Amber Hadnot
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Results-driven Merchandising and E-commerce Specialist with 8 years of expertise in visual merchandising, territory management, and online retail strategy. Proven track record of enhancing revenue growth through effective project planning and optimizing store layouts for maximum customer impact. Adept at training associates and managing projects, with a strong focus on process improvement and delivering successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Passionate about leveraging skills in a dedicated project management role to drive efficiency and innovation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Merchandising Specialist - Window Treatments
Global Customs Commerce
Houston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Monitor competitor visual presentations and conduct competitive analysis to identify opportunities for brand differentiation and enhancement
- Manage visual merchandising strategies, aligning with market trends to maintain brand consistency and optimize product visibility across channels
- Oversee project timelines and cross-functional coordination for merchandising initiatives, ensuring successful execution of product launches and special projects
Category Specialist - Fresh Grocery
Gopuff
, Remote
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed product listings and inventory accuracy for the Fresh Grocery category, enhancing catalog precision and operational efficiency
- Cultivated vendor relationships and negotiated merchandising incentives, optimizing promotional agreements and improving financial terms
- Conducted weekly product performance analyses, collaborating with supply chain teams to drive inventory flow improvements and operational efficiencies
Market Specialist - Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
EssilorLuxottica
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions on product knowledge and brand values across multiple states, leading to recognition for conducting the highest volume of training
- Fostered strategic partnerships with key accounts, achieving an 8% sales growth through in-depth analysis of customer data and market trends
- Implemented targeted marketing strategies and orchestrated customer-focused events, resulting in a 15% increase in brand awareness
Contact Tracer
TEKsystems
, Remote
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored infected individuals and their close contacts to ensure compliance with isolation guidelines and effectively reduce transmission rates
- Collaborated with local businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations to implement strategies for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
- Provided health resources and information to affected individuals while maintaining secure records of contact tracing activities
Merchandise Coordinator - Americas
Shell Oil Company
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with vendors, optimizing procurement costs and enhancing supply chain efficiency
- Coordinated promotional campaigns, managing budgeting, scheduling, and performance analysis, contributing to a 10% increase in sales revenue through product catalog management and website content migration
Sr. Content Specialist - Home
Stage Stores
Houston, Texas
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Managed a temporary content team and onboarded new Content Specialists, facilitating orientation and training for seamless integration and productivity
- Developed strategic partnerships with vendors and advertising agencies, leveraging industry insights and competitive analysis to enhance customer engagement
- Analyzed Google Analytics data to implement geographical targeting and keyword strategies, improving content performance across retail platforms
- Spearheaded special projects for the content team, aligning objectives with broader business goals and ensuring timely execution
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
Strayer University
Houston, TX06.2025
Skills
- Brand Alignment
- Item Setup
- Customer Service
- CRM Management
- Performance Reporting
- Project Management
- Microsoft Tools
- Organization
- Communication
- Site Merchandising
- Merchandising
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- JIRA
- Vendor negotiation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Supply chain management
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- Initiating and Planning Project Certificate
- Digital Strategy and Business Opportunity Certificate
Timeline
Visual Merchandising Specialist - Window Treatments
Global Customs Commerce
07.2024 - Current
Category Specialist - Fresh Grocery
Gopuff
03.2023 - 05.2024
Market Specialist - Texas, Kansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
EssilorLuxottica
02.2022 - 03.2023
Contact Tracer
TEKsystems
01.2021 - 02.2022
Merchandise Coordinator - Americas
Shell Oil Company
12.2019 - 03.2020
Sr. Content Specialist - Home
Stage Stores
06.2014 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Project Management
Strayer University