Marcelo Panaguiton Cruz
Monpon, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Philippines
Cellphone # 099********
Landline # 7954-61-53
Email : **************@*****.***
Current Location: Quezon City, Philippines
Profile:
I am enthusiastic and dedicated professional with extensive experience across all areas of retail management. A specialist farmer in all areas of cultivation and raising livestock.; soil management, breeding animals' living conditions, crop protection, environmental sustainability, disease and harvesting. With training experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
An exceptional person who is able to develop and motivate others to achieve targets. I can demonstrate a strong ability to manage projects from conception through to successful completion. A proactive with a logical approach to challenges, I perform effectively even writing highly pressurized working environment. With proven store management experience here and abroad in retail fashions, good communications skills in English and in numerical, analytical interpersonal and networking skills.
Career Objective:
To secure a challenging position and to move out of my comfort zone in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills. Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Work Experience(s):
Position : Farmer – Owner
Duration : April 2014 – February 2020
Industry : Agriculture (farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of
Crops and rearing animals.
Location : Monpon, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
Company : Local Farmer
Job Description:
Prepare the soil for seeds and starts, tend to the plants during the growing season, and harvest crops when they are mature; Tend animals by operating machinery and performing physical tasks. The work requires to be physically fit and able to lift, bend, and crouch repetitively in varying weather conditions.
Duties and Tasks
Clean pens, cages, hutches, yards and other livestock enclosure
Feed and water animals
Fertilize, remove weeds and apply pesticides; report condition of crops and livestock’s
Harvest, inspects, sort and load crops for shipment
Herd and move animals to processing or feeding locations
Inspect animals for signs of disease, illness or injury; treat animals with medicines and vaccines
Irrigate fields and maintain sources of water and equipment, such as pumps and pipes.
Make small repairs and maintain farm equipment, enclosures and fences
Mark livestock’s with owner’s identifications and or grade.
Prepare Soil for planting.
Use machinery and tools to plant and harvest crops.
Skills
Ability to follow Safety Standards
Attention to Detail
Fit and able to perform physical and repetitive tasks
Knowledge of plant and animal care
Listen and take direction
Operate equipment and heavy machinery
Position : Store Manager – Mothercare Debenhams
Duration : October 2011 – April 2014
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Company : Alshaya International Trading Company
Job Description:
Determine marketing strategy changes by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Maintain operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational and personnel policies and procedures
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Develop a schedule of holiday activities and promotions throughout the year strategically designed to bring in more revenue
Provide training to improve the knowledge base of the staff and utilize cross-training methods to maintain productivity when employees are absent
Work with VMM to bring in effective marketing displays for the sales floor and store windows
Manage all controllable costs to keep operations profitable
Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control
Analyze sales figures and forecast future sales
Analyze and interpret trends to facilitate planning
Deal with staffing issues such as conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development
Ensure standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
Respond to customer complaints and comments
Organize special promotions, displays and events
Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
Tour the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers to identify or resolve urgent issues
Maintain awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing
Initiate changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market
Promote the organization locally by liaising with local schools, newspapers and the community in general.
Position : Asst. Store Manager - Mothercare Debenhams
Duration : November 2010– September 2011
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Company : Alshaya International Trading Company
Job Description:
Assists Store Manager in responsibility for the store
Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
Demonstrates desired behaviors for staff including driving sales, handling difficult and/or complicated sales, cash management, inventory, and follow-up with customers
Assists Store Manager with providing a strong leadership presence and control in store, while ensuring that all customers receive good service and quality merchandise
Utilizes company tools to diagnose opportunities and develops action plans to improve performance
Forecasts/reforecast business, focusing on productivity to meet sales goals
Identifies opportunities to drive traffic into the store through community events (weddings, parties, etc.)
Regularly communicates with Store Manager to discuss strengths, opportunities, and trends in business
Assists Store Manager in partnering with corporate office personnel to increase sales, drive/promote merchandise categories, and expand markets
Helps Store Manager in identifying training needs and providing ongoing training opportunities to the team as needed
Leverages individual staff strengths, and creates developmental plans to prepare all level positions for future growth within the organization
Assists in hiring to the needs of the business, actively recruiting to ensure open positions are filled quickly
Assists Store Manager in delivering consistent, in the moment, feedback and coaching
Ensures company standards are met for store and associate appearance at all times
Prioritizes, plans, and adjusts schedules as necessary to maximize sales
Plans, coordinates, and executes all Merchandise Calendar direction, campaigns, and sales promotions in a timely manner
Ensures all pricing, signage, and displays are correct at all times
Receives regular vendor deliveries and stocks sales floor in a timely manner
Responsible for controlling inventory stock levels and reordering as necessary within budget
Enforces all company policies and procedures, including health, safety, and security
Manages and controls shrink
Performs all duties as directed by Store Manager
Position : In – Store Visual Merchandiser – Mothercare Granada Center
Duration : Aug 2009 – October 2010
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Company : Alshaya International Trading Company
Job Description:
Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
Produce window displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions displays
Identify key messages and set a clear image of the end result
Come up with, revise and present design ideas with assistant merchandisers
Act in alignment to the organization’s culture, products, image and target market
Monitor costs and work within budget
Oversee the production and brief staff on arranging displays
Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
Liaise with suppliers and source elements Research lifestyle, demographics and design trends
Performs all duties as directed by Store Manager
Position : Sales Associate – Mothercare Le Mall Center
Duration : October 2008 - Aug 2009
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Company : Alshaya International Trading Company
Position : Regional Head – Home Suite
Duration : December 2006– April 2008
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Quezon City, Philippines
Company : CLC Marketing Ventures Corporation
Position : Account Executive
Duration : August 2004 – April 2006
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Quezon City, Philippines
Company : CLC Marketing Ventures Corporation
Position : Sales Coordinator
Duration : April 2001 – April 2004
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Quezon City, Philippines
Company : CLC Marketing Ventures Corporation
Position : Sales Associate
Duration : June 2000 – April 2001
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Quezon City, Philippines
Company : CLC Marketing Ventures Corporation
Position : Customer Service Assistant / Package Clerk
Duration : November 1999 – May 2000
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Quezon City, Philippines
Company : Ever Gotesco Dept. Store – Commonwealth Branch
Position : Customer Service Assistant / Package Clerk
Duration : May 1999 – October 1999
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Caloocan City, Philippines
Company : Ever Gotesco Dept. Store – Grand Central Caloocan Branch
Position : Stockman
Duration : February 1999 -August 1999
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Caloocan City, Philippines
Company : Ever Gotesco Dept. Store – Monumento Branch
Position : Sales Associate
Duration : August 1998 -January 1999
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Quezon City, Philippines
Company : Ever Gotesco Dept. Store – Commonwealth Branch
Position : Stockman
Duration : December 1997 – July 1998
Industry : Business / Retail
Location : Pasig City, Philippines
Company : Ever Gotesco Supermarket – Pasig Ortigas Branch
Training(s) /Seminar(s)) /Exhibit(s)
December 12,2019 – February 5, 2020
Agriskills and Livelihhods Center for Agriskills and Livelihhods Inc.
Agricultural Crops Production NC 2
September 25 – October 27, 2019
Agriskills and Livelihhods Center for Agriskills and Livelihhods Inc.
Organic Agriculture Production NC 1
August 6-9, 2019
Iloilo New Agri-Industrial Marketing and General Services
Kubota Philippines
Seedling Nursery Management Training and Field Operation
April 2010 - October 2010
Management Development Program - 5-month course
Alshasya International Trading Company
Riyadh, KSA
March19, 2008 - March 22, 2008
The 22nd Shenzhen International Furniture Exhibition - China
The 22nd Shenzhen International Furniture
Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
Shenzhen, China
March 18, 2008- March 21, 2008
China International Furniture Fair
China International Furniture
China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex
Pazhou, China
March 16, 2008 - March 20, 2008
The 19th International Famous Furniture Fair - China
The 19th International Famous Furniture
Donguan Home Furnishing Fair Center - China
Donguan, China
March 9, 2008- March 12, 2008
International Furniture Fair Singapore 2008
International Furniture Fair Singapore
Expo Center, Singapore
March 6, 2008 - March 10, 2008
Export Furniture Exhibition Malaysia 2008
Export Furniture Exhibition Malaysia
Stadium Putra,Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
March 4, 2008 - March 8, 2008
Malaysia International Furniture Fair 2008
Malaysia International Furniture Fair
Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Training Certificate(s)
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
National Certificate 2
Agricultural Crops Productions
Certificate No.200***********
Issued on : February 15, 2020
Valid Until : February 14,2025
Technical Education And Skills Development Authority
National Certificate 2
Organic Agriculture Production
Certificate No.190***********
Issued on : December 3, 2019
Valid Until : December 2, 2024
Iloilo New Agri-Industrial Marketing and General Services
Kubota Philippines
Seedling Nursery Management Training and Field Operation
PERSONAL DATA
Age : 42 years’ old
Date of Birth : April 29, 1978
Gender : Male
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5.8 feet
Weight : 82 kilos
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Christian
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Vocational 2019-2020 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Don Bosco Boys Home and Vocational
Training Center
P.D Monfort South, Dumangas, Iloilo
Secondary 1991 – 1995 Graduate Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School
Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
Primary 1985-1991 Graduate Tabucan Elementary School
Barotac Nuevo Iloilo
CHARACTER REFERENCE(S)
Cielo Marquez Loiue Flores Leila Selauso
Executive Producer Visual Merchandiser Consultant
Svelte Productions Alshaya International Dalisay Shipping
091******** Trading Company Corporation
I hereby certify that the above information are true and correct.
Marcelo Panaguiton Cruz
Applicant