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Melissa Pignataro is an experienced retail professional currently serving as General Manager at Salt & Straw since June 2022. Prior roles include Mate at Trader Joe's from August 2017 to June 2022, Co Manager at Tillys from October 2016 to August 2017, and Store Manager at The Donna Karan Company, LLC. from April 2015 to September 2016. Melissa's career in retail began at francesca’s®, where responsibilities included Boutique Manager, Assistant Boutique Manager, and Keyholder from November 2011 to April 2015. Additionally, Melissa co-managed Center City Sports from March 2000 to July 2010. Academic credentials include an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Atlantic Cape Community College, completed in 2008, and a high school diploma obtained from EHT High School in 2000, following earlier studies at Toms River North High School.