Angela Lawrence

Co-founder & Brand Director – Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen at Gusto 54 Restaurant Group

Angela Lawrence has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In 1996, they started their career as a Senior Editor at Transcontinental Media, where they worked until 2004. Angela then moved on to Redwood Custom Communications, where they served as an Editor for their marketing publications for Kraft Foods North America. Angela also led the creative team for a custom CRM magazine for The Home Depot US and Canada.

In 2008, Angela joined Yew + Bamboo Inc. as a Senior Account Director. Angela was responsible for leading the account team and building collaborative client relationships. During their time there, they oversaw successful integrated marketing campaigns for President's Choice Financial.

In 2012, Angela founded CookLikeAJamaican.com, a cooking blog where they teach Jamaican cooking. The blog grew into an enterprise with paid subscribers, a YouTube channel, and consistent growth month over month.

At Gusto 54 Restaurant Group, Angela held various roles. Angela started as the Brand and Communications Manager, where they oversaw the development of a master brand architecture and brand assets for Gusto 101 and Trattoria Nervosa. Angela then became the Chief Culture Officer, responsible for providing an exceptional employee experience that translated into memorable dining experiences for guests. Currently, Angela is the Co-Founder and Brand Director of Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen, where they brought a shared vision to reality and supports the ongoing success of the business.

Throughout their career, Angela has demonstrated strong leadership skills, built successful client relationships, and developed and implemented effective marketing strategies.

Angela Lawrence holds an Honours BA degree in English & Mass Communications from York University. The exact duration of their education history, including the start and end years, is not specified.

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Timeline

  • Co-founder & Brand Director – Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen

    April, 2015 - present

  • Chief Culture Officer CCO

    January, 2015

  • Brand And Communications Manager

    August, 2012