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This review will be posted on multiple platforms, and I have also filed an official corporate report. I have worked at this Cold Stone location for approximately three years. About a year ago, the previous owner, Karina Shaio, sold the store to the current owner, Trevor Willis. At the time, I was optimistic--this transition coincided with my promotion to Shift Lead Manager, and he assured us he would be actively involved in helping the store reach its full potential. Unfortunately, the reality has been the complete opposite. The level of stress placed on managers and crew members has been substantial.
It has become clear that he does not know how to run a business, let alone a Cold Stone. Basic operational tasks--such as turning off the open sign and locking the doors at closing--are mishandled. Rather than collaborating with the general manager to learn how the store functions, he has been largely absent. The general manager effectively ran the store alone despite not being the owner. After her departure, operations deteriorated rapidly under his oversight.
Inventory and grocery orders are rarely up-to-date, resulting in frequent shortages of essential ingredients. Due to his lack of knowledge regarding Cold Stone procedures, he is unable to properly train new employees. As a result, new hires are left unprepared, and managers--who are not compensated for training--are forced to fill the gaps. Scheduling is routinely done without regard for employees' stated availability. When managers reach out for assistance, we are often dismissed and told to "figure it out" ourselves. He also makes changes to prices and policies without communicating them to the staff. The removal of the military discount was particularly disrespectful.
One of the most alarming issues involved his hiring decisions, including bringing in his underage children and his brother-in-law, Amir Kondoljy--a pedophile whose first conviction occurred in 2020 for assaulting a minor under the age of 13. He is currently incarcerated again and awaiting trial. He has 11 counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated sexual assault, forcible sodomy, and additional charges.
https://wjla.com/news/local/story/virginia-arrested-child-assault-inappropriate-child-material-possession-csam-child-sexual-abuse-material-minor-greenmount-drive-amir-arsolan-binaie-kondolojy-sodomy-police-prince-william-county-assault-indecent-liberties
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/virginia/prince-william-county/months-long-probe-leads-to-arrest-of-woodbridge-man-on-child-sexual-assault-charges/amp/
During the summer of 2025, we had more than five minor employees on staff, yet the owner allowed this individual to work alongside them. Beyond the safety concerns, he was difficult to manage, frequently questioned my authority, and discussed inappropriate personal topics--including his relationships and sexual experiences--with crew members. I reported this behavior to the owner, and nothing was done. The only reason he was eventually let go was due to excessive theft of "mistake ice creams," which are typically donated to charity.
Another serious concern is the owner's lack of respect for his employees. When one of the male managers--whom he openly favored due to sexism--submitted his two-week notice, the owner attempted to coerce him into staying by offering a raise and threatening to fire me and another long-term manager. He also disregards boundaries. On a snow day, despite my clearly stating that I felt unsafe traveling, he sent threatening text messages insisting it was my duty to come in. He even looked up my home address and drove to my neighborhood to "prove" the roads were clear. This behavior made me extremely uncomfortable.
I have stayed silent for too long out of necessity and out of hope that I could help improve the workplace. After months of effort, it is clear that my concerns--and the concerns of others--are ignored. I feel it is important to inform the public of these issues. I strongly encourage customers to take their business to the other Cold Stone location in Woodbridge on Navigation Drive or elsewhere. This store is operated by someone who prioritizes profit over the well-being of both employees and customers. Cold Stone is a franchise; the situation at this location does not reflect the company as a whole.
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