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Chialuka( Rachel) Duru

Denver,CO

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Tumi, enhancing workforce planning and customer relations. Spearheaded diversity initiatives and promotional planning, leading to significant process improvements and team building. Expert in relationship management and public health policies, consistently achieving operational excellence and elevating customer service standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Tumi
Denver , CO
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.

Store Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Denver , CO
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

Department Manager

Locker Room by Lids
Aurora, CO
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations across multiple teams.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting objectives.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
12-2018

High School Diploma -

William Hinkley High School
Aurora, CO
05-2013

Skills

  • Diversity initiatives
  • Workforce planning
  • Public health planning
  • Public Health Policies
  • Public health experience
  • Promotional planning
  • Hourly shift management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer relations
  • Team building

Affiliations

  • Diversity and Inclusion member at Tumi
  • Workforce Outreach Co-chair for the Benedictine Public Health Student Organization

Languages

Igbo
Full Professional

Timeline

Store Manager

Tumi
11.2022 - Current

Store Manager

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
07.2021 - 11.2022

Department Manager

Locker Room by Lids
02.2019 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Public Health

Benedictine University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Metropolitan State University of Denver

High School Diploma -

William Hinkley High School
Chialuka( Rachel) Duru