Open To Work
Hayley Rader
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Merchandise Manager with a proven track record at Dollar Tree, excelling in promotional planning and team building. Enhanced sales through strategic merchandising and effective inventory management. Recognized for boosting team productivity and optimizing workflows, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making skills to drive business success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Dollar Tree
Kernersville, United States
05.2019 - Current
- Managed accounts through prospecting, product marketing, and merchandising techniques, enhancing product visibility
- Established sales quotas and defined performance expectations, visiting retailers to improve sales and customer service
- Collaborated with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotional strategies
- Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and arranged in-store displays to showcase available products
- Directed delivery trucks to ensure timely unloading at designated areas to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods
- Developed team communications and information for freight meetings
Manager
Dollar Tree
Kernersville, NC
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Led team in organizing workflows and addressing daily challenges to enhance operational efficiency
- Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels
- Developed and submitted strategy reports detailing actions and recommended changes to corporate committee
- Reviewed financial reports daily, collaborating with accounting staff to resolve variances and ensure accuracy of records
Manager
Dollar Tree
Kernersville, NC
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Led team by organizing workflows and implementing problem-solving strategies to enhance efficiency.
- Enhanced team member productivity through performance monitoring and motivational strategies.
- Maintained team efficiency by delegating daily activities, monitoring output, and rewarding contributions.
- Adjusted schedules to align coverage and service with forecasted demands.
- Evaluated job applications and recommended top candidates to fill key vacancies effectively.
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
Kernersville, NC
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated cash register, processing cash, check, and credit card transactions accurately to maintain customer satisfaction
- Assessed sales floor stock levels and replenished backstock merchandise proactively to avoid stockouts
- Organized restocking areas to ensure clear aisles, enhancing customer safety and accessibility
Dishwasher. Meal Prep
Wendy's
Oak Ridge, NC
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Washed and sanitized equipment, surfaces, and refrigerators to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Greeted customers and offered assistance to create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience
- Coordinated tasks and managed dining room personnel to deliver timely and courteous service for patrons
- Processed credit card, cash, and gift certificate payments, ensuring accurate change for cash transactions
Assistant
Katz Wellness Center
Kernersville, NC
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Sorted, opened, and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries, facilitating prompt responses from senior leaders to business and customer needs
- Executed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones and greeting visitors, to maintain smooth front-office operations
- Updated physical records and digital files for current, accurate, and compliant documentation management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communication
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NCAssociate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NCHigh School Diploma -
East Forsyth High School
Kernersville, NCSome College (No Degree) - New Media And Design
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising
- Retail display setup
- Visual display standards
- Product knowledge
- Promotional planning
- Pricing strategy
- Sales forecasting
- Inventory control
- Logistics management
- Supply chain optimization
- Vendor negotiations
- Customer relationship management
- Promotional campaign analysis
- Product lifecycle management
- Market trend analysis
- Competitive analysis
- Cost analysis
- Market positioning
- Retail analytics
- Strategic planning
- Sales strategy development
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Customer service
- Graphic design
- Visual design
- Image manipulation
- Illustration
- Digital imagery
- Logo design
- Print advertising
- Advertising understanding
- PC and Mac platforms
- Displaying merchandise
- Overstock management
- Investigative analysis
- Decision making
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Black Belt Award from the Young Champions of America in January, 2010
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Recipient of the Commercial Art Award from the Career Center in May, 2013
- Achieved #1 position for the “ Super Star" position in my District 323.
Additional Information
- National Honor Society- January 2012- June 2014
- Commercial Art Reward- May 2013- For best advertising skills
- Super Star award from my regional Manager Sabrina, with Dollar Tree- July-27th, 2019
- Community Service : Steadfast Life Changing Ministry- November 2015
- Assistant Martial Art Instructor- May 2009- June 2012
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Merchandise Manager
Dollar Tree
05.2019 - Current
Manager
Dollar Tree
05.2017 - 05.2019
Manager
Dollar Tree
10.2016 - 05.2017
Sales Associate
Dollar Tree
10.2014 - 05.2016
Dishwasher. Meal Prep
Wendy's
04.2014 - 09.2014
Assistant
Katz Wellness Center
05.2013 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Communication
North Carolina A & T State University
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Forsyth Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
East Forsyth High School
Some College (No Degree) - New Media And Design
University of North Carolina At Greensboro