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<\/b>When Erica Olsen and Leslie Mackie first met, Erica was swaddled in a blanket and cradled in her mother\u2019s arms. Leslie was the head baker for Grand Central Bakery, where Erica\u2019s mother worked. More than 30 years later, Erica is Macrina\u2019s General Manager of Wholesale Sales.<\/p>\n
Leslie remembers, \u201cWe were all dusted in flour when we first met.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Erica first joined Macrina in 2017 as our head pastry chef after graduating from the Seattle Culinary Academy and a stint working under the tutelage of pastry chef Kim Maher at Super Six.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo smell reminds me of home more than the yeasty smell of rising bread,\u201d Erica says. \u201cMy mom was always baking. I love food, and have been working with food since I was 14, but growing up I never thought I\u2019d be a chef.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erica\u2019s work as a pastry chef has given her a better knowledge of Macrina\u2019s products than nearly anyone. Her passion for Macrina\u2019s breads and pastries, her natural ability to build and cultivate customer relationships, and her in-depth training period with Amy Bui (former GM of Wholesale Sales at Macrina) make Erica uniquely qualified for the job.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m not really a salesperson, but I love customer service,\u201d Erica says. \u201cMacrina\u2019s bread and pastries are incredible, and the quality standards are very high. I enjoy following up to be sure our customers have what they need and helping their business grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born and raised on Seattle\u2019s Capitol Hill, Erica still lives near her childhood home. She and her partner, Rikke, love to take long city walks with Betty and Ruth, their dogs. A favorite summer activity is berry picking. \u201cEspecially raspberries,\u201d Erica says. \u201cBlueberries and strawberries are great, but I\u2019ll eat raspberries until I\u2019m sick.\u201d She\u2019s also an active SIFF member and while balancing a busy schedule manages to squeeze in several films every year (virtually during Covid).<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to be working directly with customers to share my love of Macrina\u2019s products,\u201d says Erica.<\/p>\n
At Macrina, we\u2019re delighted that flour-dusted baby has grown up into a wonderful pastry chef who helps us connect customers with the products they need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When Erica Olsen and Leslie Mackie first met, Erica was swaddled in a blanket and cradled in her mother\u2019s arms. Leslie was the head baker for Grand Central Bakery, where Erica\u2019s mother worked. More than 30 years later, Erica is … Continue reading