Charles Willis
Algonquin
Summary
Dynamic Merchandise Manager with expertise in merchandise allocation, inventory management, and strong communication skills. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and enhance customer satisfaction through coaching and mentoring.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Manager
Five Below
Thatcher, AZ
08.2025 - 06.2026
Responsible for the sales floor and stocking process, delegating tasks to my team, and opening/closing the store, and making deposits.
Warehouse Worker
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
Thatcher, AZ
04.2024 - 03.2025
Backbone of operations, put together furniture, loaded and unloaded trucks, drove large box trucks to homes and built furniture on site.
Team Lead
R&R Pizza Express
Thatcher, AZ
06.2022 - 04.2024
Assisted team and kitchen operations by making pizzas efficiently and timely.
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
Thatcher, AZ
06.2021 - 06.2022
Self employed piano teacher at 13 taught three younger students, one with special needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Media Communications
Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ12-2025
High School Diploma -
Arizona Arts Academy
Pima, AZ05-2024
Skills
- Merchandise allocation
- Retail display setup
- Merchandise presentation
- Inventory management
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
Affiliations
4-H Member (poultry, photography) - Engaged in community activities, skill-building workshops, and project development, entered accomplishments into local fairs.
Timeline
Merchandise Manager
Five Below
08.2025 - 06.2026
Warehouse Worker
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
04.2024 - 03.2025
Team Lead
R&R Pizza Express
06.2022 - 04.2024
Piano Teacher
Self Employed
06.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts - Media Communications
Eastern Arizona College
High School Diploma -
Arizona Arts Academy