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When people hear the words “Hotel Model” they typically think of the little plastic scale inch models of hotels that may be built or are in the process of being built. That’s not what I am. As a hotel model, I model for many different hotels to help advertise their business and show off how wonderful they are to stay in. I’ve done advertisements for Hilton, Marriott, Embassy Suites, and I hope to one day model at the Ritz-Carlton. I do everything from photoshoots at the breakfast buffet to modeling at the conventions held in the hotel, and I even model the newest swimsuits next to the pool. 

As a Corporate Investor, I consider myself highly professional. I invest in companies that I know will not go broke anytime soon. It’s my second year on the job and so far I’ve invested in some amazing companies. The main ones being Pizza Hut, Forever 21, and Nintendo. The best part about my job? I work from home. Yes, I get to do all of my work from the comfort of my bean bag. I normally work four hours a day, 8-noon. My boss is very understanding. He gives me guidance and as many sick days as needed.

Do you find yourself curious about what goes on in a day of the life of a professional taste tester? Well you’re in luck. My name is Edald Peterman and I work as a professional taste tester in St. Paul, Minnesota so I have a clear and in depth understanding on all the ins and outs of the industry.

Often times when an individual hears about the professional taste testing industry they will assume the job is as simple as laying around and eating food all day. While I do indulge in some delicious and decadent dishes from notorious chefs around the world, my job can be extremely demanding and time consuming.

Some of my responsibilities include tracking down new talent, whether locally here in Minnesota OR working with colleagues in other continents to locate skilled chefs. This means majority of my time I spend “stalking” Yelp reviews for websites, or even “stalk” potential clients on social media platforms such as Instagram or Facebook to get a first hand look at what they have to offer.

Once I track down a potential client, I get in contact and set up a meeting. At this meeting they cook for me, explain the thought process behind the meal and then they leave me to thoroughly taste the food they made. I then review the food, give a rating and then match up the chef with a restaurant or catering business depending on their worthiness. I would consider myself a matchmaker for skilled professionals in the food industry.