Ivan Baron Email & Phone Number

Camden, New Jersey, US

Medley, Florida, US

• In 1972, Antonio and Gelasia Cao opened Vicky Bakery, making pastries here the way they made them in Cuba, and they've been incredibly successful. To this day, we haven't changed the recipe, and to this day it.
• Reduced expenses and increased productivity across all product lines.
• Implemented and enforced quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives.
• Established workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity.
• Created schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels.
• Determine and control the production schedule.

• South Florida Bakery is a 23-year old manufacturer of Hispanic bakery products to be baked on-premises and sold to bakery customers in supermarket chains, restaurants, cafeterias, clubs, and the hospitality.
• Increased sales by 150% with steady annual growth of 7%
• Supply chain partnership with leading suppliers (Publix Supermarkets, Wal-Mart Inc.) achieving awards for First Place in Quality, Service, and Reliability
• Increased market share by 9% by ensuring total client satisfaction and encouraging referrals.
• Implementation of new techniques to store raw materials which decreased the cost of goods by 12% and ensured production without delays
• Achieved SQF 2000 Certification with outstanding scores for seven years in a row

• Assured goods purchased from suppliers to meet the expectation of a sales growing environment by contracting and sourcing suppliers, representing a 7% decrease in costs for the final product.
• Supervised a team of 10 Area Managers and 100 Associates.
• Added $4 million in revenue by launching a new line of products.
• Optimized site processes to ensure high team performance.
• Reduced annual expenses by $350 thousand by minimizing waste and correctly allocating staff levels.
• Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff.

• Supported Operations Director with daily operational functions.
• Reduced the cost of purchased materials by 10%.
• Establishment of high-level relationships with key customers.
• Developed and implemented strategies for revenue and profit growth (8%).
• Implemented new ordering processes which optimized the Purchasing Department.
• Maintained strong vendor relationships, negotiating prices and terms resulting in lower investment and longer payment plans.