ROSE FERNANDES
NEW BEDFORD
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
North Dartmouth
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Analyzed market trends to inform business decisions and strategies.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
General Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
North Dartmouth
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Planned delivery routing, team workflows, and promotional initiatives.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
Plant Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
North Dartmouth
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Documented gas collection activities to meet company and regulatory requirements.
- Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for materials needed for production operations.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
Facility Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
North Dartmouth
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Disposed of or oversaw disposal of surplus or unclaimed property.
- Assessed facility operations and employee activities to enforce and adhere to workplace safety regulations.
- Created processes to improve operational efficiency within the facility's departments.
- Supervised personnel responsible for maintaining groundskeeping activities at the facility.
Supervisor
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
North Dartmouth
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
Education
SQF
COURSE
Los Angeles, CA01-2025
SQF
COURSE
MIAMI01-2023
SQF-SAFE QUALITY FOOD
COURSE
01-2019
Bachelor of Science - COMMUNITY COLEGE/FOOD
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA01-2017
HACCP
ONLINE COURSE
01-2017
Bachelor of Science - COMUNICATION
IPB-UNIVERSITY OF BRAGANCA
PORTUGAL07-2008
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Team leadership
Timeline
General Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
03.2025 - Current
General Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
01.2023 - 12.2024
Plant Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
01.2019 - 12.2022
Facility Manager
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
01.2016 - 12.2018
Supervisor
JONATHAN'S SPROUTS
01.2014 - 12.2015
SQF
COURSE
SQF
COURSE
SQF-SAFE QUALITY FOOD
COURSE
Bachelor of Science - COMMUNITY COLEGE/FOOD
Bristol Community College
HACCP
ONLINE COURSE
Bachelor of Science - COMUNICATION
IPB-UNIVERSITY OF BRAGANCA