Greg Frey
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Proactive leader with a strong background in operations management, sales leadership, inventory control and business development. Skilled in optimizing logistics and inventory management, driving significant improvements in efficiency and profitability across multiple teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Manager
Tutta Bella
Seattle, WA
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Oversaw Tutta Bella's Scan Based Trade (consignment) business is Kroger deli's here in the PNW, the largest 3rd party seller in Kroger nationwide, over $3 million a year in revenue in over 100 locations
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for service improvement and product adjustments.
- Monitored sales metrics to assess performance against targets and adjust strategies accordingly.
Merchandising and Delivery Manager
Tutta Bella
Seattle, WA
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Oversaw all of the Merchandising aspects of Tutta Bella's Scan Based Trade (consignment) business with Kroger.
- Managed a team of 10 delivery drivers who delivered and merchandised our sets daily.
- Oversaw the branding and delivery quantities to our locations through our delivery drivers
- Conducted regular store audits to assess compliance with merchandising guidelines and presentation standards.
- Strengthened vendor relationships to negotiate and secure exclusive location offerings.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on merchandising best practices and visual standards.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies, optimizing logistics operations for improved efficiency.
- Analyzed logistics data to identify trends, driving strategic decision-making for operational improvements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure good product placement in stores
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in logistics management and compliance standards.
Restaurant Manager
Tutta Bella
Seattle, WA
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and adherence to quality standards.
Regional Kitchen Operations Manager
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
Seattle, WA
04.2008 - 10.2018
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety standards and best practices.
- Trained new kitchen staff members on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and sanitation practices for optimal performance.
Education
Culinary Arts
North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WASkills
- Sales leadership
- Customer service
- Strategic planning
- Business development and planning
- Account management
- Operations management
- Operational efficiency
- Inventory management
- MS office
- Inventory control
Accomplishments
Played a key role in Tutta Bella's COVID‑era pivot from restaurants to retail, contributing to the launch of a program that became Kroger's largest scan‑based trade partnership nationwide, with $3.5M in revenue annually.
Timeline
Regional Sales Manager
Tutta Bella
01.2025 - 04.2026
Merchandising and Delivery Manager
Tutta Bella
10.2019 - 01.2025
Restaurant Manager
Tutta Bella
12.2018 - 10.2019
Regional Kitchen Operations Manager
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
04.2008 - 10.2018
Culinary Arts
North Seattle Community College