Skilled merchandising team member. Analytical problem-solver and skilled multitasker with strong communication skills, flexible schedule and superior work ethic.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reset Merchandiser
Retail Odyssey
Mesa, Arizona
04.2025 - Current
Executed planogram strategies by arranging products according to detailed schematics. Read and implement detailed schematics to position products, shelves and tags accurately.
Executed large-scale rearrangements of store products and fixtures as a retail professional.
Stock shelves with new merchandise and strategically organize product placements to enhance customer experience.
Remove outdated signage and update labels for current promotions to ensure accurate product representation.
Reporting and Compliance. Complete project forms, report task completion and upload display photos using smartphones and tablets
Coordinated with store teams to complete daily Retail Odyssey merchandising tasks.
Monitored weekly, monthly and quarterly achievement goals.
Executive Director of Operations
RGH Global Halal Corporation
SOUTHEAST ASIA
01.2016 - Current
Professional Summary: Reliable and detail-oriented Operations Professional with 10 years of experience managing international food import and export logistics and compliance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Director of Operations from January 2016- Present, Philippines and Southeast Asia. Oversaw end-to-end international trade operations, sourcing, inspecting, and importing raw materials, food products from local farmers to Small and Medium Entrepreneurs to global suppliers while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards.
Maintained 100% compliance across all international shipments by continuously monitoring updates to food safety, import laws and trade regulations.
Conduct regular, detailed compliance reviews of supplier facilities, enforcing rigid sanitation and product handling benchmarks.
Managed meticulous shipping and receiving documentation including custom clearance, and safety certificates with ISO and ensuring error-free data entry.
Monitored inventory levels, coordinated with local and international freight forwarders, and tracked logistics timelines to prevent supply chain bottlenecks and product spoilage.
Certified HALAL Internal Auditor with a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, quality control and SOPs. Proven track record of auditing supplier facilities remotely and managing meticulous documentation to ensure 100% adherence to strict safety and quality benchmarks.
CORE COMPETENCIES: Food Safety and Quality Compliance Facility. Good Manufacturing Practices. Supply Chain and Logistics Coordination. Auditing and Risk Assessment Inventory. Vendor and Supplier Relations. Teamwork and Fast-Paced Operations.
CERTIFICATION: Certified Internal Halal Auditor of UAE Prime Certification and Inspection Asia Pacific Inc.
Customer Support Specialist
AAFES Exchange Services
Camp Zama , JAPAN
12.2006 - 08.2012
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Managed high stress situation effectively maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes and conflicts.
Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Adventist University of The Philippines
08.1987 - 10.1991
Skills
Cross Functional Executive Leadership
Data Driven Performance
Ecosystem Integration
Strategic Supply Chain Architecture
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Japanese
Limited
Korean
Limited
Accomplishments
SME (Small Medium Entrepreneur) Leadership award
Right Livelihood Award on Sustainable Livelihood Program
Timeline
Reset Merchandiser
Retail Odyssey
04.2025 - Current
Executive Director of Operations
RGH Global Halal Corporation
01.2016 - Current
Customer Support Specialist
AAFES Exchange Services
12.2006 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business And Managerial Economics