Expertise:
Recipe development; Baking
Major Product/SVS:
Specializing in cheesecakes, cheesecake-cupcakes and cupcakes
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching, Saint Peter's College (1977)
Affiliations Awards:
New York Women's Culinary Alliance; Alliance Board of Directors (2007-2009); International Association of Culinary Professionals
Charity:
NJ Sharing Network, Volunteer
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for cooking and she has a knack for flavor combining and creativity.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always had a passion for baking which began while earning her Cooking Badge as a Girl Scout growing up..
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Recipe development for all desserts offered in the shoppe; Daily baking; Overseeing the daily operations of the business; Creating and designing recipes for special events, parties and weddings
Education Certifications:
Certificate in Cooking, The New School (1995); Certificate in Italian Cooking, The New School (1995)
Awards/Honors:
Bergen Health and Life Magazine Readers Choice Award (2011);
Bergen Mama's Bergen's Top Cupcakeries, 2011;
Best Tasting Cheesecake Award, 2010 NYC Cake Convention
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Galvin will be opening another store and looking to franchise the business.