Driving Compassion: The Dual Career of Shamika Robinson
Description
Shamika Robinson spent most of her life in a suburb of Los Angeles, California, and has been living in Charleston, WV since late 2015. She was raised in a family that emphasized helping others, which shaped her career dedicated to service. Shamika worked for five years at the Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority in Charleston, WV, starting as a Housing Specialist and quickly rising to Inspections Supervisor. She is currently a licensed Mortgage Loan Officer in West Virginia, working for a non-profit lender.
In May 2020, Shamika established Luv Enterprises LLC, a car rental service that became profitable in 2022. Her 25-year career in social services includes roles in residential recovery services, homelessness prevention and assistance, family reunification, and child development. Shamika discovered that car rental services could benefit from a more human touch, extending her passion for social services into this new venture. Today, Luv Enterprises provides some of the most innovative car rental solutions in the market.