Washburne Trade School-Chef's Training Program, 1991. Graduated with honors, placed second in school sponsored Hors
D'oeuvres Contest and wrote paper that became part of the teaching curriculum. Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago, 1989. Obtained Bartending & Beverage Management Certificate.

EXPERIENCE

Kocoa's Kitchen, 1988 to present. As Chef-Owner I offered once a
week dinners for pick-up & delivery, went on to full-service, off-site
catering. I now focus on culinary consulting services which includes
TV/radio chef, food product spokesperson, MC for food events,
developing and implementing food service systems, teaching cooking
classes for adults, chef's training for teens, and conducting food
demos & seminars. "Cooking With Love" released May 2000.

WCGI 1390AM Gospel Radio-Chicago, November 1998 to
December 1999. On a weekly basis, I appeared on-air as the
Culinary Advisor to talk food facts, tips, info and share seasonal
recipes.

WGN-TV Morning News-Chicago, February 1998 to June 2000.
As Food Correspondant, I was featured every Tuesday, 8:45am in a
weekly segment called "Kocoa's Kitchen" (sponsored by Jewel
Foods & Melissa's / World Variety Pruduce, Inc.) where I prepared
creative cuisine "live" in the studio.

Hyde Park Cooperative Society, Inc., April 1997 to April, 1999.
As Chef Consultant, I developed the HMR (Home Meal
Replacement) system which included creating made from fresh
meals and training the kitchen staff. I also wrote food columns.