Brian Hardiman

Project Cargo Manager at V. Alexander & Co., Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Tampa, Florida, United States, US
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Tony Ray

For as long as I have known Brian I have been impressed by his knowledge, willingness to offer support and help. Brian truly has the understanding and experience to provide the highest quality service to meet his client’s needs. He has the drive, determination and desire to learn that does separates him from the average Freight Forwarder.

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Credentials

  • Business Analytics Science
    University of South Florida
    Jul, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Six Sigma Fundamentals
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • V. Alexander & Co., Inc.
    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Project Cargo Manager
      • Nov 2011 - Present

      Partner with key leadership personal and global stakeholders to execute an international logistics and global compliance program that is in strategic alignment with the organization’s priorities and customer goals. Direct a 6-member logistics and supply chain team in delivering improved supply chain outcomes and streamlined operations through worldwide 3PL solutions. 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: ➡️Direct the company’s Logistics and Compliance function, developing logistics strategies for daily global shipments that complement client objectives and ensure the fastest route to meet customer demand. ➡️Identify growth opportunities through improved business insights and reporting, execute a streamlining of solution providers, and have delivered 40% YoY growth for the Domestic Department ➡️Serve in a forward-facing role, managing relations with both buyers and sellers in order to gain licensure and optimal rates for global shipments from various commerce departments. ➡️Increased revenue for final mile by 3% against a 2% goal by streamlining the quoting process an centralizing the function in to the Domestic Department and reducing the number of individuals who can dictate sell rates to a single department. ➡️Saved over 300 labor hours by removing domestic-related duties from international teams, consolidating personnel from six teams (13 individuals) down to three individuals. ➡️Led the implementation of a internal TMS system which streamlined domestic operations, allowed customers direct access to rates/bookings, reduced labor hours, and provided direct sales reports. ➡️Implemented a 2nd TMS systems for external use, opened up an external revenue stream for the company – in 1st year the revenue stream covered total cost of implementation. ➡️Set an example for team, leading them and educating them in 1:1 and group instruction on best practices based on extensive experience in the industry. Show less

  • US Navy
    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Administration Supervisor
      • Oct 1994 - Nov 2018

      Directed operations within the Training Department, on a Reserve basis, including responsibility for overseeing between 20-30 personnel and performing professional development and career counseling duties. Formerly held both Reserve and Active Duty positions which focused on logistics, travel coordination, staff training and development, workplace safety, reporting and metrics, regulatory compliance, program management, and more. Directed operations within the Training Department, on a Reserve basis, including responsibility for overseeing between 20-30 personnel and performing professional development and career counseling duties. Formerly held both Reserve and Active Duty positions which focused on logistics, travel coordination, staff training and development, workplace safety, reporting and metrics, regulatory compliance, program management, and more.

  • Team Worldwide
    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Import & Domestic Operations / Broker
      • Mar 2005 - Oct 2007

      Arranged Customs-coordinated exams in various ports, assigned harmonization numbers for products being imported, collected charges for billing, dispatched inbound domestic shipments, entered proof of delivery information, and quoted and routed outgoing freight using NFO, Express, Standard, or Ground rates. 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: ➡️Held responsible for tracking, tracing, and clearing over 50 shipments a week. Arranged Customs-coordinated exams in various ports, assigned harmonization numbers for products being imported, collected charges for billing, dispatched inbound domestic shipments, entered proof of delivery information, and quoted and routed outgoing freight using NFO, Express, Standard, or Ground rates. 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: ➡️Held responsible for tracking, tracing, and clearing over 50 shipments a week.

  • Excel (now know as DHL Supply Chain)
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Import Air Operations - Customs Broker
      • Sep 2003 - Jul 2004

      Served as a Customs Broker for all facets of air imports and deliveries in addition to managing billing-related activities for Excel’s main account, General Electric (GE). Served as a Customs Broker for all facets of air imports and deliveries in addition to managing billing-related activities for Excel’s main account, General Electric (GE).

Education

  • University of Phoenix
    Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

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