Ron Benitez Email & Phone Number

Newly appointed Small Business Commissioner serving the City and County of San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

S H O P• NoPa's Divisadero Corridor (2018-Present)• Fillmore District (2011-2020)• Retailer at Republika SF, SOMA Pilipinas Cultural District (Popup to Perm 2024)• Pop-up Vendor- UNDSCVRD/ Filipino Creative Night Mkt (2017-Present)• Online: asmblyhall.com | IG: @asmblyhall------------------------------------------------------------------------• Community Organizer, Event Planner and Social Media Manager of retail brick & mortar and e-commerce business specializing in locally made Men’s and Women’s apparel and accessories• Brand Curator and Buyer working with various Sales Reps and Showrooms to buy, assort and merchandise a unique mix of apparel and accessories for the store• Organize various in-store events, workshops and seminars to engage and foster a strong, supportive community • Collaboratively work with OEWD, City and County of San Francisco and Office of the Mayor to kick off Former Mayor Ed Lee’s ‘Shop and Dine in the 49’ initiative and other SF Small Business events

San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California

Project Manager, Learning & Development/Retail Academy/Business Bootcamp• Facilitate strategic L&D programs to help improve cross-brand, cross-functional performance, ranging from new employee on-boarding to seasoned employee upskill opportunity• Coach and Mentor Rotational Management Trainees through intensive 8-month program that includes group and solo projects and presentations across Merchandising and Inventory Management• Instruct, educate and prepare Merchandise Assistants through Gap Inc.’s MA Bootcamp Program to help prepare and develop them for promotion to Assistant Merchandisers

San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed product assortment and assist in financial plans across North America brick-and-mortar stores and online channel • Partnered with cross-functional teams in Inventory Management and Product Development to maximize sales, margin and inventory• Collaborated with Marketing to effectively promote and launch key idea categories both in-store and online

San Francisco Bay Area

• Developed customer driven assortments that supported the department goals and trends in the market place • Collaborated with PR and marketing teams on a seasonal basis to ensure circular advertisements and site marketing supports key investments, seasonal products and the brand vision• Partnered with cross-functional teams to meet and/or exceed retail performance targets

San Francisco Bay Area

Merchandiser, Old Navy, Boys Knits, Graphics, Bottoms & Denim (October 2013 – June 2014)Merchandiser, Gap North America, Mens Sweaters, Graphics & Body (January 2012 – October 2013)Merchandiser/Contractor, Gap Online, Boys Division (July 2011 – December 2011)• Identified & developed seasonal department line plans and strategies to create a comprehensive assortment • Worked with Marketing teams to create compelling product stories to increase sales and brand awareness• Partnered with cross-functional teams in Inventory Management and Production to meet or exceed financial targets• Assisted, facilitated and collaborated with Learning & Development team to help teach and improve classes for the RMP and other Gap Inc. cross-functional team members to further enhance and broaden respective roles • Managed and mentored Summer 2013 Merchandising Intern

Cypress, Ca

Brand Manager, Mens and Boys Mass/ Mid-tier Retail Accounts• Developed seasonal roadmaps to create a comprehensive style and SKU plan across various Licensed brands• Worked collaboratively with apparel accounts to strategically market product both in-store and on-line• Managed a team of 3 designers to create and design assortments that balanced fashion and affordability

San Francisco Bay Area

Buyer Merchant, Levi’s and Dockers Outlets, Mens Womens Knits, Sweaters & Graphics• Collaborated with Marketing, Planning and Distribution to identify and develop key category opportunities• Managed and mentored Data Coordinator

Huntington Beach, Ca

Product Line Manager/Merchandiser, Young Mens Outerwear Department – Fleece & Jackets • Collaborated with Design and Sourcing to ensure the creation of a focused and cohesive Global assortment• Identified potential opportunities to create and determine need of SMU product

Foothill Ranch, Ca

Merchandiser, eCommerce Division• Managed the merchandising of all Apparel, Footwear and Accessories products within Oakley’s e-commerce catalog

San Francisco Bay Area

Merchandiser, Gap International, Gap Kids Boys Japan (2004 – 2005) Assistant Merchandiser, Gap International, Gap Kids Boys Japan (2003 – 2004) Retail Management Program Trainee, Gap International (2002 – 2003)Retail Sales/ Assistant Manager, Gap Stores (1998 - 2002)