Mary Balchi
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Experienced with team leadership, bakery operations, and quality control. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth workflow and high product standards. Track record of fostering collaborative and productive work environment.
Professional in bakery industry with solid track record of leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Expertise in maintaining high standards of product quality and safety. Known for strong collaboration skills and ability to adapt to changing demands with ease.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Team Lead
Market 32
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily bakery operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on baking techniques and equipment usage.
- Streamlined production processes, enhancing efficiency in product output.
- Managed inventory levels, coordinating supply orders to minimize shortages.
- Implemented quality control measures, maintaining high standards of product consistency.
Store Manager
Cumberland Farms
01.2016 - 03.2024
- I have a strong work ethic and moral code that guides me
- I am fair and compassionate and understanding but also a no nonsense type of person
- I run my store as if it was my and I have brought together a fantastic team that helps me to keep it running clean and efficiently.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Office Manager
Zomick's Food Products
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Providing leadership and direction
- Inspiriting individuals to function at their highest level
- Communicate and develop rapport with members of Production
- Organize and facilitate activities
- Providing support to employees and executive staff
- Administer support with kindness to provide company's core principles
- Listen with astute detail, calmness and clarity answering workplace responsibilities
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Quality Control Manager
Zomick's Food Products
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Manages a Bakery staff of 100+ employees
- Performing tests while products are in pre-production and before shipment
- Performing inspections, to maintain standards and improvements
- Baker in charge of research development
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers, and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
Life Coach Mentor
New York Mind Body & Soul - New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Life Coach Mentor, Guided clients by means of behaviors, establishing goals and monitored progress
- Partnered with clients, in person, on the phone, or in group sessions
- Certified Clinical Hypnotist, specializing in goal oriented behaviors
Manager
Nutritious Creations Inc
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Managed a snack company: low-fat cookies, energy bars and fat-free snacks
- Supervised a staff of 40+ employees
- Conducted health-related research and development
- Baker specializing in research and development
Manager
Island Recreational
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Supervised a staff of 12+ employees
Waitress
Mamas Italian Restaurant
01.1982 - 01.2002
Bookkeeper
E.A.C.H Leasing Corp, Timberpoint Associates
01.1989 - 01.1999
Bakery Manager
A&P Tea Company
01.1987 - 01.1989
Baker
Keyfood Supermarket
01.1983 - 01.1987
Education
Some college
Skills
- Scheduling
- Sales
- Retail Management
- Merchandising
- Team Building
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Payroll
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office Manager Experience
- Program Development
- MINDBODY
- Store Management Experience
- Research & Development
- Management
- Certifications and Licenses
- Food handler certificate
- Additional Information
- Core Competencies
- Organizational Leadership
- Administration
- Detail Orientated
- Mentoring
- Interpersonal Communications
Timeline
Bakery Team Lead
Market 32
05.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Cumberland Farms
01.2016 - 03.2024
Life Coach Mentor
New York Mind Body & Soul - New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2009
Office Manager
Zomick's Food Products
01.2005 - 01.2015
Quality Control Manager
Zomick's Food Products
01.2005 - 01.2013
Manager
Nutritious Creations Inc
01.2002 - 01.2006
Manager
Island Recreational
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bookkeeper
E.A.C.H Leasing Corp, Timberpoint Associates
01.1989 - 01.1999
Bakery Manager
A&P Tea Company
01.1987 - 01.1989
Baker
Keyfood Supermarket
01.1983 - 01.1987
Waitress
Mamas Italian Restaurant
01.1982 - 01.2002
Some college