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Anya Novak

Fair Lawn,NJ

Summary

Focused Assistant Store Manager with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service.

Work History

Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2023 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly, and offering hands-on assistance when needed.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.

Sales Associate

Dollar Tree
09.2023 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Handled high volume transactions during peak periods without compromising service quality or accuracy.
  • Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.

Columnist and Contributing Writer

Fangoria Magazine
04.2018 - Current
  • Discussed projects via email and maintained communication while remotely completing assignments according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Established and contributed "Rated XX/XY," a recurring column observing and analyzing horror and cult cinema from a gendered perspective.
  • Prepared and delivered horror genre articles, covering topics ranging from franchise continuity to deep-dive retrospectives to exciting new talent.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

SEO Content Writer

Slashfilm
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Wrote and proofread high-quality, high-traffic film and pop culture content under deadline pressure with appreciative and accessible approach.
  • Generated topics for and contributed to recurring columns such as "The Daily Stream" and "TV, Interrupted."
  • Completed thorough research into assigned subjects, strategizing content to connect to and contextualize hot topics and current events.
  • Transcribed audio recordings of interviews and press events and incorporated relevant quotes to produce informed entertainment analysis.
  • Coordinated via Trello with a team of writers, editors, and content marketing strategists to create engaging, topical writing in fast-paced environment for public engagement.

Contributing Writer

The A.V. Club
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Wrote and published film reviews on freelance assignment, specializing in horror such as "Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin" and Nia DaCosta's "Candyman."
  • Coordinated remotely with an editing team via email and completed 1200-word assignments under deadline pressure with an authentic, engaging, and film-appreciative approach.
  • Formatted article layout with HTML and photos according to editorial and legal standards.

Contributing Writer

Scream Magazine
01.2021 - 02.2021


  • Pitched, researched, and wrote longform feature retrospective ("The Changeling: 40 Years of the Haunted House Movie") for print publication (Issue #64).


Contributing Writer

Birth. Movies. Death.
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Regularly contributed to the outlet's Say Something Nice column, a series of conversation-generating persuasive essays arguing the merits of poorly-received films.
  • Prepared and delivered a wide range of over 30 cinema-focused articles, covering topics ranging from film-making techniques and film reviews/festival coverage to deep-dive analyses and retrospectives.
  • Covered genre, cult, pop culture, and especially horror cinema for periodical print publications of Birth. Movies. Death. Magazine.
  • Compiled pop culture pieces contextualizing current events, such as "Who Gives a **** That The Oscars Don't Respect Horror?"
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with film industry individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Columnist And Contributing Writer

Dread Central
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Established and contributed to monthly "Gender Bashing" column focusing on horror cinema from a gendered perspective.
  • Kept a detailed schedule of column deadlines.
  • Assisted editing team in column layout.
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email and telephone communication.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Prepared and delivered a wide range of cinema articles, covering topics ranging from film-making techniques and film reviews/festival coverage to deep-dive analyses and retrospectives.
  • Participated in monthly content calls with writing and editorial staff.
  • Participated in social media campaigns to promote the publication, including live-tweet events and relevant hashtags.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.
  • Served as a spokesperson and representative for Dread Central at assigned events, including podcast appearances and a live participatory film screening of Return of the Living Dead at the 2018 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival.

Contributing Writer

Rue Morgue Magazine
07.2019 - 08.2019


  • Wrote and published capsule film review for the "Cinemacabre" column in Rue Morgue's periodical print issue (#189).
  • Coordinated with editor via email and completed assignment remotely according to editorial standards.

Contributing Writer

Film School Rejects
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email and telephone communication.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Participated in ongoing content calls with writing and editorial staff.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Contributing Writer

Suspiria Magazine
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email and telephone communication.
  • Wrote pieces for Suspiria Magazine's print publication, covering topics ranging from coulrophobia in current horror media to a history of the sexual woman in horror films.
  • Participated in social media to promote the publication.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Contributing Writer

Collider
10.2018 - 10.2018
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email and telephone communication.
  • Wrote cinema pieces for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Columnist And Contributing Writer

Daily Grindhouse
10.2016 - 10.2018
  • Established and contributed to weekly "Doin' The Nasties" column, writing 24 column entries over seven months on previously banned "Video Nasties" films.
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email communication.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Prepared and delivered a wide range of longform cinema articles specializing in cult and horror cinema, covering topics ranging from film-making techniques and film reviews/festival coverage to deep-dive retrospectives.
  • Participated in ongoing content calls with writing and editorial staff.
  • Participated in social media campaigns to promote the publication, including live-tweet events and relevant hashtags.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Contributing Writer

The Playlist
03.2018 - 07.2018


  • Wrote and published engaging film reviews for genre cinema such as The "Fear Street" Trilogy and "Broadcast Signal Intrusion."
  • Coordinated with editing team to provide film festival coverage for SXSW, writing high-quality film reviews under deadline pressure with an authentic voice in line with the outlet's creative structure.

Contributing Writer

Grim Magazine
02.2018 - 02.2018
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email and telephone communication.
  • Wrote a piece for Grim Magazine's print publication.
  • Participated in ongoing content calls with writing and editorial staff.
  • Participated in social media campaigns to promote the publication.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Columnist and Contributing Writer

52 Weeks Of Horror
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Helmed the monthly New on Shudder column, keeping readers up to date on the latest additions to the Shudder horror streaming service and making film recommendations from said additions.
  • Kept up-to-date on industry and streaming events.
  • Kept a detailed schedule of column deadlines.
  • Assisted editing team in column layout.
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email communication.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Participated in social media campaigns to promote the publication.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Freelance Contributor And Columnist

Vague Visages
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Contributed to monthly "Devious Dialogues" column with co-writer Mike Thorn, writing engaging, informed crosstalks on horror film franchises.
  • Kept a detailed schedule of column deadlines.
  • Assisted editing team in column layout.
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email communication.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Prepared and delivered a wide range of cinema articles, covering topics ranging from film reviews to deep-dive analyses of contemporary horror films.
  • Participated in social media campaigns to promote the publication.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.

Contributing Writer

Diabolique Magazine
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email communication.
  • Prepared and delivered genre film reviews for publication, both independent and studio.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Contributing Writer

F This Movie!
02.2017 - 03.2017
  • Discussed projects and completed assignments by utilizing email communication.
  • Wrote retrospective pieces for F This Movie!'s online publication, coordinating images and layout to ensure proper presentation.
  • Participated in social media campaigns to promote the publication, including live-tweet events and relevant hashtags.
  • Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.
  • Represented F This Movie! as a guest on their official podcast on multiple occasions to discuss current film industry events .

Medical Health Care Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve
12.2007 - 02.2009
  • Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.

Medical Health Care Specialist

U.S. Army
08.2004 - 12.2007
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
  • Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Coordinated with other internal departments and customers to keep operations running smoothly and solve both routine and complex problems.
  • Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
  • Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing the purpose of their visit.
  • Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elsinore High School
Wildomar, CA
2004

Software

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and OneNote

Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, and Forms

Collaboration Software: Skype, Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts, and Trello

Graphic Design: Canva, Adobe Suite

Windows OS

Apple iOS

Android

WordPress

YoastSEO

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Editing documents
  • Money Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Orientation and training
  • Project management abilities
  • Promotional planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Wordpress, Excel, Google Docs, and Trello competency
  • Formatting content to social media
  • Deadline-driven
  • Public speaking experience
  • Copywriting/blurb writing experience
  • Audio transcription experience
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Team player
  • Cash Handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Customer Service
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Professionalism and Courtesy

Accomplishments

  • Appeared as subject matter expert on Shudder's 6-part horror cinema docu-series "Behind the Monsters," and spoke at length on cinema's slasher icons and their respective impact on audiences.
  • Delivered an in-depth talk on Ken Russell's The Devils at the 2018 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, as part of the Drunken Education event.
  • Spearheaded a Return of the Living Dead screening alongside fellow Dread Central columnist Matt Donato, as part of the 2018 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival's Drinking with the Dread event.
  • Contributed a 4000-word chapter on the subject of cosmic horror and atheism as published in the non-fiction 2021 book Scared Sacred: Idolatry, Religion & Worship in the Horror Film (House of Leaves Publishing)
  • Served as guest speaker on over fifteen genre film podcasts to discuss entertainment subjects ranging from Top Ten of the Year roundups to the latest industry news to deep-dive discussions of horror films old and new.
  • Quoted in Entertainment Weekly and Mental Floss Magazine

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Dollar Tree
09.2023 - Current

SEO Content Writer

Slashfilm
08.2021 - 02.2023

Contributing Writer

Scream Magazine
01.2021 - 02.2021

Contributing Writer

The A.V. Club
06.2020 - 12.2021

Contributing Writer

Rue Morgue Magazine
07.2019 - 08.2019

Contributing Writer

Film School Rejects
11.2018 - 01.2019

Contributing Writer

Collider
10.2018 - 10.2018

Columnist and Contributing Writer

Fangoria Magazine
04.2018 - Current

Contributing Writer

The Playlist
03.2018 - 07.2018

Contributing Writer

Suspiria Magazine
02.2018 - 11.2018

Contributing Writer

Grim Magazine
02.2018 - 02.2018

Columnist And Contributing Writer

Dread Central
10.2017 - 10.2019

Contributing Writer

Diabolique Magazine
04.2017 - 06.2017

Contributing Writer

Birth. Movies. Death.
03.2017 - 02.2020

Columnist and Contributing Writer

52 Weeks Of Horror
03.2017 - 01.2018

Freelance Contributor And Columnist

Vague Visages
02.2017 - 10.2017

Contributing Writer

F This Movie!
02.2017 - 03.2017

Columnist And Contributing Writer

Daily Grindhouse
10.2016 - 10.2018

Medical Health Care Specialist

U.S. Army Reserve
12.2007 - 02.2009

Medical Health Care Specialist

U.S. Army
08.2004 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

Elsinore High School

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