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Kari Garcia

Discovery Bay,CA

Summary

Highly-qualified Operations Supervisor successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hard-working leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing productivity.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Operational Specialist

Albertsons
Pleasanton, CA
11.2020 - Current
  • Identified cost-saving measures within the organization's operations.
  • Tracked progress on projects and reported status updates regularly.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve performance, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Created standard operating procedures for daily activities.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations processes and identified opportunities for optimization.
  • Provided guidance on best practices related to operational processes.
  • Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Managed scheduling and staffing, optimizing labor costs while ensuring operational demands were met.
  • Managed inventory control, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels for operational needs.
  • Implemented new operational procedures, resultingin an increase in process efficiency.
  • Led crisis management efforts, minimizing operational disruptions and maintaining business continuity.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.

Bakery Manager

Albertsons
Oakhurst, CA
09.1999 - 11.2020
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment or restocking shelves.
  • Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Analyzed financial records such as income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
  • Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
  • Implemented systems for tracking sales data from multiple outlets within the network.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
  • Managed daily bakery operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality product output.
  • Trained new bakery employees to use POS system to document orders, process payments and check progress for customers.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key clients, including wholesale, retail, and special event customers.
  • Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
  • Coordinated bakery production schedule to efficiently meet customer demands and special orders.
  • Monitored financial performance, preparing budgets, and implementing cost-control measures to maximize profitability.
  • Oversaw inventory management, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels to meet production needs.
  • Implemented and executed merchandising programs to maintain and increase sales.
  • Implemented quality control standards, conducting regular product and equipment inspections to ensure compliance.
  • Managed customer service, addressing complaints and ensuring high satisfaction levels with bakery products and services.
  • Led hiring, training, and supervising bakery staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
  • Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts, and pies, and created specialty desserts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Furman High
Madera, CA
06-1996

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Team Training
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Delegation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Data Analysis
  • Decision-Making
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Motivation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Experience in leadership
  • Excellent Communication

Accomplishments

  • Bakery Operational Specialist of the year 2023.
  • Top 5 continuously in multiple metric's including but not limited to, Sales, Gross Profit, & maintaining my budget on supplies.
  • I have successfully Re-Grand opened 16 stores and supported 2 Grand openings in other Districts.
  • Trained other Operational Specialist on Managing Premium stores such as but not limited to, ordering, vender payment processes, merchandising, working with the venders, maintaining standards, and holding their team accountable.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

  • Successfully launch the first 4 Ultra-Premium stores.
  • Supported 2 other Light Premium store openings.
  • Worked with multiple Brokers to bring in Premium product.
  • Collaborated with the Marketing team on creating an order guide for the verity Premium stores.
  • Set up trainings for new premium stores on the production of the scratch donuts.
  • Created Build to binders for the Premium stores.
  • Successfully hosted multiple Division Show and Tells and leading the Division on Bakery standards and the newest Merchandising trends.
  • Improved efficiency in the following, Vision Pro, FAR, Sales to Purchase, Inventory processes and accuracy, Merchandising throughout the District, Setting up a cycle on Baking and Decorating to better time management and consistency in the department.

Timeline

Bakery Operational Specialist

Albertsons
11.2020 - Current

Bakery Manager

Albertsons
09.1999 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

Furman High

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