Jess koncz

Experienced manager with demonstrated operations leadership in a wide array of production and hospitality environments. Passionate believer in both creating positive workplace culture and delivering high performance results. 

TEAM LEADER I WELDING PRODUCTION OPERATOR I SPECIAL

PROJECTS PLEX MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

TOYOTETSU CANADA * SIMCOE ON

Feb 2022 – Present

- Managed a team of 20 in a fast-paced, physical welding & assembly

environment; promoted to Team Leader in less than 1 year

- Responsible for floor plan execution, critical KPI tracking & machine

maintenance troubleshooting

- Selected for Special Projects Team for PLEX Management and digital

systems enhancement initiatives

- Member, EHS Environmental Committee: contributing to

environmental safety, sustainability process improvement and

compliance Initiatives

OWNER/OPERATOR I ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT I HOSPITALITY

CONSULTATION

RED DEVIL WINE SERVICE * TORONTO, ON

May 2015 – Dec 2021

- Provided personally curated cellar management and sales service to

over 500 retail clients, handling over $8 million in sales.

- Designed, implemented and managed wine programs for major

venues such as Tim Horton’s Field, Taboo Muskoka and several high-

profile Toronto restaurants

- Led Training, market expansion, and operational strategy for multiple

beverage programs, including retail programs in the developing

Ontario Grocery marketplace

- Drove growth through innovative and personalized storytellingthrough digital marketing

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

BA, Public Policy

2023

COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS

Certified Sommelier

2011

YASKAWA ACADEMY

Certificate, Introductory Robotics

2025