Her Story
About Shaconna
I have over 15 years in supply chain, beginning as a contractor at Coca-Cola where mentors helped me build my career. Now at Vestis as Distribution Capacity Manager for 2.5 years, I handle reporting, SOPs, and guide distribution centers using data analysis to improve performance. I also own and operate Select One Cleaning since November 2018, managing it successfully alongside my full-time job and family through the pandemic.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shaconna
01What do you attribute your success to?
I definitely attribute my success to, just first and foremost, God. But without him, he's definitely my source. And then definitely just good mentors, and just a great work ethic and the ability to be my own cheerleader, even in the rough times. A failure is not a failure, right? A failure is definitely a lesson, and you learn something from it.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the best advice that I received was from my old boss, Benny Lee. He told me to make sure that I always pay it forward. Even when in a situation where maybe you don't know and somebody else is teaching you something, always pay that forward to the next person. Anybody that's coming to me for information or assistance, I'm always give it to them and just remember where I came from and who's helped me along the way.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would definitely tell them, believe in yourself. Definitely believe in yourself, and know that you belong at the table.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Some of the biggest challenges, especially in my field, is basically getting people to buy in. I don't necessarily have not over people, so I'm over DCs. Getting them to buy into my direction of what we need to do to make our numbers better. And just some of the outside factors that you really can't control as far as shipping or transportation cost and things of that nature.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty. Definitely honesty, and just transparency. And just being authentically you.
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