Infinity Worlds Inc.

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Chad Bugos, President and Co-Founder, Infinity Worlds, Inc.
Retail Product and Marketing Consultants
chad@infinityworlds.com

Chad Bugos has over 10 years of experience in the retail pharmacy and merchandising industry. Beginning with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mr. Bugos' career with the world's largest retailer allowed him to develop expertise in all areas of operations and merchandising, including product development, promotional planning and execution, plan-o-gram (modular) development, purchasing and marketing, contract negotiations and people development.

Mr. Bugos joined Wal-Mart's Pharmacy Division in 1995 as a pharmacist/pharmacy manager. He was promoted to pharmacy district manager in 1997 where he oversaw the operations of 15 Wal-Mart pharmacies and had people-development and recruiting responsibilities for 70 pharmacists and technicians. In 1999, Mr. Bugos was promoted to General Manager of Wal-Mart's Reconciliation Services Division. This division reconciled the prescription insurance claims and payments for all Wal-Mart Pharmacies. It was here that Mr. Bugos was an integral part in the successful development of a software program that would help Wal-Mart manage the $4.5 billion receivable account and lower claim processing expenses by 145% during his tenure. In 2002, Mr. Bugos was promoted to Pharmacy Regional Manager, where he had operation and merchandising responsibility for 132 Wal-Mart Pharmacies in the Northeast, with over $450MM in annual sales.
In addition to operational expertise, Mr. Bugos is recognized as one of the top merchants in his field and is well respected in the vendor community. He is well known for his negotiation skills and ability to execute merchandising promotions. Mr. Bugos has extensive experience with new item launches, plan-o-gram (modular) development and pharmacy OTC merchandise category knowledge. Mr. Bugos is also recognized for his development of plan-o-grams (modulars) that catered to Hispanic and African-American purchasing habits. His array of expertise includes, but is not limited to, purchasing and contract negotiations, product selection, modular (plan-o-gram) development and implementation, inventory control, sales development and marketing.

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. Wal-Mart recognized Mr. Bugos with the Sam M. Walton Hero Award in 1997 and the Above and Beyond Award in 2003.

Areas of expertise:

New item launches at Wal-Mart
Prescription to OTC switches
Product packaging and promotional displays
Promotional Planning at Wal-Mart
Diet and Sports Nutrition Category
Antacid and Laxative Category
Wal-Mart Store Operations
People development
Education

MBA - Southwestern College, Winfield KS

B.S. in Pharmacy - University of Iowa, Iowa City Iowa

Background Summary

Present
President, Infinity Worlds, Inc. Retail Product and Marketing Consultant
Infinity Worlds, Inc.

2003 - July 2005
Senior Category Manager for Diet/Sports Nutrition and Antacid/Laxative Categories
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

2002 - 2003
Regional Manager, Pharmacy Division
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

1999 - 2002
General Manager, Reconciliation Services Division
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

1997 - 1999
District Manager, Pharmacy Division
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

1995 - 1997
Pharmacist/Pharmacy Manager
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

1994 - 1995
Hospital Pharmacist, IV Admixture and Outpatient Pharmacy
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Denise Bugos, Vice President and Co-Founder, Infinity Worlds, Inc.
Retail Product and Marketing Consultants
denise@infinityworlds.com

Denise Bugos graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville with a degree in Retail Marketing. She began her 17-year career with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world's most successful retailer, as a Store Operations Management Trainee. After spending two years in the stores learning how a store operates day-to-day, she moved to the Home Office where she procured product, directed store merchandising programs, and help direct categories of merchandise as a Buyer. Ms. Bugos has always been a strong customer advocate with a keen eye for the business. She recognizes the importance of teamwork to actualize, build and implement any plan. Her creativity, combined with strong financial skills, builds successful programs. Well versed in effective communication skills, she influences others to execute strategies from start to finish.

Key Strengths include: Great item merchant, ability to plan a promotional program that takes into account the front side as well as the exit strategy, financial planning, detail-oriented, ability to sell an item or program, communication skills, honesty, and integrity.
Key Career Successes: increased sales in Small Appliances an average of 48% across seven categories, capitalized on the trendy Novelty candy category in early 1990’s before other retailers caught on with a 4-Way merchandising rack in all stores generating over an incremental $50MM to her category, had continual double-digit sales and profit increases in Seasonal Gifts over 8 years while creating one of the best selections in the industry, created tools for the stores to use that helped them to execute the sku-intensive Seasonal Candy/Gift program improving sales and ROI and lowering markdowns, and helped direct color cosmetic packaging and sidecounter strategies to facilitate increased customer purchases through education and ease-of shopping.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Infinity Worlds Inc Rogers, AR 2006-present
Co-Founder of a Manufacturer's representatives company that specializes in helping small to medium sized companies introduce their products to Wal-Mart/Sam's. Also, by providing a combined 40 years of internal expertise, help existing suppliers to expand and grow their business 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.

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. Responsible for working 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.

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/Checkouts/Seasonal Candy & Gifts 1995-2002
Managed the sales, profit, and execution of this $1B business.

Buyer, Various categories 1991-1995
Categories included Ladieswear, Small Electric Appliances, Photo Albums, Candles, Stationery

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Retail Marketing
Graduation - May 1988
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Isham Kimbell, Senior Account Manager, Infinity Worlds, Inc.
Retail Product and Marketing Consultants
isham@infinityworlds.com

Infinity Worlds Sales and Marketing is excited to welcome Isham Kimbell to its team. Isham brings over 14 years of diverse Consumer Products sales experience, and over 5 years of direct experience with Wal-Mart/Sam's Club. Most recently, Isham worked as Vice President of Sales for Genisoy Food Company, while also leading the Wal-Mart account, where he secured over 3 MM in new business.

We believe that Isham's intense focus on strategy, client service, and results, will prove a valuable asset to the Infinity Worlds team.

GENISOY FOOD COMPANY: 2002-2008, VP Sales, National Accounts:

Launched 11 new SKUs in Wal-Mart across multiple departments, yielding over 3 MM in annual sales
Led Sales Team to launch over 4 MM in new business across multi channel US retailers
Co-leader in new product development and marketing strategy

EVIAN NATURAL SPRING WATER, (Danone Group): 1998-2002

Managed Texas Market through DSD system, with over 10 MM in sales
Led Sales Team of 5 Managers, yielding 2 consecutive years of over 10% sales growth

LUKE SOULES/ACOSTA (1994-1998)

Lead Sales of Tampico Citrus punch throughout Texas, with heavy focus on Hispanic retailers.
Launched Tampico in multiple Texas Wal-Mart districts, leading to further Nationwide Wal-Mart distribution

CATEGORY BACKGROUNDS:

Diet/Health
Salty Snacks
Nutrition Bars
Pharmacy Beverages- Juice, Water

RETAILER BACKGROUND

Wal-Mart, 5+years
Target
Kroger, including Fred Meyer and Ralph's
Whole Foods
Most Major U.S. Grocery Retailers

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