Vanessa Wimberly, MBA

Cedar Hill, TX 75104 • 817-401-7821 • vmurrell08@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Interdisciplinary Leadership – In Progress
  Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, TX (Expected 2027)

• Master of Business Administration, Human Resources – Strayer University, 2009
  Graduated with Honors

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Minor in Accounting – McKendree College, 2005
  Graduated Cum Laude, with Honors

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Deputy Chief of Staff – Office of Representative Carl Sherman (2024–2025)

• Oversaw office operations, public health initiatives, and community engagement.

• Led Project Blue Zones 109 (BZ109), coordinating research, resolutions, and site selection for a mixed-use development.

• Represented the Representative at high-profile events, fostering strategic alliances with city officials, healthcare leaders, and business partners.

 

President & CEO – DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, TX (2020–2024)

• Increased membership growth by 25% year-over-year while achieving a 90% retention rate.

• Boosted revenue by 15% and expanded community and economic development initiatives by 15%.

• Directed strategic planning, financial oversight, and high-impact community events.

 

Director of Food & Nutrition Services – Aramark, Dallas, TX (2015–2020)

• Managed $5M department, 55+ employees, and 230,000+ annual customers.

• Increased patient satisfaction by 35% and retail sales by 15% through innovative service improvements.

 

General Manager / Director of Food & Nutrition Services – Sodexo, KY (2005–2015)

• Directed operations serving 7,500+ weekly customers, generating $950K+ annual sales.

• Achieved consistent 98–100% health inspection scores and raised patient satisfaction to 94%

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP

• Member – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (2023–Present)

• Vice President of Membership – DeSoto High School PTSA (2023–2024)

• Board Member – Leadership Southwest (Class of 2018)

• Board of Directors – DeSoto Chamber of Commerce (2016–2019)

 

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)

• Woman of the Year – DeSoto Area Chamber (2021)

 

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Human Resource Management Certificate – Villanova University

• Executive Graduate-Level Certificate in HR Management – Strayer University

• Emerging Leaders Development Program – Sodexo University

• HEI Patient Experience Training – HealthStream

• OSHA Certified | ServSafe Certified

• Leadership Southwest Graduate – 2018

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