos

  • Freelance Translator & Copy Editor at Pennside Partners
    Mar 2011 - Mar 2011 · 1 mo

    • Contracted by international pharmaceutical company to ready content for strategic marketing workshops • Networked with team of international consultants and researchers to develop industry-specific language • Worked within tight deadlines to ready material for last minute presentations

  • Editorial Assistant at two.one.five magazine
    Dec 2008 - Nov 2010 · 2 yrs

    • Interviewed, selected, and managed over 15 editorial interns • Assigned, edited, and published work of in-house and freelance writers • Managed various social networking accounts, event calendars, and e-mail blasts • Wrote long form pieces and reviews for print and web publication, with emphasis on food, film, and music • Worked in concert with marketing side of company on projects designed to further brand awareness and distribution • Recipient Sam Singer reviewing award 2010, restaurant review: Brauhaus Schmitz

  • Translator & Editor at Tourism & Health Magazine
    Sep 2010 - Oct 2010 · 2 mos

    • Translated health-focused articles into both English and Spanish • Edited content for print publication and corporate presentations • Collaborated with overseas publishers, writers, and consultants via phone and online to collect and ready content.

  • Menu Consultant at Monchados
    May 2007 - Nov 2007 · 7 mos

    • Developed and implemented food and drink recipes • Trained and supervised more than 10 staff members to ensure execution of menu • Wrote menu in English and Spanish and instructed staff on menu announcement