Trent Handy
@trenthandy
Creative writer and retail leader blending content expertise with operational management.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a creative writer and recent university graduate with hands-on retail management experience, focused on driving sales, improving customer satisfaction, and crafting engaging content. I have led daily store operations, optimized inventory systems, implemented staff training, and resolved customer issues to boost performance and loyalty.
Alongside my managerial roles, I pursue content creation, publishing political opinion pieces and a chapbook, and I bring cultural competency and bilingual ability (English native, intermediate Mandarin) to collaborative teams. I am committed to using strategic leadership and creative communication to support business growth and meaningful storytelling.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Store Manager
Leahi Health
Aug 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 4 months)
Directed daily store operations, optimized inventory management to improve stock accuracy, and implemented staff training programs that increased team productivity and customer satisfaction.
UOSales Associate
Urban Outfitters
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Performed sales and customer service duties to support store performance and deliver consistent customer satisfaction across retail operations.
Assistant Manager
Sun Diego Boardshops
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)
Directed daily sales operations and implemented inventory control and scheduling procedures that improved stock accuracy and optimized staff productivity.
WMProduce and Grocery Team Member
Whole Foods Market
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Managed produce and grocery tasks including stocking, inventory accuracy, and customer assistance to maintain store standards and reduce shortages.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Bachelor's Degree, English Pre-Law
2023 - 2025
Pursued a Bachelor's degree in English Pre-Law with emphasis on writing and critical analysis.
SUSan Francisco State University
Associate Degree, Apparel Design
2020 - 2022
Completed an Associate-level program in Apparel Design at San Francisco State University focused on apparel design and related skills.
San Marcos High School
Diploma, General Secondary Education
2016 - 2020
Completed high school diploma at San Marcos High School with coursework preparing for postsecondary studies.
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Location
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