Erick Luna Sr18107 Blake Valley Ln | Cypress, TX | 77429 | 281-687-4441 | moonlunaerick@gmail.com

Top performing individual offering 20+ years of knowledge on multi million dollar projects for leading national corporations. Proven history in working with sizeable teams in all aspects of project development and operations– from strategic planning all the way through to commissioning and support. Proven track record of achieving positive results by developing profitable ways to increase sales, control expenses, and manage payroll. Recognized as a highly knowledgeable "go-to resource" whose advice on sales and operations are held in prominent esteem by clients, contractors, peers, and key decision-makers.

Expertise includes working diverse locations, planning for material availability, overseeing quality and performance, ensuring that all regulations, budgets, and timelines are met. Confident communicator who effectively works with cross functional teams and exchanges complicated information across numerous platforms. Astute strategic thinker with an impressive record of identifying inefficiencies, assessing issues, implementing lasting solutions that streamline processes, improve productivity, project and track costs, and generate 7-figure profits.

– CORE STRENGTHS –

Management Budgeting & Scheduling SAP Experience Strategic Planning Process Optimization Technical Writing & Reporting Inspection & Assessment Employee Management Leadership Marketing Client & Vendor Relations MS Office Project Tracking Health & Safety Practices Estimation & Forecasting Bilingual Environmental Regulations Cost Control & Savings

– PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – S&O Grocers Inc. 2014 to 2016 General Manager – South Florida March 2015 to March 2016 Directly supported different projects by tracking costs and efficiently improving processes. Provided support to different departments by implementing new guidelines to maximize success. Provided support and guidance to managers and coworkers in projects year round. Accountable for all inventory, materials and maintenance at facility. Developed and implemented solutions to resolve issues with logistics, planning, and budgets to continually improve day-to-day operations. Key Achievements: Successfully trained and developed employees in order to improve store conditions and

company operations. Resolved logistical issues by improving the bids, building client relations and managing

material logistics.

– PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED –

Bravo Ranch Supermarkets

Director of Operations – Houston, TX 2013 to 2014 Managed up to 100 people at location, handled day to day operations. Developed staffing plans for multiple sub-departments with a focus on cost management and productivity maximization. Directly oversaw the merchandising, marketing, purchasing of company. Oversaw business operations in order to support company and maximize profits.Key Achievements: Saved over 500 thousand in costs and increased company profits quarterly by carefully

overseeing budgets, performance and managing labor. Reduced labor expenses by over $200,000 by consolidating and eliminating various positions.

Highpoint Sales & Marketing LLC

Sales & Merchandising Director 2011 to 2013 Managed a team of 30 sales representatives, and merchandising staff in the sales and merchandising departments. Successfully established brands from all over the world in the Texas and Oklahoma market. Brands included, Colcafe, Pzuelo, Dux, Nutresa, Ducal, El Venado and many more. Responsible for achieving sales quotas by implementing commercial startegies such as, promotions, competitive pricing, and strategic planning. Accountable for representing the brands and fulfilling new or current clients request. Key Achievements: Completely revamped a failing brand and successfully changed its image in order to obtain

desired appearance, margins, and customer support. Successfully coordinated the installation of new marketing campaigns in Oklahoma and Texas

within budgets. Planned and scheduled shipments for both incoming and outgoing products. Designed and executed Planograms, modules and routes in order to achieve greater success.

– PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE –

Store Manager | Supermercado de Wal-Mart 2008 to 2011

Store Director | Mi Rancho Supermarket 2005 to 2008

Store Manager | Fiesta Mart 2001 to 2003

1982 to 1996

Director of Operations | La Michiocana Meat Market 1996 to 2001

– EDUCATION & TRAINING –

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management| University of Houston, Houston, TX

Licenciado en Ciencias de Communicacion| Universidad Autonoma de Tamps, Tamaulipas, MX

Courses: Negotiation Strategies & Techniques | Source Selection | Supply Chain | International Business