Independent Event Producer & DJ - Cameron Kelly / Guthrie Entertainment - New Orleans, LA → Philadelphia, PA
(1997-01)
- Produced and executed hundreds of cultural events over 28 years — managing all aspects of event planning including venue sourcing, vendor contracting, AV and production coordination, talent booking, marketing, ticketing, logistics, and on-site execution across multiple cities.
- Built and managed relationships with venues, production companies, sound and lighting vendors, and promotional partners across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Kansas City, and Philadelphia — negotiating contracts and managing all event budgets independently.
- Developed detailed run-of-show documents and production timelines for every event — coordinating multiple vendors and personnel simultaneously to ensure seamless execution.
- Performed at and produced events alongside nationally recognized artists including Derrick Carter, Roland Clark, Terry Mullan, and Sunshine Jones — managing all logistics for events ranging from intimate private gatherings to large-scale multi-night productions.
- A&R and Marketing Director for Simplistic Music Company (Dallas, TX) — managing artist development, release coordination, and promotional strategy for an independent label.
- Launched Guthrie Entertainment with husband Marshall Guthrie — a company formed to manage the Cameron Kelly brand and oversee all event production, partnerships, and media relationships.
Employment Specialist & Program Manager - Philabundance Community Kitchen - Philadelphia, PA
(2024-02)
- Coordinate and manage all internship and employer partnership events — including site visits, orientation sessions, employer showcases, and graduation ceremonies — for a high-profile nonprofit culinary workforce program.
- Manage 100+ active employer partnerships across Philadelphia's hospitality and foodservice sector — maintaining relationships with restaurant groups, hotels, and catering operations that regularly host PCK events and employment activations.
- Represent PCK at external convenings including the Catalyst Kitchens Northeast Summit — coordinating all logistics, presentation materials, and stakeholder communications for organizational appearances.
- Collaborate across departments — culinary instruction, HR, executive leadership, and communications — to ensure all program events are coordinated, on-brand, and executed without friction.
Culinary Instructor & Program Coordinator - Adams & Associates / Philadelphia Job Corps - Philadelphia, PA
(2022-03 - 2024-01)
- Planned and executed culinary demonstrations, industry showcases, and graduation events for a federal workforce training program — coordinating all logistics, catering, and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinated and catered a U.S. Department of Labor event honoring women survivors of labor trafficking — managing all food production, event logistics, and on-site execution independently.
Executive Chef / Food & Beverage Director - Stephens College - Columbia, MO
(2020-01 - 2021-12)
- Directed all campus food and beverage operations across fine dining, quick service, and catering outlets — overseeing event catering from intimate faculty dinners to large-scale institutional gatherings.
- Managed all vendor and production partner relationships — including catering suppliers, equipment vendors, and service contractors — negotiating contracts and overseeing delivery and quality standards.
- Coordinated closely with institutional leadership, academic departments, and external stakeholders to align food and beverage programming with event vision and audience expectations.
- Managed payroll and budgets for 50 staff with direct P&L accountability to the VP of Finance.
Executive Chef / Culinary Director - Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn — McClain Restaurant Group - Independence, MO
(2021-01 - 2021-06)
- Oversaw food and beverage event execution across 6 distinct business concepts — coordinating catering, staffing, and vendor logistics for private dining, banquets, and special events simultaneously.
Executive Chef - The Fred Restaurant & Lounge — Hotel Frederick - Boonville, MO
(2020-01 - 2020-03)
- Opened a full-service restaurant within a historic boutique hotel — coordinating all vendor relationships, kitchen buildout logistics, and pre-opening events before COVID-19 forced closure after six days of operation.
Executive Chef - Driftwood Cask and Barrel - Baton Rouge, LA
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
- Engineered high-volume event programming and food production systems for a busy bar and restaurant — featured in Dig Magazine for culinary innovation. Managed all vendor procurement and event catering logistics.
Executive Chef - The Landing Bistro and Lounge - Warsaw, MO
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Managed a high-volume seasonal kitchen and event program — developing 463 distinct menu items and overseeing all catering and private event operations at 20% food cost.
Bar Captain / Banquet Captain / Server Captain - Restaurants of Dickie Brennan - New Orleans, LA
(2000-01 - 2017-12)
- Led service teams for luxury dining and large-scale banquet events at one of New Orleans' most prestigious restaurant groups — overseeing run-of-show coordination, guest relations, and cross-departmental execution for high-profile events.
- Served on corporate Training & Development team — developing and delivering service training programs across multiple properties.
- Regularly served VIP and distinguished guests in a fine dining environment requiring the highest standards of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
