Chimzurum Obi-Okoye
Athens
Summary
Current student at the university of Georgia. Highly loyal and motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Skilled in handling rough and calm environments and situations, handling complaints, and ensuring timely results.Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and consumables TA
WALMART
Athens
04.2024 - Current
- Worked efficiently to get products on the sales floor
- Reacted quickly to random and ever-changing environments
- Maintained a clean and efficient pace while working in the back of the store
Youth coach
Chess and community SYEP
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Coaches kids ages 12-16 on the inner workings of chess
- Worked with the team to foster a comfortable environment for a diverse group of children
- Supported and guided students in running a business and the creation of their personalized company
- Guided youth in coding, constructing, and presenting customized robots to NASA officials
Farmer
Athens land trust
Athens
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Managing pay and work hours
- Volunteering time to organize and facilitate community events and charity work
- Attend weekly meetings and planning periods outside of mandatory work obligations
Education
The University of Georgia - Financial Planning
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2028
Skills
- Team building
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Behavior management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Small group instruction
- Positive attitude
Hobbies and Interests
- Alternative rap
- Pimento Cheese
- Manga
- theatre/acting
- body biulding
Leadership Relevant Experience
- Teen Social Justice, Athens, GA, Managed weekly meetings with student facilitators, Managing hours and days dedicated to club-related activities, Organized protests and activist events and community service
- Musical Involvement, Performed concerts with local and famous artists such as kishi bashi. CCHS Marching Band logistics coordinator 2022-2024 seasons, Tutor and section leader for CCHS Band
- Member of UGA Georgia daze and black male leadership: Enriching black communities and student building
- Founded local clothing brand: Managed finances and business opportunities, Oversaw designs, Managed releases
Languages
igbo
Elementary
English
Professional
Swahili
Elementary
Accomplishments
Dean's List (All Semesters)
Timeline
Youth coach
Chess and community SYEP
06.2025 - 07.2025
Food and consumables TA
WALMART
04.2024 - Current
Farmer
Athens land trust
06.2021 - 10.2022
The University of Georgia - Financial Planning
The University of Georgia