- Gym Workouts
- Blogging/Vlogging
- Volunteering
- Hiking
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Homelessness Outreach
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Creative Writing
- Running
- Photography
- Volunteer Work
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Gardening
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Participate in local theater productions, enhancing my public speaking and teamwork skills
- Reading
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Dancing
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Blogging
- Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
- Mindfulness Practices
- Team Sports
Ruby Karyo Agbezudor
ENGLISH AND CREATIVE WRITER
Black Mountain
Summary
Creative Writer and English Major. A published author, poet, and motivational speaker. A versatile writer with consistent demonstration of a unique combination of organization skills, combined with exemplary knowledge of literature and information research.
Knowledgeable aspiring Teacher with a passion for engaging audiences through impactful presentations and persuasive storytelling. Successfully led numerous high-profile speaking engagements, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement. Demonstrated expertise in public speaking techniques and audience analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Public Speaker
Seld Employed
02.2020 - Current
- Worked with Black AVL demands with Libby Kyles as a Protest Speaker to initiate reform strategies.
- Guest speaker at the Black Mountain Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women.
- Reader at Dogwood Reading Series- Warren Wilson College
- Reader at Peal Event – Warren Wilson College
- The Dark City Speaks
- The Moth Storyteller
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
- Presented information regarding RACISM to groups of 500 people.
- Developed custom workshops on communication skills, leadership development, and team building for corporate clients.
- Provided follow-up materials for participants, reinforcing key concepts discussed during presentations.
- Participated in panel discussions as a subject matter expert, contributing valuable insights on relevant topics.
- Delivered motivational speeches for various organizations, resulting in increased morale and productivity.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills when answering questions or addressing concerns from audience members.
Freelance Writer
Fiverr.com
01.2020 - Current
- Help write people’s stories with complexity, diversity, research, and help direct their genres of choice. Write fiction, non-fiction, and poetry through scripts and authentic detail. Write articles for blogs and help clients shape manuscripts to be published.
- Brainstormed ideas to create helpful content for clients.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Sales Consultant/ Representative
Carmax
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided great customer service to clients to ensure work efficacy.
- Answered inbound calls and developed customers’ interest in buying or selling.
- Scanned and documented the right paperwork for financial accountability.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets consistently.
- Teamwork and support.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
- Increased sales revenue by implementing effective sales strategies and building strong client relationships.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management to report on sales progress, discuss strategies for improvement, or highlight successes achieved during the period.
- Created tailored proposals for prospective clients that showcased the benefits of partnering with our organization over competitors.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial terms for both parties involved.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to align sales initiatives and promotional materials to maximize overall results.
- Adapted communication styles and approaches based on varying client personalities, ensuring a comfortable rapport that facilitated successful negotiations.
Sales Associate/Advisor
Macy's
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain their needs and advised them on products and explained details and care of merchandise.
- Answered customer inquiries, solved problems, and provided new product information.
- Assisted customers in person and via telephone.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Maximized customer satisfaction with personalized service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and competitor activities, adjusting sales tactics accordingly for continued success.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong customer relationships and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Created an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Created an inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies, and security standards.
- Developed a strong rapport with customers and created a positive impression of the business.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Sales Representative
North Hollywood Toyota
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Closed car deals at the best rates possible.
- Built strong relationships with customers during the negotiating phase.
- Expanded clients by reaching out to potential buyers via cold calling.
- Increased store’s income by introducing ongoing sales and promotions.
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, and prospective database leads.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories, and completing purchases.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through the online customer database.
- Presented a professional image consistent with the company's brand values.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, NC05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing (Arts & Sciences)
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel, MD05.2019
Skills
- Tutoring
- Creative Writing
- Communications
- Media Production
- Ghostwriting
- Journalism/ Communications
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Teaching
- Sales
- Public Speaking
- Speech Writing
- Copywriting
Websites
Certification
Peace Education Program (The Prem Rawat Foundation) 2020
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certificate Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing through effectively helping with Peer Tutoring.
- Supervised a team of twelve or more students.
- Achieved recognition by introducing the Meraki Reading Series for the Writing Studio.
- Collaborated with a team of ten in the development of the Remembrance Project.
Interests
Timeline
Public Speaker
Seld Employed
02.2020 - Current
Freelance Writer
Fiverr.com
01.2020 - Current
Sales Consultant/ Representative
Carmax
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Associate/Advisor
Macy's
03.2014 - 08.2015
Sales Representative
North Hollywood Toyota
05.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English/
Warren Wilson College
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing (Arts & Sciences)
Anne Arundel Community College