{"id":80,"date":"2026-08-29T19:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/mlisgendraft\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-10-04T18:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T18:55:13","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dorenerishorhuff\/resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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DORENE HUFF<\/h1>\n
\n Hampton, VA | (757) 639-8593 | drhuff19@hotmail.com\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n
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Professional Summary<\/h2>\n

Results-driven retail operations and logistics professional with 35+ years of experience managing store resets, merchandising projects, and field execution. Expert in spatial logistics, team leadership, and process optimization. Completing a B.S. in Leadership at Old Dominion University, combining decades of management experience with organizational theory.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Core Competencies<\/h2>\n

Retail & Logistics:<\/strong> Spatial Layout, Planograms, Fixture Installation, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising.<\/p>\n

Leadership & Management:<\/strong> Multi-Unit Supervision, Traveling Crew Leadership, Staff Training, Vendor Coordination.<\/p>\n

Administrative & Project Skills:<\/strong> Process Optimization, Compliance Auditing, Time Management, Cross-Functional Communication.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Professional Experience<\/h2>\n \n
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\n Merchandiser \/ Service Representative | The Hillman Group<\/span>\n January 2015 \u2013 2020<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Regional Locations<\/div>\n
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  • Managed retail merchandising operations, inventory audits, and product display maintenance across regional store accounts.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    \n District Manager | Lami Products<\/span>\n January 2013 \u2013 January 2015<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
    Regional Operations<\/div>\n
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    • Directed regional retail merchandising operations and supervised field personnel to ensure corporate display standards.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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      \n Project Manager \/ Crew Supervisor | The Beam Team Inc.<\/span>\n January 2008 \u2013 January 2011<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
      National Retail<\/div>\n
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      • Led retail store reset operations and traveling installation crews under tight corporate deadlines and safety guidelines.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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        \n Merchandiser & Service Representative | Sunflower & Wal-Mart<\/span>\n 2004 \u2013 2009<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
        Regional Locations<\/div>\n
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        • Executed retail planograms, store resets, and inventory management to optimize product visibility and sales.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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          Education<\/h2>\n \n
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          \n Bachelor of Science in Leadership \u2014 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA<\/span>\n Expected Dec 2026<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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          \n Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education \u2014 Paul D. Camp Community College<\/span>\n May 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n
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          Community Leadership & Volunteer Work<\/h2>\n \n
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          \n Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator \u2014 Serve the City, Hampton Roads, VA<\/span>\n 2023 \u2013 Present<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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          • Coordinate supply logistics and lead community teams for local outreach initiatives and home repair.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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            \n Youth Education Tutor \u2014 Newsome Bailey, Newport News, VA<\/span>\n 2021 \u2013 Present<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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            • Tutor children in reading, mathematics, and English, fostering academic growth.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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