William Ray
Canal Winchester
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven success at SLS Logistics, enhancing operational efficiency and conducting strategic market analysis. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and team leadership, building strong relationships to drive business development. Integrated innovative marketing strategies, achieving significant growth and improved organizational performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and CEO of SLS Logistics
SLS Logistics
Canal Winchester
08.2015 - 08.2025
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across logistics services.
- Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and business strategy.
- Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
- Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans.
Social Studies Teacher
Teays Valley Local School Distirct
Ashville
06.2004 - 06.2018
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Implemented formative assessments to gauge student understanding.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects.
- Utilized technology to support interactive learning experiences.
- Engaged with parents through regular communication and conferences.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Social Studies Education
Ohio University
Athens, OH06-2004
Skills
- Business development
- Market analysis and strategy
- Operational efficiency
- Team leadership
- Relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Stakeholder engagement
Affiliations
- Active participant in the BCYA, a local youth sports organization
- Youth basketball coach
- Youth soccer coach
- Youth flag football coach
Accomplishments
- Voted a top 10 most influential teacher in the Teays Valley Local School District by the 2016 & 2018 senior class.
- Launched a logistics startup from concept to full-scale operation, achieving over 4 million dollars in annual revenue.
- Built and led a team of 52 staff; oversaw daily operations, supply chain coordination, and fleet management.
- Implemented logistics software and optimized routing, improving delivery times and reducing costs.
Timeline
Founder and CEO of SLS Logistics
SLS Logistics
08.2015 - 08.2025
Social Studies Teacher
Teays Valley Local School Distirct
06.2004 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Social Studies Education
Ohio University
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