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Seth Hammond, Restaurant Manager
seth@duparandcompany.com
Prior to Dupar & Company . . . I attended South Seattle Community College and earned a degree in their Culinary Arts Program. Prior to that I worked at several restaurants including Yarrow Bay Grill & Beach Café - Banquet and Line Cook; Icon Grill-Opening crew, Line cook; Mt. Bachelor - West Village Food & Beverage Manager; Zucca Restaurante Italiano Bend, Head Chef; Pallino Pastaria- General Manager.
What are the five essential ingredients that you keep in your fridge at home? Curry paste, tomatoes, bacon, butter, and wine.
Favorite chef and/or Seattle restaurant and why . . . My favorite chef is probably Nobu Matsuhisa, I like his intricate clean style. My favorite Seattle restaurant would be Harvest Vine, their great Tapas and wine selection is hard to beat.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . A hammock beneath a palm tree somewhere that shoes are optional.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . The people in this industry are like none other. I've been fortunate enough to have worked alongside people from all walks of life and learned a lot from them.
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . Spirited, jovial, conscientious.
I love working for LDC because . . . It's like a family here, I moved away for a couple of years and recently returned. It was sort of like coming back home.
My beverage of choice would be . . . A pint of Guinness from the tap.
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Vyanessa Stephan, Catering Director
vyanessa@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . was a personal assistant.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . traveling the world.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . caring.
My guilty pleasure is . . . handbags.
I can't live without my . . . lip balm.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . I enjoy being around the creation of excellent food.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . cheese plate to start (or finish), a great piece of fish, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and a glass of red wine.
My beverage of choice would be . . . any cocktail from Pomegranate.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . going somewhere I have never been before.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . having friends over for drinks. |
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Keysha Hughes, Event Planner
keysha@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at LDC, I . . . have worked as an Event Planner both in Scottsdale, AZ and Seattle.
If I weren't already working for LDC, my other dream job would be . . . a handbag or shoe designer.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . hard working and friendly.
My guilty pleasure is . . . gossip magazines such as In-Touch, OK and US.
I can't live without my . . . blackberry
You might be surprised to know that I . . . traveled to Loreto, Mexico 33 times in 4 years for a previous job.
Outside of LDC you can find me . . . spending time with friends and family, shopping, the gym, and happy hour.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . I love working with people and creating that perfect catered event for a client.
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . hard working, dependable, and friendly.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . a variety of appetizers and good wine.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . catching up with friends over cocktails.
My beverage of choice would be . . . a glass of cabernet sauvignon on a rainy day, a cold beer out on the patio or at a football game, or a grey goose and soda with a lemon out with friends.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . great food, great drinks and either laying out on the beach or bundling up for the slopes. I love to travel to new places and love Europe! |
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Sara Mogensen, Event Planner
saram@duparandcompany.com
Prior to Dupar & Company . . .I worked as a concierge at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, Florida.
I can't live without my . . .Bikram Yoga.
You might be surprised to know that I . . .have an acting demo reel!
I love working in the hospitality industry because . . .I enjoy meeting and working with unique and creative people. I also love that no two days are ever the same!
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . .persuasive, emotional and fun.
The book that I am currently reading is . . .Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . .cheese, olives, bread & wine.
Outside of work you can find me . . .practicing yoga, reading and writing.
My beverage of choice would be . . .a glass of red wine.
My ideal vacation spot is . . .Paris, France.
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Barbara Howland, Microsoft Meetings Manager
barbara@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . Managed a hair salon.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . an Herbalist.
My guilty pleasure is . . . staying in my pjs all day long!
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . because everyday is different.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . Pizza and French fries.
My beverage of choice would be . . . Tea.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . Grandkids.
I can't live without my . . . Garage door opener!
I love working for Dupar & Company because . . . of the talented and friendly people.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . Thoughtful and a good listener. |
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Andrew Smith, Operations Manager
andrew@duparandcompany.com
My guilty pleasure is . . . Science fiction.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . have too many watches.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . the constant variety and challenge it presents.
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . hardworking, honest and generous.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . Good friends preparing good food with good Wine. Good conversation and good weather early enough that there is sunlight early on and late enough that the conversation can go late into the night.
My beverage of choice would be . . . a good bottle of wine.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . Being so far away that EVERYTHING is different.
I love working for LDC because . . . Everyone here is great to work with, very supportive and very good in general.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . Spending time with my wife, Laura. |
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Gifford Visick, Controller
gifford@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . I was a project accountant for a general contactor in Bellevue and learning the ropes of accounting.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . None. I'm living the dream as we speak.
My guilty pleasure is . . . A good soccer game on TV or anything chocolate.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . I've always been interested in the culinary arts. When I decided the I needed some sort of continuing education my choices were between culinary school or a four year university.
Outside of Dupar & Company you can find me . . . either spending time with my family, working on projects at home or on a soccer field trying to outrun father time.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . A good pizza and a cold Diet Coke.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . getting home early with family and just spending time together.
I love working for Dupar & Company because . . . Of the people. We have a really good crew and they are a lot of fun to be around. I also love the creativity & openness that is continually flowing around this place. All of these lead to a fantastic work environment.
My beverage of choice would be . . . In the morning a good mocha really hits the spot.
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Carlee Halbert, Staffing Coordinator
staffing@duparandcompany.com
I love working in the hospitality industry because . . .each day is different and this industry always has the funniest people to work with.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . a Broadway actress!
People outside of work would describe me as . . .funny, caring and sensitive.
My guilty pleasure is . . .politics and watching The Hills!
You might be surprised to know that I . . . played Jo in Little Women and Aunt Bella in Lost in Yonkers during my Senior year of High School.
Outside of work you can find me . . .with my nose in a book or spending time with my boyfriend of 5 years and two cats.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . family and friends enjoying good food and yummy drinks!
The book that I am currently reading is . . . Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind.
My beverage of choice would be . . . PB & J smoothies from Emerald City Smoothie or Strongbow Cider from England.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . any city with historical and cultural sightseeing!
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