Vanessa Chan
About Vanessa Chan
Vanessa Chan is a Sr. Culinary Partnership Sourcing Specialist at ZeroCater, where she has worked since 2018. She has previous experience in catering management and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside.
Work at Zerocater
Vanessa Chan has been employed at Zerocater as a Senior Culinary Partnership Sourcing Specialist since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for sourcing culinary partnerships and managing relationships with various food vendors. Her expertise contributes to the company's mission of providing high-quality catering services. Zerocater operates in San Francisco, California, where Chan has played a significant role in enhancing the company’s culinary offerings.
Previous Experience in Catering Management
Prior to her current position, Vanessa Chan worked as a Catering Manager at Andronico's Markets from 2013 to 2017. During her four years in this role, she managed catering operations in Emeryville, California. Following her tenure at Andronico's, she served as a Catering Department Specialist at Safeway for one year, from 2017 to 2018, in Pleasanton, California. These positions provided her with extensive experience in catering services and client management.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa Chan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by participating in the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) in Florence, Italy, where she studied Italian Language and Culture for 11 months in 2011. This educational background supports her understanding of diverse cultures and enhances her communication skills in the culinary field.
Early Career and Community Involvement
Before entering the culinary industry, Vanessa Chan worked with AmeriCorps as a Program Leader and Administrative Assistant from 2012 to 2013 in San Francisco, California. This role involved coordinating community service programs and administrative tasks, allowing her to develop skills in program management and community engagement. Her early career experiences have contributed to her professional development in the culinary sector.