Bridgette Lantagne

Experience

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  Whole Foods Market

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2015

  Opened Somerville, MA store as Specialty Team LeaderResponsible for assessing customer needs, creating purchasing and marketing strategy, staffing and managing department which included cheese, coffee and coffee bar subteams. Hired and trained the entire opening Specialty Team. Responsible for profitability and financial planning for all aspects of the team including: sales forecasting, purchasing and labor. Directed Team Member development through training, mentorship. Extensive hiring experience: screening, interviews, group interviews, job fairs. Show less

  • Specialty Team Leader

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Specialty Associate Team Leader

    Mar 2009 - Aug 2013
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  ORAFOL Americas

  Jan 2015 - May 2020

  Test Technician

  Photometric and physical testing on manufactured products. Recorded and analyzed results and compiled resulting data into concise reports that assessed compliance with various internal, domestic and international specifications and certifications.Worked with Testing, Quality and and Engineering teams for efficient information flowPerformed machine upkeep and precision maintenance, including daily calibrations and record keeping

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  Cato Corner Farm

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Cheese Making Intern Cato Corner Farm

  Supported farmstead cheese maker in all aspects of operation. Followed strict safety guidelines to convert hundreds of pounds of fluid milk into cheese each day. Performed various testing and safety protocols. Deep cleaned make room and milk vats.

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  The Bolder Company

  May 2022 - now

  Business Manager

  Supporting entrepreneurial founders of an experiential learning company in all aspects of business management, growing organizational capacity. Building efficient workflows and project management processes that save time and build value.