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Francis Eliel Villanueva Purchaser/Merchandiser

Manila, Philippines
Buyer and Merchandiserpurchaser

Curriculum Vitae

Francis Eliel G. Villanueva
43 Rebueno Street Telephone: (632) 7358 3577
Philamlife Village Mobile: 0917 529 4795
Las Pinas, Metro Manila, Philippines E-mail: [email protected]

PERSONAL DETAILS
Nickname: Francis
TIN: 123-410-938

OBJECTIVE: To fully develop as a merchandizing expert and business manager through different avenues and to positively contribute to society though my craft.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
With over 14 years extensive experience in the merchandizing industry with adept knowledge in administrative services and business management. Acquired a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur in food business.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sept 11 Present Adworld Signs and Advertising Corp.
Member of the Board of Directors
Serves as advisor to the President. Gives advice on marketing, sales, personnel, sourcing, purchasing, product development and production. Attends monthly board meetings. Guides organizations direction to ensure growth.

Feb 10 Oct 18 Zapote Chicken Bbq Grill
Managing Partner.
Handles overall operations. Responsible for inventory, purchasing and accounting. Manages and motivates staff. Controls and monitors daily operations. Approves and creates new menu items. Plans and implements marketing strategies.

May 05 Apr 16 Bills Food Express
General Manager / Owner.
Handles overall operations. Responsible for inventory, purchasing and accounting. Manages and motivates staff. Controls and monitors daily operations. Approves and creates new menu items. Plans and implements marketing strategies.

April 03- May 05 Maxglory Enterprise (Newtimes Limited Philippines)
(Manufactures Hard Goods/Handicrafts)
Merchandise Manager / Administrator.
Communicates requirements from buyers to the production team. Plans and schedules production. Books and orders (purchasing) supplies and raw materials for bulk production. Strictly monitors production process and warehouse supplies. Oversees quality control and testing. Documents and records import/export data and transactions. Handles administrative needs. Ensures all office needs are met and supplies are in order. Manages and schedules logistics.

April 99- April 03 Maxglory Apparel Inc.,Pasig Branch (Majestic Garments)
(Newtimes Limited Philippines)
Merchandise Manager (PPIC)
Manages and monitors merchandise assistants, warehouse supervisors and cutting supervisors. Runs production planning and scheduling of cutting sewing line and finishing. Monitors trim cards and production details and requirements. Handles overall inventory, booking/purchasing of supplies/raw materials and schedules cutting. Determines and approves standards for production. Assists in preparation of import/export documentation. Ensures excellence of product and on-time readiness of samples and trim cards. Manages and schedules logistics. Participates in industry-sponsored conferences and trade fairs.

Jan 96-Apr 99 Newtimes Limited Philippines Jones Division
Senior Garment Merchandiser
Handles brands like Jones of New York, Tommy Hilfiger and Guess. Approves washing shades and designs. Handles development of different styles for different seasons which includes developing of embellishments (embroidery, printing & washing). Coordinates with Hong Kong office for all the requirements and details. Prepares costing for buyers approval. Ensures complete production information are relayed to subcontractors. Checks and approves samples. Assists in preparing import/export documentation. Works with pattern cutters, quality auditors, technicians and production staff to ensure product excellence.

April 91-Dec 95 Newtimes Limited Phils
Assistant Garment Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser. Handles brands like Union Bay, Heather Hill, Royal Robbins, Red Sand, Quiksilver, Roxy, Guess, Rockport, Jansports, Tommy Hilfiger. Sources and books imported and local materials. Translates and communicates details and requirements from buyers to the production team. Prepares detail sheet and instructions for the subcontractors. Evaluates and inspects goods to ensure everything meets buyers specifications. Prepares initial costing for all consigned orders. Prepares daily and weekly production status reports. Monitors production flow from sample making to shipment.

March 90-Dec 90 CFC-URC Group of Companies
Systems and Procedures Analyst. Prepares guidelines for company operation systems. Designs and implements systems for different operations from small scale to large scale systems. Creates forms for the different operations like delivery receipts, receiving reports, inventory report and official receipts. Researches and studies existing systems for improvement. Interviews key personnel to gather data.

Nov 89 Feb 90 Malayan Insurance
Management Trainee. Trained on different insurance non-life policies.

EDUCATION

2009 2010 The Kitchen Academy for Culinary Arts
Certificate of Completion- Basic Culinary Arts Program
1984 – 1988 DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management Engineering, Minor in Mechanical Engineering
1980 1984 UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE
High School diploma
1973 1980 UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE
Grade School diploma
TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Tesda Management Seminar I & II

SKILLS & INTERESTS
Proficient in the following software: Windows 98, 2000, XP; Microsoft Office, Internet. Artistically inclined. Hobbies include running, basketball, bowling, cooking and reading.