1. Gus Luebanos
489 Shadow Lake Bay, Roselle, IL 60172 H :(630) 351-5195 M :(847)922-2280
gluebanos@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Marketing/ Sales Associate who is versatile, decisive, and energetic that takes initiative to
thoroughly accomplish tasks with accuracy. Utilizes logic and organizational skills to improve
time management. Professional and amiable leader with a proven track record of demonstrating
success of research, to turn problems into solutions. Experience in sales and project management,
with a thorough knowledge of Supply Chain processes, to forecast business strategies into
business objectives, possess strong analytical skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dean Foods, Forest Park, IL 2013-Current
Leading food and beverage company supplying dairy and ice cream.
Corporate Data Analyst (Providing in-house services to Jewel-Osco)
Category Analyst that consumes data to address business trends and opportunities, for items in
the Dairy and Frozen Shops.
• Uses analytics to provide recommendations for retail merchandisers; increased category
sales by 10%.
• JDA certified for space planning; visualizing product placement to increase units sold.
• Supports marketing and sales teams with deep consumer insights including forecasting.
Power user in Excel to data mine using V-Lookup and Macro’s.
Aerotek, Schaumburg, IL 2012-2013
Producer of quality branded products in the pet supply market.
Customer Fulfillment (International Operations)
Support logistics on a day to day basis to provide assistance with export documentation to
facilitate timely shipment and export of parts and products.
• Recommends the most efficient costs and compliance with freight classification,
regulatory and operating capabilities.
• Establishes excellent working relationships with carriers, warehouses and customer
service.
Alberto Culver (acquired by Unilever), Melrose Park, IL 2008-2012
Global leader in consumer products in key markets ranging from beauty and personal care brands to household
products.
Senior Customer Fulfillment Specialist (International Export Division)
An Account Manager of the Export group, which influences other departments with actionable
insight and recommendations. Interprets/analyzes data from multiple sources to effectively
problem solve on behalf of customers/retailers. Pro-actively propose opportunities to the
distributors to improve operational efficiencies that gained greater profitability. Proficient

2. knowledge of purchasing hazardous raw materials to travel internationally within government
regulations.
• Managed bids and Requests for Quotations for Cargo Airfreight values over $500,000.
• Saved $400K on carrier charges by streamlining the shipping process to allow for a direct
shipment from manufacture to warehouse within a 2 month timeframe.
• Ensured fill rate of 97% with a 4-6 week lead time by matching sales forecast to inventory
and partnering up with production as needed.
Federated Group, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL 1999-2007
A premier sales and marketing firm in the private brand industry, providing customized private brand solutions to
retailers within Grocery, Foodservice, and Supply Chain Consolidation.
Category Development Coordinator
Expand profits from private label products in assigned categories using IRI data. Develop the
strategic framework for identifying new business cases, assessing new concepts, and
implementing projects efficiently and effectively. A lead manager to organize and promote
successful National Retail Selling Shows to ensure profitable relationships between customers
and vendors. Manage a cross-functional team within a large multi-channel national retailer.
Responsible for contacting and selling concepts to external vendors/partners in developing
potential opportunities. Extensive experience working legal documents regarding contract rates.
• Developed new Organic and Premium brand lines for retailers, by strategically sourcing
and negotiating with vendors within a six month rollout.
• Monthly presentation to advocate, implement and train new approaches to influence
category strategy. Assessed IRI market data to develop new product line extensions.
• Generate weekly reporting and provide insights, identify opportunities and deliver
solutions that drive profitable category growth.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in: Excel, MS Word, Power Point, SAP, People Soft, WMS, AS/400, EDW-Micro
strategies, JDA, and Lotus/Outlook computer programs
EDUCATION
B.S. Degree in Marketing May 2012
Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL
A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL