Mechaela Simmons
Macon,GA
Summary
Cultivated a results-oriented environment by leveraging creativity and accountability to achieve key operational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO & Co-Owner
Papa’s Logistics, Inc.
- Developed a class that teaches dispatching to assist others on how to become a dispatcher for a company and/or as an individual business owner. This class focus on negotiating loads, safety requirement for over the road hauling, marketing and start up basics for a business plan.
- Provides in class training of the Department of (DOT) Transportation process and procedures for over the road hauling to ensure all federal government transportation guidelines are met.
- Prepare safety briefings and create pre-truck inspections for drivers.
- Coordinate and update carrier packages/contracts for the company.
- Evaluates four drivers work performance to ensure all State Department of Transportation and to ensure compliant with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements
- Quarterly review short- and long-term business objectives for the company to ensure the financial goals of the company are met or exceeds the threshold to expand the company’s growth.
- Quarterly review of all monthly financial statements to ensure the fuel cost and mileage are accurately reported to the Department of Revenue and to build the company’s annual operating budget of $600k plus yearly.
- Initiate invoices weekly averaging 14k-25k a week.
- Effectively develop logistic evaluations criteria to ensure company is within DOT compliance.
- Monitor/evaluate accountability /control of drivers Electronic Log Device (ELD) for DOT compliance.
- Pay Scale Equivalent to GS-12
CEO: Owner and Operator
SlayDaze, Inc.
Macon, GA
- Current
- Creates and formulates hair products designed to promote hair growth.
- Created company marketing plan with a concentration in specializing hair products for individuals suffering from hair loss due to medical issues averaging 100k plus a year.
- Purchase bulk quantities of material to develop specific products which is tracked electronically on my company’s computer.
- Established re-order point triggers to ensure ample supply of bulk material is on hand.
- Coordinate and track deliveries of special orders from the vendor to the customer.
- Negotiate all contracts and fees to ensure clients are receiving the best price available and that product are shipped in a timely manner using the most economical transportation.
- Create and monitors business strategies for company growth, development & purchasing of supplies.
- Provides all-inclusive consultation services for individuals interested in starting a business.
- Pay Scale Equivalent to GS-13
Owner & Operator
V’zz Hookahs Inc.
Macon, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Direct all daily business operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, customer service, and financial oversight.
- Manage weekly payroll for bartenders, servers, hookah attendants, DJs, and security personnel.
- Develop and implement business strategies to increase revenue, customer retention, and overall operational efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze monthly financial performance, expenses, and profit margins to support business growth and sustainability.
- Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with vendors, distributors, and service providers to secure competitive pricing and ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Coordinate and oversee marketing initiatives through social media platforms, promotional campaigns, and special events to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to alcohol sales, tobacco licensing, food permits, and business operations.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate employee performance while establishing workplace policies and operational expectations.
- Manage inventory control procedures for alcohol, hookah products, tobacco, and operational supplies to minimize shortages and maximize profitability.
- Prepare operational budgets, forecast expenses, and evaluate business performance to support strategic decision-making.
- Pay Scale Equivalent to GS-13
Education
Master of Public Health - undefined
Capella University
09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Savannah State University
12.2017
Skills
Achieved effective communication across teams to drive project success
Drove team cohesion and alignment towards common goals
Harnessed data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency
Exhibited resilience by navigating complex challenges successfully
Delivered innovative solutions through critical thinking
Strengthened interpersonal and analytical capabilities to elevate team performance
Cultivated a proactive approach to task management and execution
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Multiple Sclerosis & ALS Foundations
- MaconIt
- The Real Impact, Inc
Timeline
Owner & Operator
V’zz Hookahs Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Savannah State University
Master of Public Health - undefined
Capella University
CEO: Owner and Operator
SlayDaze, Inc.
- Current
CFO & Co-Owner
Papa’s Logistics, Inc.