1. Claudia Chowning Willis
858 w. 43rd
st. Houston, Texas 77018 | Av. Las Flores 561 CDMX, México
Phone: 832 867 2692 | 55 6238 7977 | E-Mail: claudiawillis92@gmail.com
Education
University of Texas, Austin
College of Natural Sciences Nutrition in Business Major
Graduate: August 2015
Professional Experience
Restaurants
 Just Dinner on Dunlavy Houston: May 21- June 30,
2016
At this restaurant I was responsible for covering the sous chef while on maternity leave. Only with my first year of culinary school
completed, I underwent responsibilities of prep-work and plate execution during service hours. I was also in charge of hostess and
waitstaff duties on certain days.
 Scola Mexico City: January 23 – May 16, 2016
Second semester Culinary students are responsible for a months service in every department of the student run, on campus test kitchen
type restaurant. Exchange of positions included: bar-back, bar-service, runner, waiter, and hostess. During this time professors educated
and evaluated us until our performance reached excellent fine-dining standards.
 Tapas Barcelona Puerto Vallarta: December 9 – January 21, 2015/16
During winter break I took advantage of my spare time and worked part-time as a prep and line cook in a Top rated Spanish restaurant
in Mexico. I was responsible for desserts, bread making, busing dishes, and prep work for entreés. I worked with a team of 4 men, all
with years of experience who showed me valuable tricks of the trade.
Bodegas LLeiroso Fall 2016
I worked part-time with the wine label based out of Spain. My duties here included weekly wine tastings and activations in restaurants promoting
the label through samples and food pairings in Mexico City.
Donde Comeré Fall
2015
My job duties for this single person owned catering and blogging company in Mexico City included working closely with the owner. We worked
together on a variety of events from openings, wine tastings, and catered parties. I often seated guests, helped cook/plate/s erve catered food,
provided security and information to guests. Events ranged from 40 to 500 guests.
The Austin Winery Summers of
2015 and 2016
I took on many responsibilities here, such as social media marketing, formatting email newsletters, and coordinating events for this start up urban
winery business. In addition to organizing, I was also involved in wine sales as a representative, selling over 100 cases in just 3 months, and adding
over 10 new accounts. I coordinated many events in Austin, for example; Party barges, Blues on the Green, an event at the Austin Statesman, A
Chefs Special Dinner at Eden East with Georgia Pellegrini, an event at Austin Premier Events rental company, cooking classes at Central Market,
and a number of tastings hosted at the Austin Winery.
Centro de Estudios Superiores de San Angel (CESSA), Mexico City
Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
Graduate: May 2017

2. 2
Foodie Kids Fall 2013
This part time retail job included working with children and parents 4 days a week on a walk in basis to make a variety of treats such as pizzas,
cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls. My responsibilities included helping the children with the cooking activity, assisting in the 3 hour cooking classes,
pricing, prepping/ clean up, and maintaining the shop upkeep.
Activities and Interests
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Fall 2011 – Present
As an alumni at The University of Texas, I constantly keep up to date on philanthropy and social events. During my 4 years as an active member
we raised $25,000 for our charity to build schools in Uganda. I also participated in our flag football team to raise awareness. My freshman year I
was elected social chair of my pledge class of 63, I carried many responsibilities. I helped plan transportation, scheduling, venue, and invitations to
the mixers or events.
Nutrition and Wellness Club Spring
2013 – 2015
While at the University of Texas I attended monthly meetings, and participated in a variety of activities that promoted career development,
connections, information about the nutrition industry, and a healthy lifestyle within our group and the community
The University of Sussex Summer 2014
Located in Brighton, England I enrolled in 2 courses, Entrepreneurship and Health in a Global Perspective. During this time studying abroad I was
exposed to multiple backgrounds and influenced by a new way of learning. I was fortunate enough to travel to some of the wonderful countries in
Europe like, Holland, Spain, Ireland, and Scotland.
Cessa Summer Culinary Program Summer 2010 - 2013
Starting at the age of 18, I spent 3 consecutive summers abroad in Mexico City. I would enroll in Cessa Universidad for a two-month culinary
course. I attended classes 5 times a week, training with professional chefs to learn fundamental culinary skills, techniques, and recipes.
Skills (Additional Competencies)
Bilingual: I fluently speak English and Spanish.
Serve Safe Certified: I am accredited by the National Restaurant Association on sanitation, food service procedures, and guidelines used in a
restaurant.
TABC Certified: The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission certification qualifies me to serve and sell alcohol legally in the state of Texas.
MUYYUMCOOK Blog: In December 2016 I started a cooking blog with posts about restaurant reviews, healthy lifestyle, innovative recipes, and any
culinary influences I experience as a student.