Sakinat Zelaiha Godje is a senior at Spelman College studying International Studies. She has work experience in sales at JCPenney and as a sales representative for Cutco. Godje also interned at an engineering firm in Las Vegas where she assisted with surveying, construction, and design projects. In high school, she taught at a vacation bible school and a teen prevention program about STDs and protective sex. Godje is involved in Model UN at Spelman and volunteers at a local food bank in Atlanta.
Experienced sales and customer service professional
1. Sakinat Zelaiha Godje
Sakinat.godje@gmail.com
(702) 513-1721
Current Address: Permanent Address:
350 Spelman Lane SW 5414 McCormick Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30314 Rosedale, MD 21206
EDUCATION
Spelman College Anticipated May 2018
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies
Las Vegas Academy ofthe Arts June 2014
Honors & Awards:National Society of High School Scholars; National Honors Society
EXPERIENCE
JCPenney, Baltimore,MD June 2016 –August 2016
Sales Associate
Greeted, assisted, and sought out customers to give absolute service throughout their shopping
experience
Always stayed busy in the store to stay connected with customers and keep the floor neat and
organized
Met the goal of getting 8 credit apps or more my first month of employment
Vector Marketing, Cutco,Las Vegas, NV June 2015 –August 2015
Sales Representative
Successfully scheduled and conducted demonstrations of Cutco to potential customers via virtual
or in-person
Collaborated and trained fellow representatives on how to effectively conduct demos and ensure
positive outcomes
Trained new trainees and gave guidance on customer service and conducting demos
Promoted after two weeks of employment
Atkins Civil Engineering & Design Firm, Las Vegas, NV June 2013 –August 2013
Intern
Eight weeks of rotational practical experience with eight career sections of the Firm
Worked 32 hours/week while maintaining full work load of editing layouts and drafts
Participated in land surveying, construction, and designing layouts and blueprints
LEADERSHIP
First A.M.E. Church Vacation Bible School, Las Vegas,NV July –August 2014, 2015
Secondary Teacher
Teen Advocates for Prevention (T.A.P.), Las Vegas,NV June 2011 –August 2011
Pilot/Instructor
Worked with five other pilots to implement the T.A.P. Program in Las Vegas,NV
Taught pre-teens (between the ages of 11 and 13) about STDs, AIDs,HIV,and protective sex
Built an open and strong atmosphere for students to feel safe to share experiences and knowledge
ACTIVITIES & SERVICE
Spelman College Model UN September 2015 –Present
Spelman College Glee Club September 2014 –May 2015
Atlanta Food Bank September 2014–Present
Volunteer
SKILLS
Computer –Microsoft Office (Word, Access,Excel,PowerPoint) and Prezi
Language –Proficient French