Gianna Costa - Pizzolato

Experience

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  The NephCure Foundation

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2018

  Volunteer and Representative

  - Internal relations with staff to help come together and better struggling communities with Kidney Disease- Attending and assisting executives with set up, of annual fundraisers i.e Countdown to a Cure,Casino Night , Nephcure Walkathons. - Attending local seminars regarding family and doctor relationships , to advocate the importance of awareness.

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  The Garden City Hotel

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Food and Beverage Manager
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  The Garden City Hotel

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2017

  Private Events and Hospitality Sales Manager

  Assisting groups with experiencing a memorable event at one of the many food and beverage outlets the Garden City Hotel has to offer. Four separate spaces accommodating 350 guests. A member of both the restaurant management and catering team facilitating birthdays, celebratory showers, holiday events and intimate weddings.

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  Square Roots

  Nov 2018 - Aug 2023

  A food safety leader in the CEA industry, with a proven track record of implementing cross-functional food safety and quality risk management strategies as the organization scaled from one to five growing facilities. Developed and streamlined food safety objectives, while fostering a strong culture, and drive training initiatives with enthusiasm and precision.Skilled at empowering operation teams to integrate Lean hygienic design principles into automated equipment, closed-loop systems, and facility environments, ensuring operational excellence. Developed clear and actionable Food Safety & Quality audit guidance, providing valuable support and interpretation for both internal and external stakeholders. Show less

  • Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Assistant Farm Manager

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Urban Farmer

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
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  Jetro Restaurant Depot

  Jun 2024 - now

  Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager

  Lead Development and Optimization of National Quality Assurance StrategySpearheading the development and streamlining of a comprehensive national quality assurance framework, overseeing the quality control processes for over 3,000 Private Label SKUs at an estimate $3 Billion expenditure, across multiple product categories. This includes canned, fresh, frozen food, seafood, and a wide array of disposable products.Key responsibilities include:Managing and ensuring compliance for both domestic and international vendors, aligning all parties with rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements.Consolidating and overseeing lab testing, specification development, and document compliance to ensure full transparency in risk management and adherence to agreed-upon product quality.Driving operational efficiency through continuous process improvements to enhance the consistency and reliability of product quality across the supply chain. Show less