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Christina Fratto

Summary

Operations and Quality Professional managing $2M in active work orders while overseeing high-volume workflows among internal teams, vendors, and nationwide dealer networks. Delivered insights into defect trends and operational performance to executive leadership, supporting corrective action initiatives with domestic and international manufacturers. Managed over 200 daily claims in fast-paced environments, ensuring accuracy and prioritization while driving process improvements that enhanced quality standards and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Defect Lead

Meridian Furniture USA
Brooklyn, United States
03.2021 - Current

• Manage approximately $2 million in active work orders, overseeing timelines, issue resolution, and coordination between internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

• Partner directly with executive leadership to identify product defect trends, lead root-cause investigations, and coordinate corrective action initiatives with domestic and international manufacturing partners.

• Lead multiple operational workstreams simultaneously, analyzing data, resolving discrepancies, and driving improvements across product, inventory, and claims processes.

• Manage chargeback and quality assurance programs related to product defects and inventory loss, ensuring products consistently meet company standards and supporting accurate financial reporting.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for certified dealers nationwide, overseeing order fulfillment, freight coordination, account management, and end-to-end issue resolution.

• Developed and implemented a parts tracking and inventory management system, improving inventory visibility, streamlining claims fulfillment, and increasing operational efficiency.

Associates Manager

Vitamin Shoppe
Brooklyn, Connecticut
02.2018 - 02.2021
  • Led daily store operations including opening and closing procedures, ensuring operational readiness, compliance, and a consistent high-quality customer experience.
  • Managed end-to-end customer onboarding by creating new accounts, enrolling customers in promotional programs, and providing consultative guidance tailored to individual health and wellness needs.
  • Partnered with district leadership through recurring performance and strategy calls to analyze sales metrics, refine promotional execution, and implement store initiatives focused on revenue growth and operational efficiency.
  • Executed merchandising and store layout adjustments to improve product visibility, optimize customer flow, and maintain corporate presentation standards.
  • Drove private-label product sales through strategic upselling and customer education to maximize store profitability.
  • Consistently contributed to and exceeded weekly sales targets of $1K per week, helping the store generate approximately $52K in annual revenue

Office Administrator

Income Tax Office
10.2014 - 01.2017
  • Organized and maintained documentation for business operations, licensed professionals, and clients to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed client database interactions, scheduling follow-ups and coordinating appointments to streamline documentation processes.
  • Collected and verified client records and background information to support business processes and ensure timely service completion.
  • Supported day-to-day operational needs including hands-on tasks, facility upkeep, and on-the-spot problem solving to maintain workflow efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English with Creative Writing Concentration

College of Staten Island
12-2020

Skills

  • Supplier quality management
  • Manufacturing Compliance
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Process Optimization
  • Operational & Workflow Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Vendor coordination
  • Budget Management
  • Inventory & Parts Management Systems
  • Data analysis
  • Quality Data Management
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer, 10/01/24

Timeline

Manufacturing Defect Lead

Meridian Furniture USA
03.2021 - Current

Associates Manager

Vitamin Shoppe
02.2018 - 02.2021

Office Administrator

Income Tax Office
10.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English with Creative Writing Concentration

College of Staten Island
Christina Fratto