Barbara Pugliese

10 year+ Owner/Operator of a boutique gift store with a local customer base, high sales figures and customer reviews

Intro

Sarasota, United States

Owner/Operator at Just/Because

Studied Adult Education and Curriculum Development at State of New York

Studied Culinary, Food Safety/Management, Baking & Pastry at Institute of Culinary Education formally Peter Kumps NY Cooking School

Retail

Joined June 6, 2024

Skills

Languages

English

Fluent

About

With over two decades of retail management and customer service experience I bring a proven track record of success. My experience in training, management and interpersonal skills can be utilized to help any company accomplish their goals.

Experience

Just/Because

Sep 2001 – Present

Sarasota,Fl

Owner/Operator

Own and operate a boutique gift store in a high-end shopping district.

Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium

Jan 2001 – Aug 2023

Brandon, FL

Chef/Instructor

Taught avocational students culinary and baking skills. Developed menus and structured curriculum for three distinct programs - corporate team building, summer camp programs and specialty classes

People's Pottery

Aug 2004 – Aug 2014

Florida

District Manager/ Manager

Managed and ran a high end boutique store plus oversaw 5 other locations in Florida. Trained all staff and management, managed special events, inventory, payroll, scheduling, buying, customer service and sales.

Education

State of New York

Sep 1998 – Nov 2000

Teaching Certificate , Adult Education and Curriculum Development

Institute of Culinary Education formally Peter Kumps NY Cooking School

Aug 1992 – Dec 1993

Culinary Degree, Culinary, Food Safety/Management, Baking & Pastry