Mary Ellen Smith

• Managed day-to-day logistics and vehicle dispatch operations with a focus on efficiency and on-time deliveries.
• Dispatched and tracked 50-80 loads/shipments daily, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Communicated effectively with drivers, clients, and transportation professionals to coordinate routes and resolve issues promptly.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple schedules and priorities.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with drivers and customers, fostering trust and ensuring repeat business.

Administrative Assistant - Operations/Mechanical & DOT

• Created spreadsheets for varied Operations needs.
• Managed department reports.
• Tracked fleet/equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Updated DOT files per company/state/national standards.

Administrative Assistant - Safety & Training Department

• Maintained Safety and Training databases.
• Ordered and oversaw PPE inventory.
• Responsible for daily/weekly/ monthly Safety & Training reports.

Assistant Director - Interim

• Managed budgetary allocations for academic year.
• Researched, applied, and maintained grant writing opportunities.
• Aligned with teaching staff to assist with additional resources as required.
• Lead partnership opportunities with facilities operations.

Office Assistant

• Handled incoming calls, copying, faxing, sorting mail, filing.
• Used Quickbooks to maintain tuition, donations and fundraising accounts..
• Assisted with grant writing - City of Denton, United Way, Denton Benefit League.
• Attended to payroll, monthly expenses and banking needs.
• Maintained student, university work study, and volunteer files.

Teacher

• Provided a safe, nurturing learning environment for at-risk preschoolers.
• Planned/Executed age appropriate lesson plans.
• Assisted in planning/organizing family events.
• Mentored/Assisted university students needing observation/practicum hours.