Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
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Rino Vari

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Extremely hard working and driven with many years of experience in the fresh produce industry. Resourceful problem solver and committed to providing a quality product and service to the consumer. Bringing forth a motivated attitude to lead and guide my next team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Produce Manager

The Brighton Grocer
Brighton, Melbourne
12.2021 - 03.2025
  • Managed inventory and produce for Port Melbourne and Brighton stores.
  • Trained and led team of up to 10 staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Opened and set up store while maintaining product displays for optimal presentation.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.
  • Liaised with operations manager to coordinate logistics and operational needs.
  • Performed packing and wrapping of produce to maintain quality and optimise presentation.
  • Executed invoice reconciliation to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Received and unloaded produce deliveries, rotating stock in cool room for freshness and profitability.
  • Liaised with suppliers to ensure that optimal standards of quality were met.
  • Achieved high Gross Profit margins, often ranking highest out of twenty three stores under the Reddrop Supermarket banner.

Owner

Vari's Fresh Fruit & Veg / Vari's Organics
West Footscray, Melbourne
01.2001 - 12.2021

Acquired twenty years of experience as fresh produce buyer, collaborating with wholesalers and farmers.

Established new branch for organic fruit and vegetable home delivery services.

  • Organized logistics for efficient home deliveries, ensuring timely service.
  • Hired and trained staff to enhance operational performance.
  • Maintained store displays, managed stock inventory, and performed till balancing.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety and workplace safety procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering strong relationships with clients.

Education

Year 12 VCE -

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Braybrook, Melbourne
12.1994

Skills

  • Pressure management
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Multitasking
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Inventory control
  • Negotiation skills
  • Sales expertise
  • Visual merchandising
  • Supplier relations
  • Quality assurance

Hobbies and Interests

  • Keeping fit
  • Cycling
  • Running

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Produce Manager

The Brighton Grocer
12.2021 - 03.2025

Owner

Vari's Fresh Fruit & Veg / Vari's Organics
01.2001 - 12.2021

Year 12 VCE -

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College
Rino Vari