Tommaso Mazzarella

Tommaso Mazzarella has had an extensive work experience in various companies. Currently, they serve as the Head of Operations at Vertage, a plant-based dairy start-up. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing operational elements such as co-packer sourcing, demand planning, distribution, and quality control.

Before their current position, Tommaso worked as a Private Investor at UnregularPizza in 2020.

From 2017 to 2021, they worked at SoloFresco Brands as the Chief Operating Officer and Partner. During this time, they significantly increased the company's overall revenues by 150% within one year of joining.

Prior to that, Tommaso held the position of Director of Procurement at RANA MEAL SOLUTIONS LLC. from 2014 to 2017. Tommaso successfully managed multi-million dollar purchasing budgets and achieved a 12% cost reduction while maintaining the company's high-quality protocols.

From 2009 to 2014, Tommaso served as the Vice President of Operations North America at Calvisius USA Inc. Tommaso played a crucial role in establishing the company's US branch and grew revenues from zero to $6 million. Tommaso also developed a network of brokers in multiple states to drive business development.

In 2008, Tommaso worked at Agroittica Lombarda Spa as part of the Office of the CEO. Their responsibilities included supervising the creation of the company's presentation video, conducting a global caviar market study, and negotiating contracts with foreign customers.

Overall, Tommaso Mazzarella has demonstrated expertise in operations management, business development, procurement, and strategic planning throughout their career.

Tommaso Mazzarella's education history begins with their high school diploma, which they obtained from Liceo Scientifico Statale Cosimo De Giorgi - Lecce between 1996 and 2001. Tommaso then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Foreign Affairs at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from 2001 to 2006.

After completing their undergraduate studies, Tommaso obtained a Master of Science degree in AgriFood-Business Management from SMEA - Alta Scuola di Management & Economia Agro-Alimentare between 2007 and 2008.

In 2020, Tommaso enrolled in the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Management Systems and Strategy. Tommaso is expected to complete this program in 2022.

In addition to their formal education, Tommaso has also obtained several certifications. Tommaso earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from the University System of Georgia in February 2021. In June 2020, they completed a course on Mathematics and Financial Accounting for management offered by Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning. In April 2020, they received a certification in Fundamentals of Digital Marketing from Google Digital Garage. Furthermore, Tommaso undertook leadership training titled "Confident, Assertive, And In-Charge" provided by Dale Carnegie in December 2017. Finally, they are a PMP candidate with the Project Management Institute.

Overall, Tommaso Mazzarella has a diverse educational background, with degrees in political science and agriFood-business management, complemented by an ongoing MBA program and a range of relevant certifications.