laurence spitzer

cheesemonger

About

Experienced Cheesemonger with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Merchandising, Catering, Negotiation, Sales, Mentoring, and Team Building. Excellent financial skills.

Country

united states

City

holliston

Industry

food production

Skill

sales, management, marketing, retail, social networking, purchasing, inventory management, social media marketing, event planning, team building, marketing strategy, microsoft office, customer service, social media, microsoft excel, merchandising, new business development, teaching, public speaking, food, strategic planning, time management, teamwork, business analysis, leadership, project management, training, budgets, product development, research, catering, negotiation, sales management, food industry, food and beverage, business strategy, business development, inventory control, food safety, sandwiches, problem solving, customer satisfaction, cheese monger

Experience

cheesemonger

eataly

2019-10 - Present · 7 yrs

Educating and delighting customers

lead cheesemonger and assistant buyer and cheese receiver

a russo & sons

2016-3 - 2017-6 · 1 yr 4 mos

Here at Russo's, we have the best cheeses from around the world. We crack Parmagiano- Reggiano, Gruyere, Comtes, Gouda, and many others to insure that you have the best to choose from. We have many varieties of Bries, blues, cheddars, as well as fresh mozzarella and many other offerings. I have extensive specialty food knowledge including, cheese, charcuterie, olive oils, coffee, chocolates, honey, and many more.

cheese manager

foodies urban market

2017-6 - 2018-9 · 1 yr 4 mos

Bringing the best in cheese and specialty items to the South End of Boston.

assistant manager

new england country market & smokehouse

2014-6 - 2014-7 · 2 mos

buyer

independent natural foods store

2010-5 - 2014-4 · 4 yrs

Customer service, organics, vendor contacts, buyer for multiple products, POS knowledge. Opening, closing procedures.

assistant manager and cheese specialist

shaw's supermarkets

2018-11 - 2019-5 · 7 mos

Bringing Knowledge, Talent & Experience in cheese and specialty foods to customers across The Metro Boston area

seafood supervisor

whole foods market

2004-8 - 2009-11 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Customer service, fishmonger, HACCP Commercial kitchen skills

cheesemonger and buyer

bee's knees supply company

2014-10 - 2015-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

Purchasing, sales & merchandising of cheese and charcuterie. Catering, instruction, pairings.

cheesemonger with a demonstrated history of working in the retail

cheesetown

2019-5 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

Education

university of hartford

psychology

1984-1 - 1987-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo