Ruqayya Calmes
About Ruqayya Calmes
Ruqayya Calmes is an Early Career Talent Campus Rep and Assistant Store Manager at Kohl's, with a background in sales management and marketing.
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Ruqayya Calmes currently holds the position of Early Career Talent Campus Rep at Kohl's. In addition to this, she also operates as an Assistant Store Manager specializing in HR & Merchandising at the same company.
Previous Work Experience
Ruqayya Calmes has a diverse background in retail management and talent development. She was a Specialty Sales Manager at Macy's in Atlanta, GA, managing Big Ticket and Soft Home sectors from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, she oversaw the Dresses & RTW departments from 2018 to 2020, and was responsible for Millennial RTW & Missy Active categories from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, Ruqayya worked as a Community Management Intern at Walgreens and had a stint as a Summer Intern at LaureNicole Designs.
Education and Expertise
Ruqayya Calmes holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing from Jackson State University. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her roles in marketing, retail management, and HR development.
Roles at Kohl's
Ruqayya plays a key role in talent development at Kohl's. As an Intern Coach, she provides one-on-one training and performance management to interns. She represents the Early Career Talent Team at career fairs, discussing internship and post-graduate opportunities. Moreover, she screens over 20 candidates before coordinating interviews with hiring managers and senior leaders, and assists in the selection process for the Early Talent Program within her district.
Cohort Experience
In 2022, Ruqayya was a fellow in Cohort 4 at Colorwave. Although her tenure lasted just one month, it added a unique perspective to her robust experience in retail and talent management.