Gina Russo

Human Resources Management at Tastea
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brea, California, United States, US

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Experience

    • Slovakia
    • Food & Beverages
    • Human Resources Management
      • Jun 2016 - Present

    • Multi Unit Manager
      • Jun 2016 - Oct 2022

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Team Lead Manager
      • 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.

    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Owner
      • 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.

Education

  • California State University, Fullerton
    Certficiation, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    2022 - 2022
  • UCLA Extension
    Certification, Business Administration and Management, General
    2017 - 2018
  • University of La Verne
    Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    2014 - 2016

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