Bailey Wood
About Bailey Wood
Bailey Wood is a Business Support Manager at TuSimple, where she addresses supply chain challenges. She has a background in operations and recruiting, with previous roles at Bird, UCLA Athletics, and Binc.
Current Role at TuSimple
Bailey Wood serves as the Business Support Manager at TuSimple, an autonomous trucking company, since 2022. In this role, she contributes to solving supply chain challenges, leveraging her skills in leadership, organization, and communication. Her position involves overseeing business operations and ensuring efficient support for various initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at Bird
Prior to her current role, Bailey Wood worked as an Operations Specialist at Bird from 2018 to 2019 for 11 months in Santa Monica, California. In this position, she gained experience in operational management within the micromobility sector, which enhanced her understanding of logistics and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Bailey Wood studied Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from 2014 to 2018. During her academic career, she developed strong analytical and communication skills. Additionally, she attended Girls Preparatory School from 2010 to 2014, where she laid the foundation for her educational journey.
Athletic Background
Bailey Wood was a member of the NCAA varsity Women's rowing team at UCLA for four years. This experience contributed to her strong work ethic and skills in prioritization and teamwork. The competitive environment of collegiate athletics helped her develop resilience and time-management skills, which are applicable in her professional endeavors.
Career Progression
Before her current role at TuSimple, Bailey Wood held various positions in operations and human resources. She worked as a Recruiting Assistant at UCLA Athletics in 2017 for three months and later as a People Operations Coordinator at Binc in 2020 for two months. Additionally, she served as a Recruiting Coordinator/Sourcer at Binc from 2019 to 2020 for seven months, further diversifying her professional experience.