Amy Priebe

Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Brighter Bites

Amy Priebe has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries. Amy began their career as a Lead Production Baker at Specialty's Cafe & Bakery in 2010, where they made breads and breakfast pastries from scratch. Amy then worked as a Consultant/Pastry Chef for Flirty Cupcakes LLC, where they developed a cupcake menu and provided support to the owner. Amy also served as a Pastry Chef at Sardine, designing and producing desserts using local ingredients.

In 2012, Amy worked as a Pastry Chef at Spertus Kosher Catering by Wolfgang Puck, overseeing dessert menus and completing weekly ordering and inventory tasks. Amy then joined European Imports LTD as an Inside Sales/Purchasing Associate, where they performed purchasing duties and negotiated with vendors.

Amy later transitioned to a Sales Executive role at Local Foods Chicago, leading a sales team and consistently exceeding sales goals. Amy then worked as an Assistant Director at the Kilts Center for Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where they contributed to the development and execution of various programs and events.

In 2016, Amy served as a Specialty Food Sales/Merchandising representative at Volpi Foods. Amy then joined Imperfect Foods in 2017 as a Merchandising and Category Manager, responsible for the Midwest market's growth and profitability.

Most recently, Amy joined Brighter Bites as the Director of Strategy and Partnerships in August 2022. Overall, they have demonstrated expertise in sales, marketing, merchandising, and strategy throughout their career.

Amy Priebe attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2003 to 2007, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics. In 2009, they briefly attended The French Pastry School, specializing in Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. However, it is not specified whether they obtained a degree from this institution.

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Timeline

  • Director of Strategy and Partnerships

    August, 2022 - present

  • Sourcing Manager

    March, 2021