Elijah Kwizera
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Discount Tire, excelling in operational leadership and training. Skilled in inventory control and customer service, I enhance team performance and ensure safety compliance. Fluent in Swahili, I effectively communicate with diverse teams to drive operational improvements and achieve production goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Chief
Discount Tire
07.2025 - Current
- Roles: Crew Chief, Service coordinator, Training
- Crew Chief, Prepares car for Techs
- Service Coordinator, Responsible for vehicles coming in and out of bays and informing the Crew chief which vehicles are next
- Perform tire installations, rotations, and repairs with safety.
Team Operation Manager
Storage Squad
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Summer Job Only
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain stock accuracy and availability.
- Delivered packages with the Team and communicated directly with customers
Seasonal Worker
Nordstrom
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Packed clothing, shoes, and accessories for shipment, meeting strict accuracy and speed targets.
- Maintained organized workstations to ensure smooth operations.
- Collaborated with team members on the packing line to achieve production goals.
General Merchandiser
Target
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Assisted customers in locating products and provided information on promotions and sales.
- Collaborated with team members to set up merchandise displays, enhancing store presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2028
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Lincoln Trail College
Robinson, IL05-2025
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
North Iowa Area Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2025
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2022
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Operational improvements
- Operational leadership
- Fluent in Swahili
- Entry-level tax preparation
- Customer Service
- Inventory control in storage units
- Skilled in office software applications
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crew Chief
Discount Tire
07.2025 - Current
Team Operation Manager
Storage Squad
06.2025 - 08.2025
Seasonal Worker
Nordstrom
05.2024 - 08.2024
General Merchandiser
Target
11.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Lincoln Trail College
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
North Iowa Area Community College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School