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Dara Baptiste

New Bedford

Summary

Results-driven Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, operations, administration, training, and education. Skilled in recruiting and training employees, managing staff, and resolving employee issues to optimize office operations. Proficient in maintaining records, developing policies, and utilizing strong communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills to enhance organizational productivity. Demonstrated success in acquiring qualified team members, developing and coaching teams to uphold a company's culture, mission, and vision. Experienced in curating and executing private and corporate events, implementing performance management practices, overseeing payroll processing, and proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs. Knowledgeable about Massachusetts education and labor laws with a solution-based approach to problem-solving.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Coordinator & Sales Assistant

RLD Transportation
01.2024 - Current
  • Currently employed at RLD Transportation as a Logistics Coordinator & Sales assistant, responsible for coordinating freight shipments, dispatching trucks, providing customer rates, and maintaining accurate load records
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of fines or penalties.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.

Teacher– Life Skills, Spanish, & Social Studies

Trinity Day Academy
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Teacher– ESL

New Bedford High School
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Principal’s Administrative Assistant

New Bedford High School
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Operations Administrative Assistant

New Bedford High School
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Assisting with planning and implementing of MCAS managing all facility and tech needs of the school building.

Training Manager

P.F. Chang’s
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Handled recruiting operations by hiring and training 20+ candidates leading to improved staff expertise and productivity

Training Manager

P.F. Chang’s
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed employee records by updating files through computers while ensuring compliance with policies resulting in accurate information

Service Manager

P.F. Chang’s
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Managed the service staff to ensure service standards were adhered to and identify inefficiencies and devising solutions
  • Maintained effective work relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers

Regional Corporate Trainer

P.F. Chang’s
01.2008 - 12.2012
  • Trained staff and managers from worldwide locations in multiple departments in company standards, procedures, and culture.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership

Concordia University
Portland, OR
05.2020

B.S. - Hospitality Management

Johnson & Wales University
Miami, FL
05.2005

A.S. - Restaurant Management with a concentration in Sales and Event Planning

Johnson & Wales University
Miami, FL
05.2002

Skills

  • Highly competent using all Microsoft Office Programs
  • Solution based approach to problem solving
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts education and labor laws
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Restaurant Management
  • Employee Orientation
  • Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Teaching
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Administrative Experience
  • Human Resources
  • Human Resources Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Management
  • Research
  • Operations Management
  • Profit & Loss
  • Program Development
  • Logistics analysis

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator & Sales Assistant

RLD Transportation
01.2024 - Current

Teacher– Life Skills, Spanish, & Social Studies

Trinity Day Academy
01.2021 - 12.2023

Teacher– ESL

New Bedford High School
01.2019 - 12.2021

Principal’s Administrative Assistant

New Bedford High School
01.2016 - 12.2019

Operations Administrative Assistant

New Bedford High School
01.2015 - 12.2016

Training Manager

P.F. Chang’s
01.2014 - 12.2015

Training Manager

P.F. Chang’s
01.2013 - 12.2014

Service Manager

P.F. Chang’s
01.2012 - 12.2013

Regional Corporate Trainer

P.F. Chang’s
01.2008 - 12.2012

B.S. - Hospitality Management

Johnson & Wales University

A.S. - Restaurant Management with a concentration in Sales and Event Planning

Johnson & Wales University

Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Leadership

Concordia University
Dara Baptiste