Angela D Ray

Angela Ray serves as Assistant Manager in the Export Department at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), where she supports global cotton export operations. With 22 years of experience in export logistics within the cotton industry, she oversees shipment execution, team supervision, and coordination of key processes such as shipping instructions, bookings, EDI, and trade documentation. Her work is centered on ensuring efficient, compliant, and on-time international shipments across complex supply chain networks. Ray’s career began through a temporary role handling insurance and filing work, which led to a full-time position and steady advancement in export logistics. She has held roles in dispatching, steamship line bookings, inventory and sales management, and team supervision before moving into her current leadership position. She holds an associate’s degree in network communication and has earned certifications in network communication, project management, and leadership. Her technical skills support her use of Power BI, reporting systems, and SharePoint development to improve data sharing and operational efficiency. Throughout her career, Ray has emphasized leadership development, training, and team empowerment as core strengths. Her expertise includes project management, logistics execution, career development, and analytics-driven reporting. Beyond her professional role, she previously served as director for Friends of Mid-South Animal Shelters (FOSMUS), supporting animal rescue initiatives, and she is the owner of a private Christian school. She attributes her long-term success to determination, opportunity, and a values-based approach that prioritizes faith, family, and professional responsibility.