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Nykiah Chavis

Gambrills,MD

Summary

  • Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing.
  • Enthusiastic Camp Counselor with a childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted the development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills enabled the achievement of desired goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Style & Beauty Consultant

Target
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and new product launches, enabling accurate recommendations for clients.
  • Processed product purchases and payments, coordinating packaging, inventory management, and varying customer requests simultaneously.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and providing solutions to meet their unique needs.

Anne Arundel County Workforce Development/ County Government

06.2021 - 08.2021
  • 8 week paid internship program working with local governments such as public works, water treatment, Recreational parks, police, fire fighters, animal control, waste treatment, & maryland senators and governors.

Merchandise Associate

TJ Max
01.2021 - 03.2021

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  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set, and discontinued items from displays.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.

Seasonal Apparel Associates

Dicks Sporting Goods
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Preserved outlook of the store by dusting, styling mannequin designs, cleaning, and restocking merchandise.
  • Greeted and interacted with customers to assist in selecting and locating merchandise.
  • Enhanced team performance by collaborating with colleagues to achieve daily sales goals and complete tasks efficiently.

Camp Counselor & Radio Broadcasting Host

Summer Youth Employment Program
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Working with technology as a radio broadcasting
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.

Study Abroad Program

District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2017
  • Community Service Learning study abroad trip helping build a school for the low-poverty neighborhoods
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion within study abroad programs by encouraging participation from underrepresented groups of students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/ Psychology Minor

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Arundel Senior High School
Gambrills, MD
06.2021

Washington Leadership Academy
Washington, DC
06.2019

Skills

  • Reliability
  • Dedication
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Self-Motivation
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Retail experience
  • Resilience
  • Ethical Conduct

Affiliations

  • National Association Of Black In Criminal Justice
  • National Council Of Negro Women
  • Student Orientation Services
  • Hornet To Hornet Mentoring Program
  • Aspire Mentor Program
  • Student Government Association
  • University Programs and Activities Board
  • Psychology Club

Timeline

Anne Arundel County Workforce Development/ County Government

06.2021 - 08.2021

Style & Beauty Consultant

Target
04.2021 - 12.2023

Merchandise Associate

TJ Max
01.2021 - 03.2021

Seasonal Apparel Associates

Dicks Sporting Goods
10.2020 - 12.2020

Study Abroad Program

District Of Columbia Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2017

Camp Counselor & Radio Broadcasting Host

Summer Youth Employment Program
06.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/ Psychology Minor

Alabama State University

High School Diploma -

Arundel Senior High School

Washington Leadership Academy
Nykiah Chavis