Janet Patricia Boileau
Nationality: British/Canadian
Correspondence: P.O. Box 87
Lac-des-seize-îles, QC J0T2M0
Canada
Email: jpboileau@tasteandtravel.ca ; Janet@janetboileau.com
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Comprehensive experience with all phases of publications management, including development of annual publishing plans and dissemination strategies, manuscript acquisition, production, editorial, sales and distribution activities for both academic and commercial publishing houses
- Managerial capabilities; proven leadership, administrative and financial management skills
- Excellent communication, research, writing and editing abilities
- Successful record of team building, training and supervision and line management of staff, local and remote teams
- UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Consular experience, front-line assistance work and section management
- Experience in planning and directing the efficient, cost-effective and timely production of high-profile public events including negotiating commercial sponsorship agreements, directing public relations and media coverage, engaging external stakeholders
- Subject matter expert – culinary history and research, recipe development and testing, culinary judge
- Experience with website development and management, podcasting, video and 35mm film production, including scriptwriting, location management, post-production and publicity.
- Familiarity with information technology tools and their application
- Familiarity with UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office system and protocols
- Familiarity with United Nations system and protocols
- Familiarity with multicultural work environments
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
The University of Adelaide, Australia
PhD (History) 2010
Distinction and recommendations for publication.
The University of Adelaide, Australia
Master of Arts in Gastronomy, 2007
Pass with High Distinction
Massey University, New Zealand
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, 2004
Additional Qualifications
Jakarta Dive School, Jakarta, Indonesia
Open Water, Advanced Diver, Rescue Diver Certificates, 1986
British School of Journalism, London, England
Freelance Journalism Course, 1983
Cotter School of Navigation, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Certificate of Celestial Navigation, 1979
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Culinary History, Portuguese Cuisine, Portuguese Colonization, Eurasian Cuisine, Culinary Creolisation, Ethnic Cuisines
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Taste and Travel Publishing International Inc., 2010–Present
P.O. Box 481, Metcalfe, ON K0A2P0, Canada
Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
The company was federally incorporated in Canada in October 2010. Launched Taste&Travel Magazine an internationally distributed consumer magazine with a focus on culinary travel, in March 2011. Developed internship schemes with Carleton University, Ottawa and University of Adelaide, South Australia to provide publishing opportunities for new journalists. Currently serving as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Taste&Travel Magazine and Publisher of the website www.tasteandtravelmagazine.com
British High Commission, 2015–2017
100 Tanglin Rd, Singapore 247919
Consular Manager B3 (L)
Management of the Consular Section, responsible for assistance to British nationals in Singapore. Line management of two consular officers. Membership of Post Management Board, Post Security Committee, Post Crisis Management Committee. APAC Rapid Deployment Team member. TRiM Assessor. Development of prevention campaigns, networking and relationship building with local authorities and stakeholders, handling of high profile and complex assistance cases.
Leite’s Culinaria, 2006–2010
174 W 76th St, New York, NY 10023
Editor/Producer
On a consultancy basis provided background research for Leite’s Culinaria, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Food and Drink Website in 2006 and 2007.
Research for David Leite’s book “The New Portuguese Table” (Clarkson Potter, 2009) and recipe testing.
Producer of David Leite’s “Talking With Your Mouth Full” and “Eating Our Words” a nationwide series of events featuring prominent food writers reading their works followed by a dinner with a menu inspired by the readings, created by leading American chefs.
Independent Scholar, 2002-2010
Singapore and Washington, DC
Completion of Master of Arts and PhD degrees.
United Nations University, 2000–2002
5-53-70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
Publications Officer and Head, United Nations University Press
Directed the operations of the United Nations University Press. Planned and executed the overall publishing policy of the UNU Press and determined the character, scope and modalities of the University’s publications program.
Responsibilities included manuscript acquisition and review; title budgeting and promotional planning; supervision of editing, design, composition, and printing processes; monitoring of outsourcing procedures and vendor relations; implementation of marketing, sales, and distribution strategies; negotiation of co-publishing and translation agreements.
Developed an annual publishing plan and biennial budget for both sale and non-sale publications.
Worked closely with program officers and researchers in determining the appropriate formats and intended target audiences for their research output.
Supervised full-time editorial, production and sales staff, as well as a varying number of freelance designers, copy-editors and indexers; administered operational budget (excluding salaries and overhead) of c. US$1 million.
Achievements include:
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- developing an intellectually distinguished publishing program that established UNU Press as the imprint of excellence and publisher of first choice for UN-interest publications
- conception, development, implementation and management of “Fast Track” publishing program to allow 16-week timeframe for publishing of time-sensitive studies on topics of interest to high-level UN decision makers
- enhancing the overall quality of UNU publications by emphasizing the need for quality control and accountability
- reducing the operating budget by 30% while increasing the number of publications by streamlining editorial and production processes
- increasing net sales receipts by 100% during term of office through improved collections and increased sales
United Nations University, 1998–2000
5-53-70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8925, Japan
Managing Editor, UNU Press
Supervised production of all UNU Press titles (c. 20 books per year).
Reviewed manuscripts and recommended acquisitions. Prepared production schedules and ensured on-time execution of all aspects of the editorial and publishing processes. Liaised with authors and served as desk editor, responding to queries from copy editors, authors and editors.
Coordinated publishing activities taking place concurrently in the UK, Hong Kong, Japan and United States.
Managed a staff of 15 freelance copy editors and indexers.
Indo Multi Media, 1993–1996
Jakarta, Indonesia
Chief Editor
Managed the publishing division of PT Indo Multi Media, an English language publishing house serving government and private sectors, with emphasis on tourism, business, and lifestyle magazines, annual reports and other corporate communication materials.
Undertook planning, budget and quality control and production of all printed materials, including four monthly tourism tabloids, six bi-monthly magazines, three monthly newsletters plus a series of seven maps and twelve destination booklets.
Acquired new accounts, liaised with clients, negotiated commercial publishing agreements.
Responsible for all aspects of quality control and on-time fulfillment of contractual agreements.
Freelance Publishing /Marketing Consultant, 1988–1993
Jakarta Indonesia,
In association with American Express, British Airways, KLM and Hyatt Hotels, designed and coordinated Portraits of Excellence, an exhibition featuring photographic portraits of influential businessmen and government figures in Southeast Asia, coordinating the public relations, photography, exhibition logistics, and protocol in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Developed corporate publications and communication strategies on behalf of clients including: Hyatt Hotels; Hilton International; American Express; the World Trade Center; KLM; British Airways; Corporate Clubs of America. Regular publications included the monthly magazine Jakarta Program What’s On, bi-monthly magazines Heritage, Mercantile World, monthly newsletters Pinisi, Hilton Gazette.
Freelance Writer & Script Editor, 1986–1990
Jakarta Indonesia
Contributed articles to numerous international publications. Fact checker for Reader’s Digest stories featuring Indonesia. Developed film and video scripts for clients including: Troma Inc. New York; Rapi Films Jakarta; Parkitt Films Jakarta; and Andre Pribadi Underwater Film Productions, Jakarta. On behalf of Troma Inc. New York, acted as Creative Consultant during the writing and production of the feature film, Jakarta, starring Christopher Noth (Law & Order) and Susie Pai (Big Trouble Little China). Worked with various advertising agencies as copy writer/editor for annual reports, brochures, and print advertisements.
Contract Design Facilities Ltd, Douglas, Isle of Man, UK, 1983-1986
Writer & Editor
Created and edited documentation for industrial applications, particularly in the fields of oil, natural gas, electrical and instrumentation engineering
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
ACADEMIC
A Culinary History of the Portuguese Eurasians: The Origins of Luso-Asian Cuisine in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (Doctor of Philosophy, thesis, 2010)
Vanishing Pleasures. The Culinary Heritage of the Portuguese Eurasians of Goa, Malacca and Macau: A Comparative Study (Master of Arts in Gastronomy, dissertation, 2007)
BOOKS
Oxford Companion to Sweets. Oxford University Press, 2015 (contributing author)
Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia. Greenwood, 2011 (contributing author)
Kratons of Java. New York: American Express Philanthropic Foundation, 1991 (author)
Shadows on the Silver Screen: A Social History of Indonesian Film Jakarta: Lontar Foundation, 1991 (ed. with John H. McGlynn)
Jakarta Restaurant Guide. Jakarta: PT Indo Multi Media, 1996 (ed).
Insight Guides: Jakarta. Hong Kong: Apa Publications, 1991 (author)
Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition Planner’s Guide. Jakarta: PT Indo Multi Media, 1996. (ed)
Kartini, Jakarta: Duta Fine Arts Foundation, 1991 (ed. with others)
Java. Singapore: Periplus Editions, 1991 (contributing author)
Underwater Indonesia. Singapore: Periplus Editions, 1991 (contributing author)
Java: Land of kingdoms and volcanoes Jakarta: PT Indo Multi Media, 1995. (ed.)
Sumatra: The new frontier Jakarta: PT Indo Multi Media, 1995. (ed.)
FILMS
Cabo das Flores. Janet Boileau Andre Pribadi Underwater Productions, Jakarta 1989
Jakarta. Charles Kaufman & Janet P. Boileau Troma Inc, New York & Parkitt Films Jakarta, 1990
ARTICLES
Published in: International Herald Tribune (Singapore), Asia Magazine (Hong Kong), Expression (Singapore), The Peak (Singapore), Scuba Diver (Sydney), Pinisi (Jakarta) Indonesia Magazine (Jakarta), The Jakarta Post (Jakarta), Garuda Magazine (Jakarta), Jakarta Program What’s On (Jakarta), Mercantile World (Jakarta), Heritage Magazine (Surabaya) Jakarta Now! (Jakarta) Surabaya Now! (Surabaya), Bandung Now! (Bandung), Leite’s Culinaria (New York)
CULINARY JUDGE
- Food Day Canada Innovation Awards
- Turks & Caicos Conch Fest
- Gold Medal Plates
- Great Canadian Kitchen Party
- Vacay.ca Top 50 Restaurants in Canada
- Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa (examiner)
Languages
English (mother tongue)
Bahasa Indonesia (working knowledge)