Chef & Culinary Expert
Williams-Sonoma
Pittsburgh, PA
Cooking class instruction and daily food preparation for store presentations.
Tara M. Jones
A career across culinary craft, communications, entertainment and global enterprise.
The Walt Disney Company · Nestlé USA · Creative Artists Agency
The professional experience behind Chef Tara M. Jones’s work in food, culture and storytelling.
Professional experience
International Labor Standards Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
Glendale, CA
International licensing facilities’ labor standards compliance, sustainable and responsible production.
Senior Copywriter & Copyeditor
Nestlé USA Headquarters
Glendale, CA
Developed brand-focused consumer collateral, promotional materials and digital communications across the full portfolio of Nestlé products. My role required strict editing for trademark compliance, including direct collaboration with the legal department to ensure regulatory accuracy.
Business & Legal Affairs Assistant
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Beverly Hills, CA
A-List celebrity contract processing and facilitation.
Tara M. Jones is listed as Tara Harris, her marital name.
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Corporate and Event Caterer
La Prima Food Group
Washington, DC
La Prima Catering is rated ‘Best Green Caterer’ as the leading corporate and social caterer on the east coast.
Education & qualifications
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production Internal Auditor
International Register of Certificated Auditors
Los Angeles, CA
Harvard ManageMentor® certifications
Harvard Business School
Presentation Skills • Feedback Essentials • Coaching • Time Management • Innovation & Creativity • Innovation Implementation • Team Leadership
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certifications
National Restaurant Association
B.A., English, Communication & Humanities
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA