Ilana Blumberg Scher

Ilana Blumberg Scher has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Ilana is currently working as a Senior Operations Manager at Wonder, starting in 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal Consultant at Corkscrew Consulting from 2014 to 2022, where they provided consulting services for startups, restaurants, hotels, and manufacturers in areas such as restaurant openings, brand identity, strategic positioning, and culinary training.

From 2020 to 2022, Ilana worked as a Strategist & Engagement Lead at Service Physics, a data-driven consulting firm specializing in Lean Transformation and Operational Excellence. Ilana'sprojects included implementing restaurant technologies, launching online ordering platforms, conducting operational experiments, and drafting business cases for international expansion efforts.

In 2021, they held the role of Head of Operations at Sesame, an online ordering marketplace, where they led the go-to-market strategy and project management during the development stage.

From 2017 to 2020, they were the Director of Development & New Store Opening at Wings Over, overseeing the opening and renovation of corporate and franchise locations, as well as leading brand development efforts.

In 2015, Ilana worked as the WeLive Operations Lead at WeWork, and from 2014 to 2015, they were the Director of Operations at Little Sal's Italiano (Silver Spoon Hospitality).

Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Legal Assistant & IT Administrator at Gerald and Lawrence Blumberg and as a Hospitality Consultant at Clark Wolf Company.

Ilana also has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of IB Cooking from 2006 to 2013.

Ilana Blumberg Scher obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Denver in 2005. In the same year, they also attended the French Culinary Institute and received a Certificate in Classic Culinary Arts and Artisanal Baking. From 2003 to 2004, they studied at Kanda University, although the degree and field of study are not specified. Later, in 2012, they enrolled at New York University and completed a Master's Degree in Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, in 2014. Additionally, there is a mention of the Institute of Culinary Education, but no specific dates or degree/field of study information is provided.