WHO WE ARE - Profiles of the Principals
CHAD BUGOS
A former 10-year Wal-Mart Associate, Chad was a Buyer in the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pharmacy department managing the multi-Billion dollar Antacid/Laxative and Diet & Nutrition categories. Prior to buying, Chad used his degree in pharmacy in his role as a Regional Operations manager for the Pharmacy division, managing several hundred Wal-Mart pharmacies.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bugos has been recognized at Wal-Mart as a talented leader who has the ability to develop people and grow merchandise categories. Key strengths include planning, product selection, negotiations, and strong communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
| Infinity Worlds Inc. Rogers, AR | 2005-Present |
| Co-Founder. Infinity Worlds specializes in helping small to medium sized companies introduce their products to Walmart and Sam's Club buyers. We provide over 50 years of internal expertise and can help current suppliers expand and grow their distribution and profits within Wal-Mart and Sam's. We take pride in offering high-level hands-on service, being the type of salesman that we required as Buyers. | |
Wal*Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR |
1994-2005 |
| World's largest retailer of general merchandise and groceries. | |
Senior Buyer, Diet/Sports Nutrition and Antacid/Laxative Categories |
2003-2005 |
| Regional Manager, Pharmacy Division | 2002-2003 |
| General Manager, Reconciliation Services Division | 1999-2002 |
| District Manager, Pharmacy Division | 1997-1999 |
| Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager | 1995-1997 |
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics |
1994-1995 |
| Hospital Pharmacist, IV Admixture and Outpatient Pharmacy | |
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Pharmacy, 1994
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
MBA, 2003
Southwestern College, Wichita Kansas, KS
DENISE BUGOS
A former 17-year Wal-Mart Associate, Denise was a Buyer in several categories ranging from Ladieswear, Small Electrical Appliances, Stationery, and Seasonal Candy and Gifts. A seasoned veteran who witnessed first-hand the major changes at Wal-Mart/Sam's, she has a broad knowledge of all aspects of doing business at the world's largest retailer.
Throughout her career, she developed a reputation for being a great item merchant, able to "Spot, Pick, and Grow" an item/category and make it something BIG. Key strengths include item merchandising, creating a visionary strategy, keen communication skills, planning and execution.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
| Infinity Worlds Inc. Rogers, AR | 2006-present |
| Co-Founder. Infinity Worlds specializes in helping small to medium sized companies introduce their products to Walmart and Sam's Club buyers. We provide over 50 years of internal expertise and can help current suppliers expand and grow their distribution and profits within Wal-Mart and Sam's. We take pride in offering high-level hands-on service, being the type of salesman that we required as Buyers. | |
Specialties Detailed knowledge of the inner workings of the Merchandising department within Wal-Mart and Sam's as well as the satellite divisions all used to support the Merchants and the Stores. |
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AdSouth Partners, Inc. Boca Raton, FL |
2005-2006 |
| General Manager, Dermafresh Division
Responsibilities included directing the life of a product from idea to concept to actuals to shelf. Worked with the sales team in marketing and selling to all classes of trade. Responsible for the item chain P&L as well as retailer profitability. |
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Wal*Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, AR |
1988-2005 |
| World's largest retailer of general merchandise and groceries. | |
Senior Buyer, Cosmetics Department |
2002-2005 |
| Responsible for managing the sales and profit of a $1B business. | |
| Senior Buyer, Basic Candy/Checkouts/Seasonal Candy & Gifts | 1995-2002 |
| Managed the sales, profit, and execution of this $1B business. | |
| Buyer, Various categories | 1990-1995 |
| Categories included Ladieswear, Small Electric Appliances, Photo Albums, Candles, Stationery | |
| Management Trainee, Van Buren AR #0016 | 1988-1990 |
| Learned all aspects of a Wal-Mart store. | |
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Retail Marketing, 1988
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR