Domenick Signorino
Food Systems Management / Peoples First
Management / Cooperative Operations
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Professional History
Village Inn - Bentonville, AR
General Manager 2024-2025
Oversaw all front- and back-of-house operations, including payroll, scheduling, inventory, vendor relations, and catering. Fostered a culture of communication, respect, and
accountability to build a motivated, high-performing team. Controlled food costs and waste to meet budget goals and managed biweekly orders aligned with financial targets. Organized community events like nonprofit bingo and Holiday Pie Sales to boost brand visibility and guest retention. Generated and analyzed regular reports on finances, labor, and sales to identify growth opportunities.
Ozark Natural Foods -Fayetteville, AR
HR Administrative Coordinator 2023- 2024
Provided comprehensive HR support, including benefits administration, payroll processing, and new employee onboarding. Revised the employee manual to align with updated policies and compliance requirements. Designed and led customer service and facility safety training for over 100 staff members. Chaired the safety committee, updated safety manuals, and introduced new workplace safety protocols. Partnered with department leads to support policy development and deliver cross-functional operational assistance.
The Coop at 1st- Denver, Co,
General Manager 2021-2023
Founded and grew a cooperative focused on food access, wellness, and economic empowerment.
Directed multiple initiatives including a commissary kitchen, farmers market, and holistic health center.
Developed business plans, budgets, and led grant writing securing funding for programs serving 3,000+ families. Managed membership drives, marketing, HR, and strategic partnerships across programs.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and built collaborations with 25+ food justice nonprofits.
Advocated for a state bill to increase funding for food access initiatives in Colorado.
Mountain Peoples Coop- Nederland, Co
Assistant Operations Manager / Produce Manager 2014-2021 Skills
Project Management
State and Federal Health Codes
FDA Regulations
Store Management
Grocery Operations
Merchandising
Restaurant Operations
Leadership
C.A.R.E. Leadership
Peoples First Management
Nonprofit Operations
Restaurant Operations
Food Procurement
Produce Procurement
Grocery Procurement
Inventory Control
Business Operations
Booking and Payroll
Scheduling and Time Management
Strategic Thinking
Budget Management
Team Management
Strategic Thinking
Research Skills
Conflict Management
Team Building Skills
Customer Service
Coaching / Mentorship
Proficient in Microsoft Office / Quickbooks
Racial Equity Training
Education
Massanutten Technical Center Computer
Repair and Networking Harrisonburg, VA 2003 -
2005
James Madison University
Bachelors of Applied Science Major Physics /
Minor in Material Science Harrisonburg, VA 2006 –
2011
*References available upon request