Some clients call her their "Fairy Godmother." She provides informational and educational individual consulting and large seminars for both new and existing businesses. Dianne’s energy is focused on strengthening many industry businesses. Her specialty is in helping a wide range of food businesses from food manufacturers to restaurant owners. She does this by troubleshooting, preparing for expansi
on, and being a resource for business services. She is known for all aspects of culinary consulting, entrepreneur training, and coaching entrepreneurs in business plan writing, marketing strategies, loan packaging, communicating with lenders, and presenting investment pitches. Her professional background includes in-depth aspects of the restaurant business, wholesale and retail food sales, food manufacturing and as a chef instructor.
•Bachelor of Science in Business Management
•Certified ServSafe Instructor and Registered ServSafe Proctor for the National Restaurant Association Solutions (NRA Solutions) - ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course
•Previous Sales Consultant for Gourmet to General Food Products and Commercial Equipment
•Dianne networks with bankers, associations, and other businesses to collaborate on business projects.
•She is a member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) and others.
•National Speakers Association (NSA) New Orleans Chapter - Professional Speaker Member for 15 yrs. NSA Chapter Member of the Year Award 2004, President 2004/05,Vice-President of Membership 2002 through 2004, Board Member 2001-2005
•Dianne also studied vocal performance, receiving several awards. She uses her presentation skills and talents to coach entrepreneurs for investment pitches. For more details, see www.diannesclafani.com
