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John DuBrucq

Cincinnati

Summary

Operations leader with extensive experience at The Kroger Co., specializing in merchandising execution, inventory management, and team development. Proven ability to drive sales growth and elevate customer experiences through strategic planning, strong vendor and client relationships, and clear communication. Dedicated to operational excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement in fast-paced retail environments.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Chief of Operations

Jacted Up Tees
05.2016 - 05.2024
  • Managed all day-to-day operations for a small screen printing shop, including customer service, order management, and production.
  • Personally handled order intake, design coordination, printing, and quality control to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained vendor relationships and managed inventory purchasing on a small scale to balance cost efficiency with business needs.
  • Built and maintained customer relationships with individuals, schools, and local businesses to generate repeat and referral sales.
  • Handled bookkeeping, invoicing, and expense tracking to keep the business financially stable.
  • Oversaw scheduling and trained part-time staff during peak periods to support production demands.
  • Promoted services through local outreach and social media, helping the business maintain a steady stream of clients

District Drug/General Merchandise Coordinator

The Kroger Co.
11.2013 - 05.2016
  • Directed merchandising execution for 16 stores, ensuring full compliance with corporate sales plans, seasonal resets, and promotional campaigns.
  • Coordinated large-scale seasonal changeovers and promotional rollouts, delivering consistent execution across all store locations.
  • Partnered with store managers to maintain planogram integrity, optimize product placement, and drive sales performance.
  • Trained and coached in-store teams on merchandising standards, visual presentation, and execution of promotional programs.
  • Monitored sales trends, promotional effectiveness, and store compliance, providing feedback and adjustments to improve results.
  • Collaborated with vendors and corporate teams to manage product launches, seasonal assortments, and sales-driving initiatives.
  • Ensured operational consistency and elevated the customer experience by maintaining high merchandising standards across all locations.

Store Manager

The Kroger Co.
01.1999 - 10.2013
  • Directed all daily store operations, including merchandising execution, staffing, customer service, and compliance with corporate standards.
  • Oversaw large-scale inventory management: monitored stock levels, implemented rotation systems, reduced shrink, and ensured product availability across all departments.
  • Led merchandising strategy, ensuring planogram compliance, seasonal resets, and promotional displays that boosted sales and customer engagement.
  • Managed vendor relationships, coordinated deliveries, and negotiated optimal product placement to drive revenue.
  • Supervised and trained staff in merchandising best practices, safety procedures, and customer service, resulting in improved team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales trends and inventory data to make data-driven decisions on ordering, merchandising priorities, and labor scheduling.
  • Maintained high standards of store presentation, cleanliness, and organization to ensure a positive customer experience.
  • Achieved consistent sales growth and improved profitability through effective merchandising execution and strong inventory control.

Store Co-Manager

The Kroger Co.
06.1990 - 12.1998
  • Executed daily merchandising plans, including stocking, rotating, and facing products to maximize shelf visibility and sales.
  • Maintained planogram compliance and reset displays to align with promotional campaigns and seasonal changes.
  • Monitored inventory levels, reported stock shortages, and assisted with ordering to ensure product availability.
    Built endcaps and promotional displays that drove traffic and increased impulse purchases.
  • Ensured product freshness by checking dates, rotating stock, and reducing shrink through accurate handling.
  • Collaborated with store managers and vendors to optimize product placement and improve sales performance.
  • Upheld store standards for cleanliness, organization, and customer satisfaction while working in fast-paced retail environments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communictions

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
04-1990

Skills

  • Leadership & Management: Team supervision, training & development, staff scheduling, performance management
  • Merchandising & Retail Operations: Planogram compliance, seasonal resets, promotional planning, visual merchandising, sales floor execution
  • Inventory & Supply Chain: Large-scale inventory oversight, stock rotation, shrink reduction, vendor relations, purchasing & ordering
  • Business & Financial Management: P&L oversight, budgeting, expense tracking, contract negotiation, small business operations
  • Sales & Customer Service: Relationship building, client retention, upselling, customer experience improvement
  • Process & Efficiency: Workflow optimization, quality control, compliance monitoring, cross-store coordination
  • Technology: POS systems, retail inventory software, Microsoft Office Suite, basic design software (for screen printing)

Timeline

Owner and Chief of Operations

Jacted Up Tees
05.2016 - 05.2024

District Drug/General Merchandise Coordinator

The Kroger Co.
11.2013 - 05.2016

Store Manager

The Kroger Co.
01.1999 - 10.2013

Store Co-Manager

The Kroger Co.
06.1990 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Communictions

University of Dayton

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