Convention Center's Executive Chef, Certified Chef de Cuisine

Tampa, FL (January 26, 2009) - Tampa Convention Center’s Executive Chef Pascal Beaute has successfully completed ProChef Level II certification becoming a Certified Chef de Cuisine.  Developed by the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and the American Culinary Federation (ACF), two of the largest chef organizations, the ProChef Certification is a well respected and recognizable qualification in the Hospitality Industry.

“Completing and passing the ProChef Level II Certification speaks highly of Chef Beaute’s dedication to Culinary Arts, it required many hours of study, practice and preparation,” said Paul E. Scott, General Manager of Food and Beverage at the Tampa Convention Center

Chef Beaute joined the Tampa Convention Center as Executive Chef July of 2008. Prior to joining the Convention Center, Chef Beaute was part of Aramark’s culinary team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bejing China.   Originally from France, Chef Beaute received his culinary training from Ecole Secondaire de Sochaux where he received his first degree of general instruction.  Beaute received his culinary diploma at the L’Ecole Hôtelière de Poligny in Jura, France and holds a Master’s Degree in the art and technique of vacuum cuisine from Ecole de Georges Pralut.
 

Stacy McGlinnen, CMP, has been appointed National Sales Manager covering the Midwest and West Regions of the US.  In addition to covering these regions McGlinnen will handle Religious and Multi Cultural Groups.  McGlinnen has been in the business for over 20 years holding positions as Director of Catering with both the Florida Aquarium and Wyndham Harbour Island.  She was with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts for ten years in Tampa and Hilton Head, SC where she held management positions in food and beverage, banquets and catering/convention services.  McGlinnen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

Marisa Adams has been appointed National Sales Manager covering the Southeast region and more specific markets as Sports, MacDill Air Force Base, and the University of South Florida.  Adams has worked in advertising, fundraising, marketing and sales.  Most recently she was the Director of Development at a local private school.  Her diverse experience will bring a unique prospective to the Tampa Convention Center.  Adams received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida.

 Jennifer Goulbourne, has been appointed Sales Manager working with the local Tampa Bay market. Goulbourne has been in the hotel business for over 11 years holding various positions with Saddlebrook, Innisbrook, Westin Buckhead in Atlanta and Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Goulbourne received her Associates in Arts degree in Hospitality Management from Hillsborough Community College.