Rae Lynn Hughes

I've been working in consumer packaged goods and grocery for over a decade, starting just one week after I graduated with my undergraduate degree in 2023. I went on to earn my master's in business and have been working full-time ever since, continuing to grow and develop. What led me to where I am today is my desire to have an impact on others, whether that be my team, the community I work in or around, and an overall willingness to want to help people and be there for them. I manage a building where I'm responsible for all operations - from people leadership to program execution, customer service, and all the financials and budgeting. Every single day is different, and I never know what I'm walking into. Those priorities shift and change quite literally every single day, and honestly, every 5 minutes. It keeps me on my toes, and I have to be flexible and pivot, and I do it with a smile. I believe communication is an art, and I'm an expert in navigating any sort of dialogue, whether it's conflict, interpersonal conflict between team members, or communicating a program or initiative or change. There's a thousand different ways you can deliver a message, and the power behind what you want to accomplish comes from how you say it. How I communicate has truly made a difference and kind of got me to where I am today. My most notable professional achievement is the fact that I've navigated this high-stress position for the last 7 years, all while raising 3 children that are currently 7 and under. I'm a full-time mom and work full-time.