Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
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Stephanie Hollander

Rio

Summary

Energetic professional with extensive experience, excelling in contract negotiation and vendor relations. Proven track record in leading multi-store expansions and merchandising strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and driving sales growth. Adept at cross-departmental collaboration and employee development, fostering high-performing teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Manager | Senior Buyer | Merchandising Manager

Hometown Pharmacy
Rio
09.2015 - Current
  • Progressed through multiple roles of increasing responsibility during tenure, gaining experience across accounting, store management, regional oversight, merchandising leadership, and high-level purchasing. Served as a key liaison between corporate leadership, store owners, vendors, and internal departments-demonstrating adaptability, strong communication, and operational excellence across 65+ store locations.
  • Early Roles (2015 - 2017): Supported corporate departments including accounting and warehouse operations. Performed daily POS cash reconciliation across 50+ locations and assisted with seasonal inventory processing.
  • Promoted to Store Manager of the Pardeeville location. Oversaw daily store operations, customer service, staffing, inventory control, and sales performance.
  • Regional Management & Expansion (2017 - 2019): Promoted to Regional Manager overseeing multiple stores and store managers. Responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring new store leaders.
  • Collaborated with store owners and corporate leadership to ensure company initiatives were executed and aligned with strategic goals.
  • Played a critical role in company expansion from 30 to 52 stores-led new store setups, remodels, merchandising rollouts, and interdepartmental scheduling to ensure on-time openings.
  • Purchasing Leadership (2018 - Present): Appointed Senior Buyer responsible for multiple high-performing categories including Seasonal, Apparel, Juvenile, Soaps & Lotions, and Athletics.
  • Attended trade shows, negotiated contracts for cost savings, and forecasted trends to ensure curated product selection and competitive assortment.
  • Managed vendor relationships, product sourcing, per-store budgeting, inventory management, and the development of sales goals based on store traffic and historical data.
  • Company-Wide Merchandising Management (2019 - Present): Led the statewide merchandising team, developing and executing seasonal strategies, store resets, promotional campaigns, and vendor-compliant product placement.
  • Trained and mentored merchandisers across the company, ensuring brand consistency and elevated in-store experiences.
  • Partnered with marketing to support retail promotions and drive both foot traffic and online visibility.
  • Cross-Functional & Executive-Level Collaboration: Collaborated regularly with internal departments (finance, marketing, warehouse, IT) to ensure smooth purchasing workflows, invoice tracking, and marketing alignment.
  • Coordinated internal and external events including company-wide trainings, vendor showcases, and executive meetings-managing event logistics, communications, travel coordination, and vendor engagement.
  • Participated in weekly leadership meetings and monthly board calls, reporting departmental KPIs, presenting budgets, and aligning cross-functional priorities with leadership objectives.

Owner/Operator

Daycare Business
Rio
01.1999 - 09.2015
  • Managed daily operations, budgeting, and operation costs while maintaining high service standards for the families and children that attended.
  • Balanced business ownership with part-time retail and administrative roles.

Key Holder/Manager (Part-Time)

Dollar General
Pardeeville
  • Oversaw store operations, inventory management, and sales reporting.
  • Managed merchandising and ensured efficient stock replenishment.

Varsity Cheerleading Coach - High School

  • Developed athletes through structured training, team-building exercises, and leadership mentoring.
  • Organized fundraising events and managed budget planning.

President, Local Athletic Booster Club

  • Provided strategic leadership and direction as President, overseeing all operations and initiatives for the local booster club.
  • Led the planning and execution of multiple fundraising events each year, including a large-scale golf outing, dinner, and live auction, as well as smaller community-based events.
  • Managed all aspects of concessions operations, including staffing, inventory control, and cash reconciliation.
  • Fostered strong community engagement and support for local student-athletes through outreach, promotion, and organized events.
  • Helped generate significant annual funds to support athletic programs, facility improvements, and student opportunities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School
Oregon, Wisconsin

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation & Vendor Relations
  • Resource allocation
  • Effective multi-tasking
  • Company-wide event management
  • Organized and detail-oriented
    Deadline-driven
  • Effective communication & teamwork
  • Leadership and mentoring
    Employee development techniques
  • Store operations strategy
  • Resourceful problem resolution and adaptability
  • New store launches
    Store redesign and refresh
    Visual display techniques
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Multi-Store Display Planning & Rollouts
  • Merchandising strategy

Accomplishments

  • Increased store profitability through strategic product placement, sales promotions, and merchandising execution.
  • Led vendor negotiations, trade spend management, and forecasting to drive cost efficiencies and maximize revenue.
  • Organized and facilitated corporate training meetings with over 100 employees and 50+ vendors.
  • Designed and implemented SOPs for purchasing, merchandising, and inventory control.
  • Spearheaded a successful consignment program that expanded product offerings and increased sales.
  • Played a pivotal role in multiple store remodels, ensuring enhanced visual merchandising and customer experience.

Hobbies and Interests

Passionate about retail innovation, trend forecasting, and creating exceptional customer experiences. A family-oriented individual who enjoys traveling, camping, and sports-especially cheering on local teams. Proud parent of a son serving as a police officer. I enjoy home design projects, from color coordination to layout planning, as well as organizing events and celebrations. I love planning and executing gatherings of all sizes, from intimate family get-togethers to larger community events. I cherish spending time with my husband, family, friends, and two dogs, Leo and Ellie, while embracing all of these interests.

References

  • Margaret Strause, Partner of MD Group
  • Jennifer Fry, Buyer & Regional Manager
  • Abra Denman, Merchandiser

Affiliations

  • Crafting and Home Remodeling
  • Family trips and camping
  • Community activities and events

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Manager | Senior Buyer | Merchandising Manager

Hometown Pharmacy
09.2015 - Current

Owner/Operator

Daycare Business
01.1999 - 09.2015

Key Holder/Manager (Part-Time)

Dollar General

Varsity Cheerleading Coach - High School

President, Local Athletic Booster Club

High School Diploma -

Oregon High School

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