Sarahbella Henderson

Howdy! My name is Sarahbella Henderson, a graduate student in Supply Chain
Management and Analytics at Mays Business School. My background consists of a
Bachelors in Science in Tourism and Coastal Community Development, with double
minors in Business and Entrepreneurship from Texas A&M University at Galveston.
My background in Tourism gave me a strong foundation in how systems, resources,
and people move together to make a community or organization function, my experience in
my business courses granted me a mindset for spotting inefficiencies and opportunities. I
got a look at the logistics aspect of business through my work as an office assistant at a
privately owned oil and gas equipment company located in Bryan. In this position, I saw
how much a business depends on items arriving on time, in the right place, at the right
cost.
That experience, among others, is what pushed me towards supply chain. I wanted
a career that has real growth potential. One where I would be able to apply and strengthen
the analytical and organizational skills I already possess, while building the hard technical
skills as well. This is exactly what the supply chain program I’m currently in is providing, as
I will be building proficiency in both Python and Excel.
What sets me apart is the well-rounded nature of pairing my undergraduate
education with a more specific field like supply chain. My business and entrepreneurship
minors helped to build a foundation in business, and now I’m sharpening the skills I need
to become the professional I strive to be. By combining the fundamental understanding I
have of business with rigorous analytical training, I am working to become someone who
can bridge the technical and the practical.
I’m currently focusing on connecting with professionals in supply chain, logistics,
and analytical roles to learn more about the industry and find the right full-time opportunity
after graduation. I would love to hear about your path and any advice you have for
someone coming into the industry.