Gary Esparza
Independent Operator, BBA graduate
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San Antonio, BexarMember since January 17, 2025
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About
Multiple years of experience operating a Bimbo Bakeries route alone and with several other family members in the South Side of San Antonio. Recently acquired Bachelor's degree in Business Admin.
Experience
Bimbo Bakeries USA – Route Operator – San Antonio, TX March 2022 - Present
- Supply chain management from production, warehouse operations to distribution at grocery stores like Walmart and HEB
- Implement new strategies to increase operational efficiency and cost-savings, resulting in profits by 200%
- Maintain vendor relationships and communications with managers to provide feedback on product popularity, answering their questions and responding to special requests
- Monitor financial records and coordinate payment processing with vendors
- Incentivized sales performance with commission based wages
- Managed ordering, stocking, organizing and general store operational duties
- Conducted inventory audits for a steady supply of products
- Analyzed merchandise performance and used creative skills to boost sales by 80% due to strategic product placement
- Reviewed sale strategies with manager to increase sales and customer experience
- Recognized by management for exceeding expectations in the first month of employment, resulting in promotion to
- Department Manager
- Led a team of 5 employees
- Performed duties such as maintaining store shelves, oversaw product promotion and inspecting inventory levels
- Rotated merchandise for better visibility based on holidays and customer needs
- Ranked 1st in the Region based on sales growth during Easter holiday
Education
Texas A&M University-San Antonio Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing - Graduated Dec. 2024