Christopher McDuffie

Experience

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Customer Service Associate

  Greeted 100+ daily visitors; directed guests to appropriate departmentsAssisted customers with product questions; made recommendations as neededCultivated in-depth product knowledge through daily training

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  University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Aug 2021 - May 2024

  Compiled, organized, and analyzed enrollment data for all Japanese language classes to better understand the department's needs and demographics. Promoted UNC Charlotte's Japanese language program internally by piloting the "Professions in Japan" Speaker Series, inviting three distinguished professionals to offer insights about job prospects for current Japanese Studies students.Organized and maintained records of meetings with colleagues and professors. CRLA Level 3 Japanese Peer Tutor at UNC Charlotte's University Center for Academic Excellence (UCAE). I reinforced tutees’ language abilities through explanations and guided practice. I also actively participated in bi-weekly professional development sessions and conferences to promote tutees' success and cultivate professional skills.Presented at the 2024 ACTP Conference and the 2024 NC Peer Educator Conference

  • Japanese Language Program Intern

    Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • Japanese Peer Tutor

    Aug 2021 - May 2024
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  EF International Language Campuses

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Activities and Academics Assistant

  Coordinated by ISA, I participated in a 2-month internship with EF's Japanese Language School in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As an Activities/Academics intern, I organized and implemented social, cultural, and sporting activity programs appropriate to students’ needs and ages; assisted at the front desk by answering students’ questions and directing students to the correct department as necessary; and prepared and issued Certificates of Completion to eligible departing students