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Christina Zani

Philadelphia,Pa

Summary

Food educator, pastamaker and excellent communicator. Former dancer/choreographer looking to foster creative connections in educational settings while continuing culinary pursuits.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastamaker

Pasta Night/Self
09.2023 - Current

Make handmade pastas for purchase by various memebers of my Philadelphia community near and far.


Teach groups of adults and children the art of pastamaking, cooking and eating.


Market and manage myself on social media to engage customers as well as educate and show pastamaking process.


Share family history and culture through food and photos, storytelling.

Food Educator

Vetri Community Partnership
09.2022 - Current

Teach school age children cooking skills and nutrition in a variety of school settings.


Engage large groups of various communities in cooking demonstrations, nutrition information and sampling.


Work independently in the field while representing the values and goals of the program.

performer, co-creator

Headlong Dance Theater
01.2003 - 01.2018
  • I performed in and artistically co-created a number of dancetheater works that ranged from traditional theatrical presentations to site specific works
  • The improvisational skills I learned working on city streets and in people's homes have translated into my ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of folks.

Assistant to Film Director and Producer

Schrader Productions/Moonstar Entertainment
New York, NY
09.1999 - 09.2001

•Transcribe screenplays

•Create and maintain dual office filing system

•Maintain film library

•Draft docs pertaining to legalities of film completion

•Billing/light accounting

•Attend film shoots and screening show

Photo Researcher

Freelance
New York, NY
01.2000 - 05.2001

•I selected images for textbooks from physical files and large digital databases

•Liasoned with publishing house representatives

•Fostered relationships with researchers at large firms (Corbis, Magnum)

•Handled rare books and archival materials

Education

BA -

New School University
12.2002

Skills

  • Leading groups
  • Engaging with children, diverse groups of people
  • Outlook/Microsoft Office skills
  • Semi-fluent in Spanish, Italian
  • menu planning, proper knife handling skills
  • pastamaking

Awards

Independence Fellowship 2010, Philadelphia Independence Foundation

Timeline

Pastamaker

Pasta Night/Self
09.2023 - Current

Food Educator

Vetri Community Partnership
09.2022 - Current

performer, co-creator

Headlong Dance Theater
01.2003 - 01.2018

Photo Researcher

Freelance
01.2000 - 05.2001

Assistant to Film Director and Producer

Schrader Productions/Moonstar Entertainment
09.1999 - 09.2001

BA -

New School University
Christina Zani