Personal Chef: American Personal Chef Association, 2003
Professional Chef: American Culinary Federation, 1977

EDUCATION

Chef Vee has a passion for food, flavor and people.
Training includes the following:

2003	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, Master Food and Nutrition Educator
2000	CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Greystone, California “Driscolls Berry Recipe and Marketing Development Program”
1999	CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA Hyde Park, New York “Executive Chef Excellence Program”
1993	HOTEL SCHWEIZERHOF Lucerne, Switzerland Cultural experience – 5 Star 5 Diamond
1986	STADNIK SCHOOL OF CAKE DECORATING Columbus, Georgia Basic and advanced courses
1988	JOHNSON & WALES CULINARY SCHOOL Providence, Rhode Island Certificate in the Art of Garde Manager
1980	AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION Atlanta, Georgia Certified an Culinarian, 3 - year Apprenticeship Program
1980	AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION Atlanta, Georgia Certified as a Food Service Manager, Nutrition and Sanitation.

EXPERIENCE

Chef Vee has a synergy that encourages healthy lifestyles while equipping others to create dynamic results.

1998 – 2002	Executive Chef WORLD GOLF VILLAGE RENAISSANCE RESORT St. Augustine, Florida
1996 – 1998	Executive Chef UNIVERSITY PLAZA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER Bowling Green, Kentucky
1994 – 1996	Executive Chef THE SHERATON INN BUCKHEAD Atlanta, Georgia
1989 – 1994	Executive Chef CALLAWAY GARDENS RESORT Pine Mountain, Georgia
1977 – 1989	Chef THE BIG EDDY CLUB Columbus, Georgia

HIGHLIGHTS

Accomplishments and Awards:

Inspired Chef

• Cooking Demonstration for Body and Soul Wellness Program
• Certified Teambuilding Facilitator, Whirlpool International
• Certified Culinary Instructor, Whirlpool International

American Culinary Federation

• President’s Medal of Professionalism

J Q Hammons Hotel Inc.

• Vital team leader in the opening of “3” première properties
• Featured as special guest on Good Morning Bowling Green
• Annual Caring Chef Fund Raiser

Callaway Gardens Resort

• Featured in: Southern Living Magazine, Golf News, Club Cuisine Cook Book, Columbus Ledger Enquirer Newspaper, Culinary Review
• Featured on CNN as guest chef