Wilson's Friends

Wilson's Discussions

Replied Jul. 14, 2008

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Current Ocupation:: Marketing and Sales Coordinatior for successful internationally reknowned, US owned beverage developer and flavor house.
Responsible for all marketing collateral, paper, electronic and media. Work closely with our Research & Development lab to track the pulse of the markets and Allen Flavors.

About Me:: Before coming to Allen Flavors, I worked in various industries in marketing, publishing and food related industries. I contributed to several award winning cookbooks including the James Beard Award for best cookbook of 2005.

I enjoy working in food related industries and particularly enjoy helping start up companies. I once ownd a small hot sauce company and rum cake factory located on the cruise ship dock in St.Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

Company Information: Allen Flavors, Inc.
23 Progress St.
Edison, NJ 08820
908-561-5995

Work Experience:: Three years with Allen Flavors working in Research & Development, Quality Assurance and Marketing.
Before Allen Flavors I worked in marketing in various industries, banking, publishing and food and beverage.

Education:: Vincennes University, Aviation Science
Indiana University, Business Administration
Parsons School of Design - NYC, Graphic and Digital Design

Interests:: Culinary Arts- studied under Cordon Bleu Chef for six years.
Writing. Published in many cookbooks, travel and culinary publications, NY Times, Washington Post, Time Out London and Time Out NYC. Paul M. Rappaport Essay Contest, 1999 First Place. Caribbean Travel & Life gold award 1989.
Also enjoy New York restaurant, theater and arts scene.

Who should contact you?: Joint Ventures, Product Offers, Distribution Opportunities

At 2:32pm on July 14, 2008, J Dunham said…: Wilson,

Do you have an e-mail address I could contact you at to further discuss product idea?

At 2:26pm on July 14, 2008, J Dunham said…: I've never had any formal training or experience but I have a pretty good knack for cooking and I definately have a passion for food. I looked into "The Natural Gourmet" Institute because they specialize in vegetarian/vegan an basically whole food, but I like the fact that FCI is acclerated (6 mos.) yet seems to be very thourough at the same time - I think they would give me a good foundation to work from and then maybe specialize after that to vegetarian cooking/macrobiotics. I'll be moving to Northern Cali. next month and will be living there for about 8 months then I'll be heading to NY to start school. I'm looking at getting a place in Brooklyn and ommuting in everyday, maybe Park Slope, B Heights around that area - any tips/suggestions as far as renting goes?

At 2:08pm on July 14, 2008, J Dunham said…: Wilson,
Welcome to the network, and thanks for the comments left on the discussion - Start up Costs, they were very helpful and encouraging. I would love to "pitch" my product idea your way just to get your initial thoughts, can I pm you? Also, I see you have a culinary background. I am currently employed w/ the Government but will be making a career change in 09’; anyhow I am considering attending the French Culinary Institute in NYC ... any thoughts about that school? Good to meet you and thanks again.

J