career objective                              

 

highly effective general merchandise and health/beauty/cosmetics (hbc) manager with extensive experience eager to support operations of a progressive organization seeking a team player with a consistent track record of superior performance and an exceptional work ethic

 

profile                                                

 

ø  comprehensive background in directing general merchandise and hbc department operations

ø  effectively manage regular/seasonal buying, merchandising, inventory, and stocking to maximize sales and profits and capitalize on consumer buying trends

ø  dynamic leader who successfully hires, trains and directs top-performing teams

ø  strategically plan and schedule work assignments to optimize productivity, efficiency and utilization of human resources

ø  superior customer service, interpersonal relation and problem solving skills

ø  proficient in ordering systems and computer operations

ø  bi-lingual, with fluency in both english and spanish

 

professional experience                

 

major market-fallbrook, ca                                                                                                2004-present

general merchandise/hbc manager

  proficiently steer general merchandising/hbc department operations for grocery chain, with responsibilities ranging from human resource management, workflow planning and buying to inventory control, merchandising and schematics development

  effectively hire, train, schedule, and direct personnel

  monitor display areas to define and address stock needs and strategically stock shelves to optimize product sales; manage pricing and signage

 

murillo merchandising service-corona, ca                                                                      2000-2004

managing owner

  successfully launched and operated merchandising company, independently contracting with unified grocers to service member stores

  drove business growth through targeted solicitation, acquisition and development of new accounts and aggressive sales of products and services

 

all rite merchandising service-west covina, ca                                                             1988-2000

supervisor, general merchandise/hbc

  actively managed key accounts for independent contractor, facilitating sales and servicing to certified grocers account members

 

education                                           

 

finance manager training

general studies, rio hondo junior college/mount san antonio junior college

certificate, us army corp of engineers