Rejoice Awute

Children's Ministry Teacher at Grace Life Church (2025-10 – 2026-05)

Supervised children during Sunday services and developed educational programming

• Supervised children (nursery through 5th grade) during Sunday services, maintaining safety protocols and managing check-in, and developed educational programming and activities
• Communicated with parents and ministry staff to coordinate childcare logistics and resolve concerns

Front Office Assistant at UNCG English Department (2023-08 – Present)

Administrative support and office operations

• Assessed inventory to ensure office materials were always available. Performed administrative tasks, including document copying, scanning, printing, creating promotional material, forwarding calls, and email communication
• Greeted visitors to the department, ushered students to Professors' offices, addressed mail, and performed additional tasks as required

Floor Supervisor & Sales Associate at Tommy Hilfiger (2021-09 – Present)

Supervised daily operations and customer service

• Supervised daily operations while prioritizing customer satisfaction and visual representation
• Reviewed CCTV, shipment, scheduling, and delivered weekly store updates to the District Manager
• Managed departments and fostered a positive and productive work environment for staff

Assistant Manager & Sales Lead at Janie & Jack (2022-01 – 2022-12)

Customer service and team management

• Delivered high-quality customer service to enhance client satisfaction and surpassed monthly objectives
• Trained new hires and conducted performance evaluations while running daily operations
• Offered aid to customers with returns, outfitting, and placing mobile orders

Sales Associate at Oakley (2022-01 – 2022-08)

Customer service and product customization

• Delivered great customer service by providing product customization that meets each customer's lifestyle needs
• Coordinated with One Sight on their outreach initiatives to offer free glasses and eye exams to children
• Created a team-driven environment through collaboration and consistent goal setting

CMPD Envision Academy Youth Resource Intern at Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (2021-06 – 2023-08)

Youth internship with law enforcement and community services

• Supervised interns while gaining valuable work experience and exposure to the Charlotte Government, Criminal Justice System, and Health and Human Services. Partnered with Police Officers to organize daily goals and activities to grow teamwork and broaden perspectives
• Fielded a friendly and safe environment for students preparing to become leaders and advocates for change in Charlotte and beyond

Environmental Sustainability Intern at Mayor's Youth Employment Program (2019-10 – 2020-08)

Environmental sustainability and urban development projects

• Teamed with Sealed Air and Radius to develop creative projects to improve Charlotte's quality of life by 2040
• Focused on establishing a circular economy that prioritizes the well-being of its citizens. While also addressing the need for affordable housing, promoting health sustainability, and reducing carbon emissions in Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts in International Global Studies with a Concentration in Human Rights & African American Diaspora Studies with a Concentration in Indian Ocean Studies – University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2022-08 – 2026-05)