Torana Wright
Dallas,USA
Summary
Successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
The Wrightway Trucking Solutions
05.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the business.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Improved safety standards by regularly reviewing protocols and implementing necessary updates.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
CO-FOUNDER/OFFICE ASSISTANT
THE WRIGHTWAY BUILDS A FUTURE FOUNDATION
06.2017 - Current
- Manage the day-to-day operations for the foundation
- Basic bookkeeping
- Event support
- Prospect for fund raising opportunities, marketing and community outreach
- Build key relationships with community groups, sponsors, donors and the recipients
SHIPPER/PACKER
DLH SOLUTIONS, INC.
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Assist inventory manager in receiving supplies and medications by checking deliveries against invoices, barcode scanning items received, reporting discrepancies, sorting orders by area and assisting with put away
- Independently process and complete shipping and receiving documents to insure correctness of quantities, identification criteria and labeling
- Assist Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians to fill canisters for dispensing machines
MANAGER
PASSAGE OF YOUTH, INC.
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed a residential program for teen foster boys with intellectual and behavioral disabilities
- Worked with a professional treatment team, which included; psychiatrist, therapist and our agency's team of case workers
- Monitored the necessary medical/dental care and appropriate schooling, including transportation arrangements to such services were provided by foster parents or other care providers
- Collaborated with foster parents and care providers to monitor all doctor's appointments and medications
- Maintained daily, monthly and annual required documentations
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
THE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Implemented existing lesson plans in a way that ensured consistency and optimal learning, while encouraging the students to participate
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Maintained a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PAUL QUINN COLLEGE
DALLAS, TEXAS01.1991
Skills
- Budget Development
- Business Planning
- Clerical Support
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Dependable / Reliable
- Documentation and Reporting
- DOT Compliance
- Filing
- Operations Management / Oversight
- Order Fulfillment
- Payroll Processing
- Personnel / Relationship Management
- Strong Work Ethic
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
The Wrightway Trucking Solutions
05.2023 - Current
SHIPPER/PACKER
DLH SOLUTIONS, INC.
03.2021 - 06.2023
CO-FOUNDER/OFFICE ASSISTANT
THE WRIGHTWAY BUILDS A FUTURE FOUNDATION
06.2017 - Current
MANAGER
PASSAGE OF YOUTH, INC.
06.2012 - 06.2017
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
THE DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2011 - 06.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
PAUL QUINN COLLEGE
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