Joel Ruiz

• Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
• Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
• Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising, and new product development.
• Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

• Managed inventory control, cash control, and store closing procedures.
• Managed store employees successfully in fast paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
• Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.

Children's First is a food distribution for families that are in need of food, in addition of that we helped with neighborhood clean ups and general community events and activities.