We at Menufy by HungerRush are committed to helping restaurants succeed in the digital world. Our organization is tasked with helping restaurants increase their visibility, drive traffic to their websites, and turn casual customers into brand champions.
One of our most valuable assets is our team of restaurant success experts, including Karla Ruiz!
Karla is a versatile and valuable part of the Menufy organization. Her positive attitude and dedication to our restaurant partners help her find success in every aspect of her role.
Because of Karla's contributions to clients and her fellow associates, she has been nominated to be featured in this month's spotlight!
Chatting with Karla, we learned about her passion for food and what she enjoys about her role at Menufy by HungerRush.
Meet Karla!
Where did your career begin?
I have a degree as an event planner, which is where my passion for food started. I worked with different agencies, planning weddings, conferences, and concerts, and catering was always my favorite part of it. I learned that every event is going to be centered around the food. It can completely change the guests' mood and make it a party to remember forever!
How do your past experiences help you serve Menufy restaurants?
As an event planner, I learned how to listen to clients so I could identify their needs and formulate the best strategy to achieve outstanding results for them. This has helped me become someone who is creative and analytical at the same time. I am a problem solver, always looking to grow our clients' success.
What is your favorite part of your role at our HungerRush organization?
Client success has always been a passion. There is nothing more satisfying than knowing you are helping a business grow and achieve its goals. My favorite part is the personal service for the restaurants' owners. I love talking to them about marketing solutions and how to improve their accounts, and I love completely changing their minds and reinforcing their sense that their business is in good hands with HungerRush.
If you could switch departments/roles for a day, which would you choose?
I would love to work one day with IT because it is such a different world from what we currently do. It always makes me curious how they manage and solve things, and I am sure it would be fun to learn from them.
Where do you consider home, and what is the restaurant scene like there?
Kansas City is my "home." I got here 5 years ago as an exchange student, and I never thought it was going to be the place where I would start my own family.
I have a rule with my husband that every time we eat out, it has to be a new place, and I can say that there are so many options that sometimes it is hard to decide where to go! I like exploring restaurants during summer, especially ones with patios and rooftops!
What is your favorite restaurant or favorite dish?
I think food can make your soul travel. It makes you remember places and people, helps you explore different cultures, and gives you the chance to imagine countries you have never been to. To me, Mexican food means family, so it will always make me feel closer to my roots and my mom's kitchen. My favorite restaurant is Margarita's, one of Menufy's long-standing partnerships!
If you could only eat one food/dish for a whole year, what would it be?
If I could eat the same kind of food for a whole year, it would definitely be MEXICAN! It makes me feel happy, and I never get tired of it. I love spicy and fresh food because it reminds me of home.
After you clock out, how do you spend your free time?
I love going on hikes with my dog and my husband. During summer, I love having picnics and going to the pool. I also enjoy watching comedy shows and romantic movies!
Do you have a secret talent that you've been hiding?
I love home decorating, and I am obsessed with organization. I spend a lot of time trying to organize every part of my house by color and size. I can chop food faster than anyone! At least, that is what my family says. And I am good at making crafts for presents!
What her teammates are saying.
“Karla is a bright, determined specialist at getting what we need from our clients, and she is on a hair-trigger when it comes to dialing out to a client to solve a problem with them. She's a valuable asset as a co-worker.” -Carlos Gomez, Senior 360 Marketing Coordinator
“Karla is someone we respect and enjoy working with. Her dedication to our restaurants, resourcefulness for the team, and overall pleasant attitude just make everything better. I’ve had nothing but fun collaborating with her, seeing her grow, and learning from her as well!” -Griffith Mathew, Customer Success Manager
“I've worked with Karla on a variety of projects, and she continues to impress me with her fast action and helpful ideas. The marketing team has greatly benefited from her thoughtful English-to-Spanish translations for email campaigns and marketing materials. I have come to rely on her customer success expertise and HungerRush 360 Marketing product knowledge. Working with Karla is a joy!” -Melissa Dimmitt, Marketing Manager
Thank you, Karla!
Karla uses her creativity and passion for problem-solving to help our restaurant partners be unstoppable.
Her contributions are felt across multiple departments and are an essential part of the Menufy organization.
We are grateful to have Karla on the team and are excited to see her continued success!
Want to learn more? Reach out to Karla to see how your restaurant can get more online orders!
About the Author
Melissa Dimmitt, Marketing Manager
Melissa is the Marketing Manager for Menufy by HungerRush. She began working with restaurant managers and executive chefs over a decade ago, coordinating seasonal menu releases, executing photoshoots, and creating fresh digital content.