Louis Freed
Lauderhill,Florida
Summary
Strategic Operations Executive with an MBA in Marketing and over 30 years of experience in retail leadership, international management, and supplemental insurance sales. A bilingual professional with a proven track record of managing regional operations for Group La Onda and leading high-velocity logistics at The Home Depot. Expertise in process optimization (executing 8+ bay pack-downs/hour), market-driven merchandising, and bilingual communication. Dedicated to driving profitability through disciplined leadership and "Master’s Level" operational audits.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate Men’s Apparel
BANANA REPUBLIC (The Gap Inc.)
- Achieved high sales volume in a part time position in which I excelled in sales and was named Top Sales Performer for three consecutive months.
Sales Associate (Paint Department) / Operations Specialist
THE HOME DEPOT
Florida
05.2007 - Current
- Operational Excellence: Execute high-speed inventory "pack-downs" at a rate of 8+ bays per hour, maintaining 100% product availability during peak traffic.
- Technical Product Expertise: Act as a subject matter expert in the Paint Department, providing specialized technical advice to "Pro" contractors and DIY customers.
- Safety & Auditing: Conduct daily structural and safety audits of warehouse shelving and equipment to ensure zero-incident compliance.
- Cross-Functional Support: Leverage bilingual skills to close sales with international contractors and coordinate complex project orders.
Supplemental Insurance Agent (Part-Time)
AFLAC
Florida
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Consultative Sales: Educated clients on supplemental medical insurance products, managing a book of business while maintaining strict state licensing requirements.
- Risk Assessment: Analyzed client needs to recommend appropriate coverage levels, enhancing financial security for policyholders.
Vendor Representative
STORELINK RETAIL GROUP (Acquired by Home Depot)
Florida
12.2004 - 03.2007
- Brand Management: Managed merchandising and inventory flow for vendor products within Home Depot locations prior to company acquisition.
- Transition Logistics: Played a key role in the inventory and data migration during the corporate absorption by The Home Depot.
Regional Store Manager
GROUP LA ONDA
Panama
04.1994 - 03.2004
- Regional Oversight: Managed operations, P&L, and staff for multiple retail locations within the Panama territory.
- Strategic Leadership: Developed and implemented regional sales strategies that increased market share and brand presence.
- Talent Management: Recruited, trained, and mentored store managers to ensure consistent operational excellence across the region.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Strayer University
Licentiate (B.S.) - Social Communication Sciences – Advertising
Universidad Católica Santa Maria La Antigua (USMA)
Skills
Executive Leadership: Regional Management, P&L Responsibility, Strategic Planning
Operations: High-Speed Logistics (8 Bays/Hr), Inventory Control, Safety Auditing
Sales & Marketing: Bilingual Negotiations, Consumer Behavior, Insurance Sales
Communications: Professional Bilingual Fluency, Crisis Management, Brand Strategy
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Supplemental Insurance Agent (Part-Time)
AFLAC
06.2016 - 03.2017
Sales Associate (Paint Department) / Operations Specialist
THE HOME DEPOT
05.2007 - Current
Vendor Representative
STORELINK RETAIL GROUP (Acquired by Home Depot)
12.2004 - 03.2007
Regional Store Manager
GROUP LA ONDA
04.1994 - 03.2004
Sales Associate Men’s Apparel
BANANA REPUBLIC (The Gap Inc.)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Strayer University
Licentiate (B.S.) - Social Communication Sciences – Advertising
Universidad Católica Santa Maria La Antigua (USMA)