Bruce Merino

About Bruce Merino

SENIOR-LEVEL RETAIL EXECUTIVE/BOARD MEMBERCORPORATE STRATEGY, DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATIONPROFILE AND VALUEEffective and Accountable in High-Profile Executive Roles Overcame complex business challenges and made significant high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity. Respected as a proponent of empowerment and accountability. Corporate Strategy and Development Specialist Characterized as a visionary, strategist and tactician. Consistent record of delivering extraordinary results in growth, revenue, operational performance, and profitability. Consistently DeliverMission-Critical Results Driven by a visceral \"hard-wired\" need to strategize, to innovate and execute and exceed expectations. Strong Orientations in Operations and Finance Led multibillion dollar operating division P&L\'s to profitability with associates and 400 million customer transactions. Respect and Leverage Human Capital Motivated, mentored and led talented professionals. Live the culture and lead by example. Directed cross-functional teams using interactive, hands-on, motivational leadership that spurs people to willingly give 110% effort and loyalty.Specialties: advertising, business development, competitive, cost analysis, development, directing, driving, finance, financial, leadership, lighting, logistics, macromedia director, management, market planning, marketing, materials management, merchandising, microsoft office, microsoft outlook, negotiation, networking, painting, pricing, profit, purchasing, reports, retail, sales, strategic, supply chain,

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   UFP Industries

   Jan 2010 — Present

Education

• San Diego State University

  Business Marketing

  1972 — 1978