Gina Russo
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Experience
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Tastea
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Slovakia
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Food & Beverages
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Human Resources Management
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Jun 2016 - Present
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Multi Unit Manager
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Jun 2016 - Oct 2022
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Whole Foods Market
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Lead Manager
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
-Managed 40 employees for Bakery / Coffee Bar. Included recruiting, initial on-boarding, performance evaluations, corrective counseling, terminations, and bi-weekly payroll.-Responsible for quarterly and yearly budgets. Projected sales, anticipated labor and inventory management.-Executed monthly inventory and COGS within profitable margin of 30-31%.-Developed with Store Manager "Bake From Scratch" concept that increased quarterly profit margins by 10% and placed company in top 3 performing regions.-Reconnected with local community vendors to ensure Whole Foods vision of small business awareness was incorporated into Bakery department.-Served 600 bakery customers daily with professional and effective customer service.
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Sugar Beets Bakery
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Owner
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Sep 2011 - Nov 2013
-Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.-Managed day-to-day business operations. Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in Quick Books.-Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.-Implemented bakery classes to help shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.-Attended largest yearly Natural and Organic West Food Show to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.-Established accounts with Whole Foods in Pasadena and Laguna Beach for 3 years under their "Small Businesses For Women" program.
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Education
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California State University, Fullerton
Certficiation, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General -
UCLA Extension
Certification, Business Administration and Management, General -
University of La Verne
Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies