Chief Operations Officer/Partner
Developed and executed on strategic business plan for this international importer of specialty food products from Italy. Directed all business operations, including partnership development, logistics oversight, P&L management, strategic planning and supply chain management. Restructured business plan multiple times to meet market demands. Transitioned operations from utilizing global distributor in Italy to domestic distributor to oversee the movement of buffalo milk mozzarella to local markets. Introduced policies and procedures that aligned with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulatory requirements. Prepared and reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues and implemented process improvements to maximize profit and cut operational costs. Drove overall sales from -0- to $400K+ by identifying and securing new business opportunities. Developed strategies for potential expansion into new markets, including Colorado and Washington.