Saglo Companies
Melissa Alvarez serves as the Head of People at Saglo Companies, where responsibilities include overseeing all human resources functions, such as recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations, while also contributing to the Senior Leadership Team. Previous experience includes roles as a People Business Partner at PLANTA Restaurants, focusing on HR initiatives across multiple locations, and as a Human Resources Business Partner at Hunt Companies, where Melissa managed complex employee relations and the complete recruitment cycle. Additional experience includes a recruiting coordinator role at Bloomberg LP and earlier positions in sales and coaching. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Richmond and a Human Resources Management Certificate from the University of Miami.
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Saglo Companies
Saglo Companies (Miami, FL) is a leading owner and operator of neighborhood and community shopping centers across Florida and Georgia. Established in 1976, Saglo has a rich history of success and growth. Traditionally operating as a family office with internal capital, Saglo embarked on a rapid expansion in 2014 under the leadership of CEO Jack Glottmann and Hue Chen, leveraging friends and family capital. Today, we proudly partner with over 175 investors through various funds and manage nearly 2.5 million square feet of prime retail space. Scaling Up Initiative To sustain our impressive growth—30% annually from 2013 to 2023—Saglo adopted the Scaling Up framework, focusing on people, strategy, execution, and cash. Guided by these principles and supported by executive coaching, we’ve aligned our growth strategy with our commitment to excellence. Our core values—Service Focused, All About the Team, Glass Half Full, Learning All the Time, and On the Ball—are the foundation of our operations. By placing the right people in the right roles, tracking key performance indicators, and fostering open communication, we are poised for responsible, accelerated growth. Our Objectives: -Empower our team to embody Saglo’s core values and operate shopping centers to their fullest potential. -Deliver exceptional service to our tenants and the communities we serve. -Attract top-tier retailers, restaurants, and services to our properties. -Foster and maintain strong, transparent relationships with our investors.