Lara DePietro

Experience

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  Salmonberry Naturals

  Jul 2005 - Jul 2008

  Staff nutritionist, cashier

  Helped run a small health food store. Was primary on staff nutritionist/supplement buyer responsible for educating shoppers. Assisted in all other areas of operation for the store from ordering, produce, stocking, product selection, and cashiering.

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  'Self-Employed'

  Dec 2005 - Jun 2011

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Self employed massage therapist with a busy practice in a small retirement community. Managed all aspects of the business from scheduling to massage to bookkeeping. Practiced deep tissue, basic Swedish and some acupressure techniques.

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  Owner-Swisshome General Store

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2011

  Owner

  Ran a small rural convenience/general store with a gas station. Worked with my husband as primary operator/buyer/cashier/accountant.

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  Squire Tarbox Inn

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

  Assistant Manager

  Manage all operations of inn, from hiring, ordering, scheduling, payroll, housekeeping, restaurant operations as primarily head chef and/or front of house manager/primary server, organic food garden operations, medicinal gardens, livestock care, reservations and concierge.

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  L'Auberge Communal de Satigny

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Cook

  Completed a "stage" at a busy local community restaurant. Ran the appetizer/pasta and rice station, assisted with deep prep, from banquet preparation to dessert production.

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  Tao Yuan Restaurant

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Prep cook

  Part time cook, working to do prep and helping run the cold station of Asian Tapas style restaurant. Head chef/owner Cara Stadler is one of Gourmet magazine' stop 50 chefs under 30.

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  NuNaturals

  Feb 2016 - now

  Since the company had a need, I switched from sales to logistics. I coordinate shipments to and from our warehouse, both raw materials and finished goods, both prepaid and working with FOB accounts. I work directly with several freight companies, as well as UPS and USPS. I manage the warehouse/storage, coordinate with warehouse staff to pick, pack and ship freight and small package orders. I am responsible for QA, and inventory control and FIFO. I manage customs issues and returns. I also manage safety, both for personnel and the building. Show less

  • General Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Purchasing Manager

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Logistics Coordinator

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Account Manager

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2018