Tupelo Honey
Sean Frabitore worked as a server at Tupelo Honey starting in June 2018. In this role, they learned how to be hospitable, work in fast-paced environments, and build genuine relationships with coworkers and superiors.
In 2019, Sean worked as a Project Lead at Serve to LEAD. Sean applied their engineering experience to community development efforts in the Dominican Republic, specifically in coastal villages. Sean'sresponsibilities included 3D modeling, communication with suppliers and fabricators, budget management, and the installation of a mechanical plastic shredder. The shredder's purpose is to repurpose recyclables into useful objects for sale, such as bowls and art. This role lasted from February 2019 to June 2019.
Sean Frabitore is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering at North Carolina State University. Sean started their education at the university in 2018 and is expected to complete their degree in 2022. Sean has maintained a perfect GPA of 4.0 throughout their academic journey. Additionally, in April 2019, they obtained a certification as a Certified Solidworks Associate - Mechanical Design from Dassault Systèmes.
Tupelo Honey
Since opening in downtown Asheville, N.C. in 2000, Tupelo Honey has become one of the most beloved restaurants in the Southeast. The award-winning restaurant’s casual, colorful and whimsical atmosphere and farm-to-fork New South cuisine have grown in popularity, spurring additional locations and two nationally distributed Tupelo Honey Cafe cookbooks. The second cookbook, Tupelo Honey Cafe: New Southern Flavors from the Blue Ridge Mountains, was released in April 2014. The restaurant has locations in Asheville, Raleigh and Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, Chattanooga and Franklin, TN; and Greenville, Myrtle Beach, SC; Virginia Beach, Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; Boise, ID! Look out for Grand Rapids, MI coming soon! For more information, visit www.tupelohoneycafe.com