Brayan Aquino
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Gelson's Markets, adept in finance and accounting, and excelling in staff leadership. Spearheaded brand development and strategic business growth, achieving significant operational efficiencies. Skilled in project management and customer relations, consistently enhancing satisfaction and profitability. Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner / CFO
JBML Enterprises Inc
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to standardize operations and ensure compliance.
- Oversaw the recruitment, training, and development of staff to build a high-performing team.
- Established and maintained relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and ensure supply chain reliability.
- Coordinated special events such as grand opening or promotional campaigns.
- Collaborated with other co-owner on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
Store Director
Gelson's Markets
Encino, CA
11.2008 - Current
- Ensured standards for quality, customer service, and health and safety were met.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures, and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Ensured promotions were accurate, and merchandised to the company's standards.
- Developed and optimized store schedules to meet expected coverage demands, and maintain optimal service levels.
- Met budget targets by controlling expenses, and eliminating wasteful behaviors.
- Coached, counseled, recruited, trained, and disciplined employees, and evaluated on-the-job performance.
- Oversaw inventory management with cycle counts, audits, and shrinkage control.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and merchandising.
- Secured store perimeter and enforced safety procedures to minimize losses and protect assets.
Education
WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program - Retail Management
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05-2018
Skills
- Project management
- Brand development
- Finance and accounting
- Retail management
- Staff leadership
- Marketing expertise
- Small business operations
- Recruiting and hiring
- Business strategy
- Customer relations
Certification
- Certified Professional Food Manager
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Owner / CFO
JBML Enterprises Inc
08.2020 - Current
Store Director
Gelson's Markets
11.2008 - Current
WAFC Retail Management Certificate Program - Retail Management
Cerritos College
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