Belinda Fowler Hess
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Experience
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PLG Consulting
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Jul 2022 - Present
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Episcopal School of Jacksonville
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Special Events
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Aug 2020 - Present
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General Manager (Customer Service / Customer Experience)
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
Let a customer service team of 60+ employees in a 24x7 environment focused on service excellence. Produced in-house tools and analytics to respond to service needs while growing the business. Communicated with all levels of the organization on rail service measurements to enhance the customer experience.
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Director - Marketing
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2013
Established vision for long-term growth, providing direction on pricing, forecasting and budgeting. Developed new and innovative rail solutions focused on growing the market long-term while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
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Director - Marketing & Logistics (TRANSFLO Terminal Services)
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Jun 2002 - Dec 2008
Established and managed a logistics team providing technical support and training to 70+ TRANSFLO terminals, thus creating efficiencies while reducing costs. Developed strategic initiatives focused on growth and profitability through market research, pricing strategies and terminal network capacity improvements.
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Manager - Web Development (CSX Technology)
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Jan 1999 - May 2002
Responsible for the management and development of the CSX Internet & Intranet sites. Directed and led project teams in the development and deployment of strategic efforts, while building and maintaining business/vendor relationships focused on E-Commerce.
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Manager - Web Application Implementation (CSX Technology)
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Nov 1997 - Dec 1998
Supported the E-Business team with technical support to assist CSX customers in electronic commerce set-up. Established processes/procedures for start-up operation. Actively supported and coordinated railroad acquisition efforts in supplying electronic commerce.
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Manager Positions - Applications, Client/Server, Project Management (CSX Technology)
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Feb 1996 - Oct 1997
Analyzed, developed and coordinated manageable processes for a variety of customer projects providing work plans and timelines. Managed a team of project managers to coordinate all phases of desktop implementation including work plans, resource allocations, budget and strategies.
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Project Manager/IS Specialist - Application Implementation (CSX Technology)
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Oct 1994 - Feb 1996
Traveled CSXT network training operations personnel on applications. Prepared and provided scheduling, report writing, and team leadership.
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Accountant (The Cathedral Foundation)
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Jan 1994 - Oct 1994
Assist controller in daily activities including financial preparation and journalizing. Participant of computer conversion including hardware/software.
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Assistance to the Dean of Administration and Finance
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Feb 1991 - Dec 1993
Managed administrative staff and the annual budget. Exercised full procurement authority and coordination controlling cost factors. Developed, designed and implemented a purchase order and computer system.
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Marketing and Sales
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Jan 1990 - Feb 1991
Established start-up operations for expansion: operating procedures, staffing, budget requirements. Supervised administrative staff and facilitated daily transactions. Maintained proposal coordination, procurement functions and financial report writing. Established start-up operations for expansion: operating procedures, staffing, budget requirements. Supervised administrative staff and facilitated daily transactions. Maintained proposal coordination, procurement functions and financial report writing.
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Education
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University of Denver
Master's degree, Intermodal Transportation & Logistics -
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Transportation and Logistics / Management