Type Of Business:
1) Chauffeur company 2) Handbag manufacturer and retailer
Marketing Area:
1) Regional 2) Northeast U.S.
Expertise:
Client relations; Finance management; Networking; Marketing; Advertising
Major Product/SVS:
1) Limousine transportation services for any occasion 2) Handbags; Tote bags
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Spending time with her two grandchildren; Keeping her businesses on track
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, The University of Rhode Island (1973)
Affiliations Awards:
Five Chambers of Commerce; Co-Founder, South County Wedding and Event Professionals; Co-Founder, South County Tourism; SBR
Charity:
Children's Wishes
Number Of Years In Profession:
10
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the fact that she truly cares about her clients and tries to assign the appropriate drivers for each client based on their personalities.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after working as a teacher. Her husband had always been self-made, so the two of them decided to open a business together. They decided to open a limousine company because there will always be a demand for transportation services.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Cauley is a successful business owner and proud matriarch. Her company, A Airline Express Limousine and Car Service, Inc., maintains a fleet of various passenger limousines, including sports utility vehicles and 20-passenger Hummers.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Managing the company's finances, and accounts payable and receivable; Supervising and dispatching drivers; Directing the company's public relations campaign; Networking with other professionals; Chauffeuring clients when necessary 2) Designing, manufacturing and selling handbags and tote bags, including the Zoey Bag, which is named after her granddaughter
Education Certifications:
Teaching Certificate, The University of Rhode Island (1980)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Cauley intends to continue expanding her company and solidify its reputation as the best transportation provider in the area, before passing the business on to the next generation.