TIMOTHY KIAH
Glassboro,USA
Summary
Human Resources Representative and Merchandising Manager at The Home Depot, drove a 20% sales increase in the Garden department through strategic merchandising initiatives. Expertise in HR operations and employee development, emphasizing training and community engagement to strengthen corporate reputation. Proficient in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite, fostering a high-performance culture.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Representative/Merchandising Manager
The Home Depot
Mount Laurel, USA
07.2004 - Current
- Acted as the primary HR representative for the merchandising team, managing leave of absence and attendance variances.
- Serve as a skilled mentor, relaying information regarding store standards, policies, and merchandising expectations.
- Engineered 20% increase in sales for Garden department through innovative merchandising tactics and product placement strategies.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and project management skills by volunteering with 'TEAM DEPOT,' positively impacting the community and enhancing Home Depot’s corporate image.
- Trained staff in proper merchandising standards, including seasonal and holiday resets, ensuring adherence to company guidelines.
- Enhanced sales in decor, flooring, and garden departments by marrying complementary products to increase cross-selling.
- Collaborated with manager to merchandise busiest store in Arizona with $75M annual revenue, ensuring optimal product displays.
- Managed proper merchandising displays based on new sales promotions, increasing product visibility and sales.
- Led community-focused initiatives that emphasized commitment to corporate social responsibility and community support.
Education
Ph.D. - DBA Human Resources
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2028
MBA - Human Resources Management (Diversity)
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Marketing
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZSkills
- Human resources management
- HR operations
- Employee development
- Project management
- Training and development
- Strategic merchandising
- Sales optimization
- Community engagement
- HR service delivery
- Policy implementation
- Performance management
- Payroll administration
- Administrative support
- Vendor management
- Staff scheduling
- Loss prevention strategies
- Inventory control
- Data entry and record keeping
- Timekeeping systems
- Customer service excellence
- Workday proficiency
- LinkedIn expertise
- Google Workspace skills
- Adobe software proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
Personal Information
Title: Retirement Plan Analyst
Additional Professional Experience
- Teller, Unity Bank/Washington Mutual/Wachovia, New Jersey, NJ
- Department Manager, Kohl’s, New Jersey, NJ
- Merchandiser/Account Representative, Napier, New Jersey, NJ
- Cosmetics Counter Manager, Sterns, New Jersey, NJ
Affiliations
- A member of The Golden Key
Timeline
Human Resources Representative/Merchandising Manager
The Home Depot
07.2004 - Current
Ph.D. - DBA Human Resources
Grand Canyon University
MBA - Human Resources Management (Diversity)
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Marketing
The University of Arizona Global Campus
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