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Valencia Riley

Summary

Highly skilled and versatile professional with extensive experience in truck driving, food truck ownership, and bath and body product formulation. As a dedicated truck driver , I possess a strong commitment to safety, timely delivery and customer satisfaction, with a proven track record of navigating both local and long haul efficiently. My entrepreneurial spirit shined through my successful ownership and operation of a food truck, where I developed a passion for culinary creativity and customer engagement while managing day to day operations, menu development and marketing strategies.


In addition to my driving and culinary experience . I am a talented bath and body product maker, adept at formulating high quality, natural products that prioritize customer wellness and satisfaction. I have a keen eye for detail in product development, ingredient sourcing, and compliance with industry standards. My combined skills in logistics, customer service, culinary arts and product formulation equip me with a unique perspective and a comprehensive approach to the diverse challenges in these industries. I am passionate about delivering exceptional experiences and products, whether on the road, serving delicious food, or crafting unique body care items.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner /Operator

Rapid Freight LLC
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Establish routes and load optimation
  • Transported goods and materials in a safe and efficient manner
  • Stayed in compliance with DOT and FMCSA
  • Maintained vehicle records and inspections
  • Managed business expenses and finances
  • Provided excellent customer service to build relationships with brokers and shippers for long term business

Owner/ Operator

Lady V's Fun Snow Cones and Snacks
02.2020 - 01.2025

This was a snow cone stand that grew into a food truck business. As the owner/ operator my goal was to provide delicious food and a great customer service experience that kept me complaint with the health department and profitable.


  • All the aspects of daily operations
  • Planned and scheduled daily events and routes to setup truck for business
  • Managed all aspects of business, finances,budgets and accounting
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract and maintain customers
  • I sourced, purchased, and kept inventory of all food to ensure we always had the highest quality ingredients on hand.
  • Prepared and cooked meals that were delicious and complied with safety standards, and properly maintained to prevented foodborne illnesses.
  • I provided excellent customer service that helped to establish relationships and build repor with my customers
  • I did community events with other businesses to help build brand awareness and partnerships

Owner/Operator

The Sophisticated Lady
05.2013 - 01.2024
  • Crafted high quality all natural, homemade bath and body products
  • Worked with a variety of natural ingredients, and recipes
  • Formulated and created a range of body products, including my body butter, magnesium oils, body sprays, beard oils, body baskets, and bath teas.
  • Ingredient sourcing, purchasing under Fair Trade practices
  • Inventory management of both raw and finished products
  • Finding trade shows and craft shows to showcase products and build brand awareness.
  • Engaging customers and potential customers at both at trade shows and online events


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership And Organization

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
04-2020

Associate of Arts - Fashion Marketing

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
05-2017

Skills

  • Logistics coordination
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Route management
  • Transportation safety
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Supply ordering and management
  • Front of house management
  • ServSafe food manager
  • Cost controls

Timeline

Owner /Operator

Rapid Freight LLC
12.2024 - 08.2025

Owner/ Operator

Lady V's Fun Snow Cones and Snacks
02.2020 - 01.2025

Owner/Operator

The Sophisticated Lady
05.2013 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Leadership And Organization

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Associate of Arts - Fashion Marketing

Madison Area Technical College
Valencia Riley