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CHEF MAYRA TRABULSE, CCC, PCC, CEC ’
Office 702.722.0108
E-Mail: Chef@PuraVidaVegas.com
www.PuraVidaVegas.com
“DR. FLAVOR” APPLYING THE "F+F" TECHNIQUE: FLAVOR + FUSION = EXPLOSION
OF PLEASURE IN YOUR MOUTH, A TRUE “TASTE OF HEAVEN”
EXECUTIVE CHEF / CULINARY ARTS / CREATIVE CUISINE / PERSONAL SERVICE
Chef Mayra brings a creative flair and a passion for food to her craft; combined with a strong
business sense and engaging interpersonal skills. She is Vegan not only by profession, but by
lifestyle. She is dedicated to performing culinary magic that will put unique flavors into your
mouth with wholesome animal free and organic foods. She is known as “Dr. Flavor” by her
Patrons and her Colleagues.
Chef Mayra has been in the Food Industry for over fifteen (15) years, and is trained in the
Classic Culinary Arts and has Certifications in Sport Nutrition, Macrobiotic Cooking, as well as,
Vegan, Holistic, and Feng Shui Cuisine. She started her career as a Cook and began learning and
experimenting with recipes from various cultures, including French, Caribbean, Southern, Cajun,
and West African cuisine. Early on she had the opportunity and the pleasure to work under two
great Caribbean Chefs, who shared with her the secrets of cooking with Caribbean Spices and the
luscious flavors of Southern Cuisine.
Chef Mayra discovered unique flavors in each cuisine, handpicked the best tasting components
and created her own distinct “Taste of Heaven” combining the elements from various cultures,
with her primary focus on Caribbean and Southern Cuisine.
As a skilled Culinary Professional, touted and recognized for her abilities to combine distinct and
unique flavors and her comprehensive knowledge of a variety of cuisines, she also has the ability
to provide a customized dining experience and an atmosphere so often described as a “Garden of
Delight.” She is committed to providing her Patrons with unforgettable and healthy dining
experience.
Many health and sports professionals, seniors, single families, as well as, individuals recovering
from surgery value her professional advice to not only improve their diet, but, more importantly,
to make the lifestyle changes necessary for healthy living. Chef Mayra has conducted a variety of
classes, courses, and demonstrations for athletes, personal trainers, and anyone who would like
to live a healthier life.
“Dr. Flavor” has also developed a personal dietary program that combines healthy cooking and
recipes and will become your personal chef. She will hand pick the products, design a menu and,
finally, create a delicious meal exclusively for you. The food will be fabulous personalized
Caribbean and/or Southwest, Vegan entrees made from organic or local food. Chef Mayra and
her new recipes will prove that Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine can seduce your palate with the most
exciting flavorful meals.

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KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Chef Of Cuisine -Rovinno Villa, Tampa, Florida – Chef for up to 500
 Feathers, Destin, Florida – Prepared a variety of specialties for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner; 400 to 1000 covers daily. $3M in revenue annually.
 Restaurant & Menu Design / Training / Instructing / Development of Staff
 Dining Room / Kitchen Operations / Catering / Banquets / Events
 Supervision (Front / Back of House) / Customer Service / Guest Relations
 Kitchen Design / Safety / Sanitation / HACCP
 Resource Procurement / Inventory / Budgeting / Cost Reduction
 Dietary & Lifestyle Consultant / Personal Dietary Programs
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY & NOTABLE EVENTS
2000 – 2001
 Professional trained in the Culinary Arts and mentored by two great Caribbean Executive
Chefs in Florida and One Master Chef
 Fitness nonprofessional competitions and Sport Nutrition
 Chef at one OF the Best Breakfast-Lunch & Dinner spots.
 Private Fitness Chef and Sport Nutrition 2001- present
 Private Chef career and Chef of Cuisine Feather a Sea Food Grill
2004 -2006
 Started to transition to Vegetarianism
 Transition to Vegan Oct
 Celebrity Chef for Las Vegas & California famous residents
 Studio Appearances in Cheflive cooking shows
 E-newsletter E -Reggae magazine weekly article Vegan Caribbean
 Culinary Vegan Cooking Classes private and public in Las Vegas Area “Cooking Green,
Sexy and Lean” (2004 to present)
2007 – 2008
 Celebrity Chef Connection radio appearances.
 Culinary Vegan Cooking Classes private and public around the Las Vegas & California
Area Cooking Green, Sexy and lean 2007 to 2011.
 Vegan cooking Demos at Whole food every third Saturday of the month 2008
 Children Public and Private Cooking, Environmental Awareness & Animal Free Cooking
 Bringing back the Families Expo Private Auction
 Silent Auction for Kiss My Palate - Fundraiser ( donor)
 Eco Brand Vendor Expo
 Public demo and paid classes in Transformation a healing Place and Bosch Kitchen Store
 Volunteer work with Foster Children Promoting Healthy Future Little Chefs

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 LV Vision Network Monthly Dr. Flavor Cooking & Vendor Demo Show - 2008 to
present
 Private Chef for R&B Singer Keyshia Cole in Santa Monica, Ca
 Private Chef Services for Personal Manager’s home of Vegas Personality
 Member of the Social Registry of Las Vegas and Elite Members of the Las Vegas
Community
 Reno, NV VIP Dinner for 500 guests Featuring Dr. Flavor Vegan Caribbean Island
Cuisine
 Creating Animal Free Thanksgiving Dishes showcasing Stephanie Tejada Gourmet
Condiment Collections Wholefoods Stores
 Appearances Monthly VEGAN DEMO Show in Wholefoods stores in Las Vegas
 Staff Writer representing the Vegan and Vegetarian dining experiences
http://mydiningspot.com/
 Recipe and Fun http://mydiningspot.com/ as of Nov 2008
 Contributor writer for The Vegan Culinary Experience (2008 to 2011)
2009 to Present
 Celebrity Chef Connection Internet Radio Show “Dr. Flavor” Vegan Spot
 Future Project with Nicole Brandon actress and dancer. She is an author, speaker and the
founder and CEO of Artistry in Motion; “A Woman Wellness Program for the Sexy”
 Board Member of “Bringing Families Back”
 Fall Expo and Fair featuring Vegan Local Vendors & “Healthy Future Little Chef
Cooking Live Show”
 Collaboration with “The Vegan Vixens;” four (4) talented eco-entertainers who care about
the future of our world.
 “Vegan Vixen Cook Book Project”
 Clark County School District & Private Schools Special Demos presentations to Second
Grade children and High School Students (2009 to 2011)
 Celebrity Vegan Chef, “Grand Opening Demos Show” for the Roadhouse Farmers
Market
 Co-Produced & Hosted “The Lean, Green & Sexy Cooking Show” on Fox
 Grand Opening for the Farmers Market
 Special Guest & Celebrity Vegan Chef Demo Presentation for Two Community
Churches
 Contributor Writer for “Living Green Nevada Magazine” and Feature article July 2009
 Special Dinner/Fundraiser Vegan Caribbean’s Night for 100 Guests August 2009
 Contributor Writer for HappyCow.net
 Weekly Internet Live Stream “The Green, Lean and Sexy Show, The Chef Mayra Show”
Cooking Every Week LIVE (July 2009 to 2012)
 Special Chef Guest Appearances at Sunflower Market Monthly All Stores (October 2009
to 2011)
 Special Guest Presenter & Speaker for “The Green Valley Library” as the “Vegan
Expert” (February 2009 to 2011)
 Several Joined Venture with Trader Joe’s Green Valley Location (June 2009 to 2011)

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 Guest Chef Speaker at The Le Cordon Bleu, Las Vegas, NV (2009-2010)
 Guest Chef for All Local Farmers Market (2010 to present)
 CEO/Chef for the first 100% Vegan Restaurant & Bakery “Pura Vida” in Las Vegas
(2011 to 2014)
 Grand Opening of the newly designed “Pura Vida” Bakery & Bystro in 2016
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
 BS in Culinary Management
 CCC Chef de Cuisine
 PCC Personal Chef
 Private tutoring from Master Chef John Maxwell, CMC, CEC CCE , AAC for The
International Culinary School at The Art Institutes ( Florida) ONE on One training for
advance restaurant management- fine dining – personal chef
 Business Owner –Executive Chef/ CEO of JCC Organic VV --- 8 years
 Owner- Executive Chef –CEO Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro Opened 7/2011 to present