1. PROFILE
Over thirty years of training and management experience in the grocery/food/nutrition industry including: public
speaking, instruction and coaching, customer service, sales and marketing, purchasing, merchandising, inven-
tory, hiring, employee trainings. Extensive knowledge in food preparation including cooking demonstrations, rec-
ipe development with an emphasis on special diets and nutrient density.
HEALTHY EATING SPECIALIST, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, PLANO, TEXAS — 2008-2015
• Piloted the Healthy Eating program at the Whole Foods Plano location.
• Certified in plant-based nutrition through e-Cornell.
• Attended trainings under the instruction of Dr. Joel Fuhrman
• Certified through Rouxbe The Plantrician Project in plant-based cooking
• Created menus for cooking classes and dinner clubs for the Healthy Eating program.
• Extensive product knowledge especially gluten-free and special diets.
• Increased sales of specialty items
• Acknowledged for excellent customer service
• Assisted in new-hire training and orientation.
• Outside speaking engagements: Baylor Heart Support Group, Allen Public Library, Richardson Independent
School District’s continuing education classes, various Health Fairs.
CONCIERGE, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, PLANO, TEXAS — 2006-2008
• Evolved the newly created concierge program to include personal shopping, catering orders, and special or-
ders
• Delivered sales presentation
• Conducted store tours with an emphasis on value and special diets.
BAKERY TEAM LEADER, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, RICHARDSON, TEXAS — 2003-2006
• Recognized as an All-Star Bakery Team Lead for meeting and exceeding sales and regional expectations.
• Recognized for exemplary execution in merchandising and production
• Managed a team. Responsibilities included: hiring, purchasing, scheduling, training, and inventory.
MARKETING/GRAPHIC ARTIST, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, RICHARDSON, TEXAS — 2001-2003
• Created all graphic arts promotion design material for store including: sales, events, both hand-drawn and
computer generated throughout the store.
• Maintained store decor for holidays and special events.
• Managed all in-house demos and worked directly with vendors.
• Created a monthly events calendar for the store.
Cell: 214-542-7903
nyc.nycisme@gmail.com
LAURIE ATCHISON

2. EDUCATION
University of Texas -- Austin — Bachelor in Fine Arts, 1989
SKILLS
Efficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Mac Illustrator. Creative thinker, team player
and strong public speaker
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