Francisco Mercado

Francisco Mercado is an experienced professional in training management and retail operations, currently serving as the Mid-West Corporate Regional Training Manager for Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company since June 2016. In this role, responsibilities include conducting audits, identifying transportation safety issues, and providing driver training. Prior positions include Mobile Shoe Manager, where Francisco managed a mobile store operation, and Store Manager, focusing on inventory management and customer service. Francisco also held roles as General Manager at Metro PCS, achieving significant sales growth and recognition, and as Store Manager at City Blue Outlet Inc., overseeing daily operations. Early career experience included serving as Assistant Manager at Hectors Pizzeria LLC, emphasizing customer satisfaction and operational safety. Francisco is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems with a focus on Cyber Security Programming at DeVry University, expected to graduate in December 2025, and holds a High School Diploma from Edison HS/Fareira Skills.