Ruthie Young Email & Phone Number

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Promoted into new company role as point person for retail operations across four Bay Area store locations to contribute to the development and review of a business strategy by driving sales and controlling costs. This includes building motivated and high performing in-store teams through effective leadership and line management to Store Managers.

Twin Cities Metro

Recruited to bring excellent product knowledge to a bourgeoning client base. I fostered and grew business with over 100 grocery retailers in the upper Midwest by providing attentive customer service and experienced in-store support, and by garnering competitive promotional pricing from vendors. I collaborated with a team of highly skilled professionals to execute new store openings and offer merchandising support, and was the delegated Midwest Trainer for Gourmet Foods International.

Greater New York City Area

• Ensure daily operations of company’s number three specialty department run smoothly• Oversee Team Members’ advancement in Cheesemonger program and other morale builders• Track latenesses and callouts weekly using efficient Excel spreadsheet• Administer write-ups, separations, and other disciplinary actions as needed• Work with Team and Store Leadership to innovate and continually improve department

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

New York City

• Scoured online media, compiled relevant story ideas, and pitched ideas to editor weekly• Researched and wrote several short articles for publication in magazine• Prioritized assignments as delegated by editorial staff; communicated progress daily• Assisted Editor-In-Chief with special projects as needed

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Wrote community-focused articles and tidbits for print and on the web• Conducted numerous interviews via phone and in person• Co-lead editing of the Madison Magazine Hotel Book and supplemental Spectrum Magazine• Managed an online database of local food service operations• Worked closely with Associate Editor to complete special projects as needed • Fact checked articles with interviewees and web sources

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Wrote cover story about food awareness on local college campus• Pitched ideas and wrote articles about food, sustainability, and local issues for publication in print or on the web• Communicated regularly with Features Editor about projects and expectations

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Managed organization’s email, Facebook and Twitter accounts• Researched and pursued opportunities for Slow Food to engage students and community; organized events• Compiled weekly newsletter and documented leadership meeting minutes

Ba, English, Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: Slow Food-UW, All University Strings, BRIDGE program, International Academic Programs, The Daily Cardinal.

Education record

Education record

Education record