Samantha Sturchio
Middle Tennessee
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished food industry professional with 13+ years of experience, including leadership and creative roles. Passionate about contributing to the field and making a positive impact. Committed to fostering innovation and bringing expertise to a dynamic food science career. Ready to leverage skills and knowledge to drive success in the industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Buyer
Whole Foods Market
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Replenished front of house retail products and back of house kitchen ingredients
- Developed par sheets to efficiently track daily losses to adjust production numbers as needed, reducing overall shrink below 3%
- Created top-selling innovative products helping increase overall department sales 8-13% for 3 consecutive months
- Participated in trade shows to discover new products, vendors, and ideas for enhancing the bakery department''s offerings.
In Store Facilitator
Whole Foods Market
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions
- Organized and successfully led store events and meetings for over 200 employees
- Achieved 100% of training requirements, including food and work safety for each employee, every quarter
- Contributed to the promotion of 12 employees through individual career building classes
Cake Decorator
Publix
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Completed special orders promptly in a fast-pace setting
- Implemented daily and monthly cleaning checklist to exceed health department standards
- Met 100% of daily production, increasing sales and customer satisfaction
Store Manager
Crumbs Bakeshop
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed a team of twelve employees across two stores
- Reached daily, monthly, yearly sales goals
- Ordered daily product stock, adjusting pars as needed to reduce shrink to under 5%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science
Middle Tennessee State University
05.2025
Associate of Science -
Columbia State Community College
05.2023
Timeline
Cake Decorator
Publix
03.2018 - 04.2021
In Store Facilitator
Whole Foods Market
10.2013 - 09.2015
Bakery Buyer
Whole Foods Market
10.2012 - 10.2013
Store Manager
Crumbs Bakeshop
11.2010 - 10.2012
Associate of Science -
Columbia State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Food Science
Middle Tennessee State University
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