Her Story
About Shenel
Shenel Jones owns and manages a medical carrier business that coordinates pickups and drop-offs for blood and medical supplies with the New York Blood Center, handling logistics across distances as far as Hartford, Connecticut, and Philadelphia. She entered the supply chain field after six years in banking and accounting when a job relocation prevented her from moving out of New York, and she has now spent 11 to 12 years in production supply chain and medical logistics roles. Jones earned her bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Monroe University in three years after completing most of her earlier schooling in the Caribbean. She attributes her success to perseverance and her strong spiritual background, which help her maintain focus amid challenges such as executive-level delays in decision-making that can lead to burnout and missed KPIs. Jones advises young women entering the industry to commit to continuous learning, prepare for unpredictable factors like tariffs and weather, communicate clearly and concisely, and seek mentors. Her motivation to start her own company stemmed from a desire to reach the executive level on her own terms rather than building others' businesses.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Shenel
01What do you attribute your success to?
Perseverance and my strong spiritual background. Never giving up and never letting fear overcome me. It's a lot of brain power to articulate among different departments and people, but knowing not to give up keeps me going.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Make sure you want to learn because every day it's something new with tariffs, seasons, weather affecting deliveries. Ensure you're ready for the task as it's not always smooth sailing. Be a good communicator in emails and speaking short and to the point. Find yourself a mentor in the field.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges include exec level delays in decision-making on fires that lower levels must handle, leading to burnout and difficulty meeting KPIs. Opportunities exist with many open positions in production and supply chain, though companies seem hesitant to entrust roles; lots of potential for growth.
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