Emily Heiler

I BUILD: business relationships between Chinese-Europe through 20+ years of cultural experience and genuine connections.

Write and publish monthly e-newsletter; Draft timely press releases; coordinate promotions with restaurant management and publicity; Book and manage off-site catering events for residential and corporate customers; Merchandise and gift card sales; Playful & engaging voice across social media platforms; Bill entry and payment for restaurant; Greet & interact with customers; Run weekly management meeting to sync promotions between Front of House and Back of House

Triple-bottom line business with emphasis on local economy, environment, preserving farmland with Delicious gluten-free baked goods made in Lancaster County, PA with seasonal produce & premium ingredients. Account Management vendors in PA, MD, DC, VA, & NY; Bake & Deliver fresh-made products; Source local farm Ingredients; Staff farmers market, holiday fairs, special events, fundraisers. Coverage in The Washington Post, Tasting Table & The Wall Street Journal.

Women-owned business meet-up to encourage goal setting, cross-industry brain-storming, cheerleading and accountability for women in start-up phase of their company. Started as monthly meeting of 6 women at my house and grew organically to over 30 women in law, tech, retail, food, and health industries meeting semi-annually.

DC's first exclusively gluten-free happy hour series held at alternative venues around DC. Coverage in The Daily Meal, Zagat DC, The Food and Wine Diva, and BisNow. Arranged host sites, music, photographers and food/drink vendors plus ticket sales and marketing.

Update website with content, newsletter, events and membership listings; Field incoming calls and office mail/email correspondence; Invoice and collect membership dues; Handle bill pay and bookkeeping; Design and send invitations, collect RSVPs, track guest lists; Update membership database; Co-chair young professionals committee

Identified & developed new business opportunities; Built & maintained appropriate relationships with existing customers; Managed all communications with customers including quotations, new items, product transfers, sampling, purchase orders; Designed bilingual product brochure; organized annual trade showsin China; Integral part of strategic planning & sales forecasting for Asian region; Created & monitored department budget; Arranged travel for sales trips, colleagues and management team in China

Mandarin Chinese