Since 2018, James Norton has been working in The Growler Magazine based None, None. James is an experienced Food Editor with over 31 years of work experience. According to James's resume and work profile, this person has worked at more than 14 places with numerous backgrounds and got different skills. James attended school at the University of Wisconsin - Madison from 1994 to 1999. James can be found in Seattle, Washington – where the professional is currently located. You can search for this expert's email address and number. We can also provide you additional contact information upon request.
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Last updated May 23, 2024
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Food Editor
Minnesota
Writes and commissions stories and other content focused on the food and dining scene of the Upper Midwest for a monthly print magazine with a continually updated website.
from Jun 2018
Director of Sales- West
379 east Industrial Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92408
I join a highly skilled team with a strategic plan to become the leading brand in the premium gourmet jerky category.
Mar 2016 — Nov 2016
Co-Owner
Chef Camp is a weekend retreat for fans of cooking and great food. This three-day event brings leading executive chefs, authors, and other food experts together with paid attendees to teach,...
from Jan 2016
Director of Sales and Business Development West
Coordinating total sales cycle for all channels and classes of trade in the western US for the incredible line up of quality food items in the Natural Nectar, Natural Tides, and OO LA LA bra...
Aug 2015 — Feb 2016
Regional Sales Manager
Minneapolis, MN
Our small sales team grew sales revenues from $3M-$18M in less than 3 years. I grew the Western SPINS ACV number from 22-90% in that same period. I started and booked business for WBS at sev...
Dec 2012 — Jul 2015
Regional Customer Manager and Pacific Nw and Diamond Foods,Inc
600 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129
Managed total sales cycle for several National brands in the Diamond Foods portfolio at Unified Grocers (all divisions)
WinCo
URM
AFS, KeHE. I won the Nut business at Winco during this t...
Feb 2011 — Nov 2012
Freelance Food Writer
I spent a number of years blogging about food media for Chow.com, and writing restaurant reviews for City Pages and Minnesota Monthly. I have contributed book reviews on a recurring basis to...
from Feb 2007
Contributing Columnist
I filed daily video columns about mass-marketed food and drink in support of CHOW.com's mission to explore contemporary gastronomy.
2007 — 2013
Co-Producer
Working in conjunction with co-host Taylor Carik and engineer Adam Voreis, I helped produce and host more than 120 episodes of a roughly hour-long podcast featuring interviews, pop culture c...
2007 — 2011
Producer
I worked with The Al Franken Show since its founding, serving first as head of research. I took a seven-month hiatus to write a book (Saving General Washington, Penguin/Tarcher) and returned...
Mar 2004 — Feb 2007
Middle East Editor
210 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115
As Middle East editor for the Christian Science Monitor, I was responsible for editing stories from the two to four staffers writing in my region plus a network of freelancers. I typically e...
Dec 2001 — Feb 2004
Editor
Co-founded and edited one of the Internet's pioneering daily online magazines, publishing writers from all over the country (and the world) to further our broad mission of engaging with pop ...
1998 — Jun 2008
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1994 — 1999
1984 — 1987
1982 — 1983
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