Leslie Hauser
About Leslie Hauser
Leslie Hauser is a Senior Merchant in Education at Oriental Trading Company, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in merchandising, having held various roles at the company and previously worked as a Store Manager at Vanity and White House Black Market.
Work at Oriental Trading Company
Leslie Hauser currently holds the position of Senior Merchant - Education at Oriental Trading Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as Merchant-Personalization for two years from 2021 to 2023. Her career at Oriental Trading also includes roles as Merchant - Wedding/Events from 2019 to 2021, and Merchant - Drop Ship from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Associate Merchant for Grand Events from 2015 to 2018. This extensive experience within the company highlights her expertise in various merchandising roles.
Education and Expertise
Leslie Hauser has a solid educational background in marketing and merchandising. She studied at Creighton University, focusing on Marketing from 2000 to 2002. She also attended North Dakota State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel/Textiles, Retail Merchandising, and Business Administration from 2002 to 2006. Furthermore, she completed an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fashion Merchandising Management at the Fashion Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2005. This educational foundation supports her career in merchandising.
Background in Retail Management
Leslie Hauser has a background in retail management, having worked as a Store Manager at Vanity from 2006 to 2008 in Omaha, NE. She later held a similar position at White House Black Market from 2008 to 2015 in Village Pointe, where she managed store operations for seven years. These roles provided her with valuable experience in managing retail environments and understanding customer needs.
Career Progression
Leslie Hauser's career progression reflects a strong trajectory in the merchandising field. Starting as an Associate Merchant at Oriental Trading Company in 2015, she advanced through various roles, including Merchant positions in different categories, before becoming a Senior Merchant. Her diverse experience across multiple product lines and her management roles in retail establishments contribute to her expertise in the industry.