FRANK LEBRUN ac3f07@r.postjobfree.com 909-***-**** Lakewood, CA LinkedIn

–PURCHASING MANAGER MERCHANDISING MANAGER–

Focused Purchasing and Merchandising Manager successful in leveraging in depth product knowledge and industry trends to increase profitability along with sales growth, through strategic vendor relationships and effective merchandising tactics.

KEY COMPETENCIES Purchasing Management Business Development Product Knowledge Vendor Relationship Management Merchandising Retail Operations CRM ERP Trend Analysis Cross-functional Team Training and Management Trade Shows / Presentations Policy / Program Development Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Supervisor of Mill Store Retail Services Warner Bros. Burbank, CA 2015–2017 American entertainment company and division of Time Warner / one of the "Big Six" major American film studios Ø Exceeded budget expectations to grow 5% in first year by redesigning four key areas of the facility (Expendable Retail Store, Mill Lumberyard, Paint Department, and Pantry Food Service). Ø Grew revenue through strategic special planning and consolidation of two departments, while controlling expenses and negotiating vendors.

Ø Increased gross profit by 6% within the first year and controlled overhead expenditure. Ø Created and implemented standardized procedures for Category Management and Purchase Buying. Ø Grew third party related business by 18% in the first year through pricing and promotional support negotiations with vendors. Ø Broke sales records in 2016 by implementing strategies to expand existing 3rd party business through expansion of all categories. Ø Increased profitability while eliminating outdated inventory and introducing new products to plan-o-grams. Ø Planned and executed new policies and procedures to oversee weekly and bi-annual department cycle counts. Ø Developed integral relationships with all Warner Bros. affiliates and liaised with production teams on procurement of commodities for television, commercials, award shows, and film.

Ø Trained purchasing lead and special ordering associates, developed new buying policies and was head of purchasing department. Ø Designed annual budgets and created new reporting analytics for executes. Ø Cultivated CRM with internal and external departments to develop relationships and increase sales with clientele. Merchandising / Reset Manager for Southern California Core-Mark International Los Angeles, CA 2013–2015 Leading distributor of fresh food and consumer packaged goods to the convenience retail industry Ø Spearheaded and developed Corporate Merchandising Training Program for the United States and Canada divisions. Ø Designed and implemented plan-o-grams and floor schematics for over 400+ retail stores. Ø Utilized marketing programs to integrate new products and programs into store locations to meet corporate and vendor initiatives. Ø Consulted Territory Managers, Business Development Managers and Store Owners on product selection while utilizing store space and adhering to state and local safety and health regulations. Ø Increased profitability and sales on average by 22% in all regions through successful store design, product selection and successful store resets.

Ø Created corporate category management and plan-o-gram schematics for Rite Aid, Sodexo, Circle K, United Oil and AM-PM. Ø Hosted region wide trade shows with product vendors, purchasing management and store owners. Ø Managed a team of 25+ reset and store merchandisers, while managing training on plan-o-gram installation and schematic layouts. Ø Expanded and developed categories within existing accounts in the distribution hub through strategic category management, design of floor schematics and customized plan-o-grams.

General Warehouse Operations Supervisor of Southern California Core-Mark International Los Angeles, CA 2011–2013 Leading distributor of fresh food and consumer packaged goods to the convenience retail industry Ø Promoted to Merchandising and Reset Manager after two successful years in supervisor role. Ø Lead the night shift team to pick and load over 20 delivery trucks that went to over 280 stores a day. Ø Improved order pulling processes by implementing new procedures to increased production pick rates by 12%. Ø Integral part of global distribution operations team, which coordinated 1400+ locations deliveries throughout Southern California. Ø Recruited, hired, trained and managed warehouse operations team of 25+ with oversight of 10+ departments. Ø Board Member of Safety Committee and lead training as well as implementation of new safety procedures. Ø Identified inefficiencies and recommended procedural and operational improvements that enhanced quality, improved production times, and reduced costs.

Ø Designed reporting metrics through proprietary ERP system for operations management to control and improve productivity.

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL TRAINING Bachelor of Science, Marketing Management Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT Expected Completion 2018 IT Hardware & Software Repair, Certification Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA Associate of Science, Natural Science Citrus College Glendora, CA