Tonya Powell
Baytown,TX
Summary
Area Manager with experience allocating labor, leading department meetings, and assigning daily work to keep production moving. Coordinates ATS and labor hour reporting, trains associates, and verifies SOP compliance while supporting workplace safety and housekeeping standards. Helps frontline teams stay aligned on workflow, output goals, and injury reporting, and coordinates communication with internal and external suppliers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Clerk/ Shipping Haulet
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
05.2024 - 09.2026
- Verified shipping documents against outgoing loads to support accurate order movement and dock flow.
- Loaded trailers with stacked pallets and secured freight for safe transport.
- Checked outbound materials for correct labeling, counts, and condition before release.
- Maintained dock areas in line with SOP compliance and workplace safety expectations during daily shipping activity.
Area Manager
Amazon, Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed [number] shift assignments per day while balancing labor allocation and daily production priorities.
- Led daily meetings, assigned job duties, and aligned teams on workflow and production goals.
- Tracked ATS and labor-hour reporting to support department planning and labor visibility.
- Supported associates on the floor, answered questions, and reinforced daily expectations as a resource.
- Promoted workplace safety and housekeeping standards while escalating injuries promptly to Area Managers.
- Coordinated communication with internal and external suppliers to keep department operations moving smoothly.
Learning Ambassador
Amazon, Inc.
03.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean, organized conveyor belt and sorting line areas to support operational effectiveness and reduce safety risks.
- Operated and troubleshot standard warehouse and sorting equipment to keep package flow moving smoothly.
- Promoted workplace productivity by maintaining an average scan rate of 220 while following all safety protocols.
- Applied a safety-focused mindset to identify hazards early and keep work areas orderly during daily sorting tasks.
- Supported team coordination with dependable communication and a positive attitude in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Event Planner
Meeting Dynamics Inc.
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Organized and deployed corporate events from planning through execution, maintaining a polished attendee experience.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants, and ceremony participants during rehearsals and event day execution.
- Aligned schedules and timelines across event phases to keep ceremonies, receptions, and related activities on track.
- Prepared status reports on planning, scheduling, cancellations, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development.
- Provided operational support to senior leadership by tracking event readiness, resource needs, and planning dependencies.
Flight Attendant
Southwest Airline Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Served meals and snacks to passengers during flight while maintaining prompt, courteous service.
- Assisted passengers during boarding and deboarding, answering questions and resolving issues with professionalism.
- Monitored cabin conditions and reported safety concerns promptly to support smooth flight operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas09-1992
Associate in Accounting - Accounting
The Art Institute of Houston
Houston, TX05-1991
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Lee College
Baytown, TX09-1989
Skills
- Customer service
- Labor allocation
- Team supervision
- Production scheduling
- Vendor coordination
- SOP compliance
- Workplace safety
- Incident reporting
- Training and onboarding
- Housekeeping standards
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Promoted to Learning Ambassador after 9 months of employment.
- Named one of Top 5 Scanner for the Month of September 2018.
- Member of the Appeals Panel.
- Named of the Amazon Care Committee.
Additional Information
Wal-Mart Inc, Shipping Hauler/Clerk, Ensure Freight is taken to outbound Dock., Assign work load to Loaders., Close & Seal Outbound Freight.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/1988
Timeline
Shipping Clerk/ Shipping Haulet
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
05.2024 - 09.2026
Area Manager
Amazon, Inc.
10.2019 - 06.2022
Learning Ambassador
Amazon, Inc.
03.2018 - 10.2019
Event Planner
Meeting Dynamics Inc.
01.2008 - 05.2017
Flight Attendant
Southwest Airline Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Lee College
Associate in Accounting - Accounting
The Art Institute of Houston
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Art Institute of Dallas