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Dora Jenkins

Pooler,GA

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than three years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Pedals And Pearls, LLC
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Follow all federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or customer rules, standards and guidelines.
  • Report all problems with equipment, as well as accidents, traffic violations, and damage before, during and after route.
  • Legally operate a motor vehicle and safely and frequently enter and exit the vehicle as well as the rear cargo area.
  • Perform routes, pickups & deliveries based on customer requirements.
  • Load and unload equipment on trailer
  • Local deliveries
  • Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
  • Daily maneuver in ports and rail yards
  • Daily inspection of containers and chassis
  • Follow all DOT regulations

Independent Contractor

Port City Logistics
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Ensured compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines
  • Detect and minimize safety hazards
  • Load and unload freight and assist in the loading/unloading of freight if required by customer
  • Safe operation of the tractor and trailer at all times.
  • Maintain eligibility for work through compliance with state and federal regulations governing routine/random/post-accident drug and alcohol testing governed by DOT regulatory process.
  • Perform required Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report.
  • Maintain a Driver Log according to federal regulations
  • Ensure that the load is properly secured.
  • Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
  • Comply with Company/agency policy/procedures, and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Company Driver

Werner Enterprises
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Transport and deliver freight over the road over long distances in a safe, efficient, timely and legal manner.
  • Hook and unhook trailers; secure freight; install and remove tire chains as required by weather, tarp and un-tarp freight if

operating flatbeds.

  • Load and unload trailers and perform lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying freight.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain records required under state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Ensure that all operations are in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects/repairs to Company

personnel.

  • Represent the Company and the trucking industry in a professional manner.

Campus Director

Strayer University
06.2018 - 02.2021
  • Managed admissions efforts and drove marketing initiatives for new enrollment.
  • Developed and oversaw campus budget to support annual planning and goal achievement.
  • Directed daily academic administration, faculty support and admissions efforts.
  • Oversaw student retention efforts and to maintain university goals and objectives.
  • Directs the overall enrollment management activities at a campus including new student enrollment activities and all functions associated with the enrollment of continuing students.
  • Appropriately addresses and resolves all staff and student issues that arise and escalates issues as necessary.
  • Oversees the collection processes related to outstanding accounts receivables.
  • Ensures that all departments and staff operate ethically within established policies and procedures and that the University's mission and code of conduct are fully upheld.
  • Assures staff compliance with applicable University-wide required training.
  • Leads non-academic staff meetings and is responsible for promoting and ensuring effective campus-wide communication.
  • Screens, interviews, hires and evaluates non-academic campus-level management staff (Admissions Manager, Admissions Officers, Admissions Coordinators) and ensures they are aware of performance expectations in the appropriate areas of responsibility.
  • Prepares accordingly for audit (internal, VA, DOE) and coordinates the timely response and the implementation of necessary corrective actions steps for findings identified in internal audit reports.
  • Creates and maintains a positive campus environment in which adult-focused educational activities can proceed unimpeded; including the maintenance of the physical location and grounds to provide a safe, clean and sanitary campus environment.
  • Attends Regional and University meetings as required.

Admissions Manager

Strayer University
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Answered challenging enrollment questions and handled special student cases.
  • Tracked student attendance, participation and performance.
  • Trained admissions employees on office and administration processes.
  • Interviewed potential students in person and by phone before potential acceptance.

Admissions Officer

Strayer University
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Collaborated with admissions team to determine optimal processes for reviewing applications.
  • Met with prospects and guardians to answer questions, discuss academics and provide tours.
  • Followed up immediately when prospects reached out to quickly resolve concerns.
  • Participated open houses to offer details on class size, activities and student-to-staff ratios.

Human Resources Officer

United States Army
08.2007 - 04.2016

· Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.

· Interpret and explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

· Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.

· Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.

· Maintain and update human resource documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks, or performance evaluation forms.

Illuminate and edited enlisted records brief and officer records brief.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Strayer University
Washington, DC
07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
05.2014

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Staff Hiring
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Business Development
  • Training and Development
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Owner Operator

Pedals And Pearls, LLC
02.2022 - Current

Independent Contractor

Port City Logistics
06.2021 - 02.2022

Company Driver

Werner Enterprises
02.2021 - 06.2021

Campus Director

Strayer University
06.2018 - 02.2021

Admissions Manager

Strayer University
02.2017 - 06.2018

Admissions Officer

Strayer University
06.2016 - 02.2017

Human Resources Officer

United States Army
08.2007 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Human Resources Management

Strayer University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Central Texas College
Dora Jenkins