Anthony Sessa

About Anthony Sessa

Experienced operations leader with over 20 years in the food manufacturing and hospitality industry. I specialize in managing day-to-day operations, overseeing production, purchasing, and inventory control across multiple departments. I’ve worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and quality from sourcing through fulfilment.Hands-on with inventory control, and familiar with the operational demands of both retail and e-commerce. I’ve helped scale product lines for nationwide shipping, developed systems to manage perishable goods, and streamlined workflows to support growth.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset drive how I lead and support my team. Comfortable juggling the fast pace of seasonal demand with the structure needed for long-term planning.

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer

   Ferrara Bakery & Cafe

   May 2013 — Present

   As COO, I oversee all aspects of operations across our retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. I manage everything from production and supply chain to fulfilment and vendor relations, ensuring quality and consistency in every order that leaves our facility.Key responsibilities include:Leading day-to-day operations across multiple departments including manufacturing, shipping, and customer serviceManaging e-commerce fulfillment nationwide, including packaging logistics and temperature-sensitive product handlingOverseeing procurement, inventory control, and vendor negotiations to keep production running smoothlyWorking directly with leadership on product development, cost control, and scaling opportunitiesImplementing and refining systems to streamline workflows, improve tracking, and increase efficiencySupporting marketing and brand expansion through operational planning and readinessOur team ships thousands of fresh and frozen products weekly, and I take pride in maintaining the same quality and tradition our bakery has been known for over a century, while evolving to meet today’s digital and national demand.

Education

• Cabrini University

  BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MARKETING, HUMAN RESOURCES

Skills

• Public Relations
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Advertising
• Email Marketing
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Online Marketing
• Fundraising
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Customer Service