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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
Fair Lawn
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
Fair Lawn
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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