Experience

Sensient Natural Ingredients LLC

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Present



Orchard Supply Hardware

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Inbound Logistics

  • Jul 2010 - Jan 2017

   Capitalized on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking planning and management of high-volume inbound domestic freight, including cost-effectively handling operational and fiscal responsibilities encompassing all Intermodal, Truckload, LTL, Small Package, e-Commerce, Home Delivery, In-Store Assembly, Imports, and Reverse Logistics. Led targeted streamlining of comprehensive Import Drayage, Outbound Transportation, Home Delivery and Assembly Programs, along with expertly analyzing and developing lead time to align with key growth strategies.



Sears Logistics Services, Inc.

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• SLS – Western Region Transportation Manager

  • Jul 2000 - Jan 2010

   Strategically steered development and implementation of short- / long-term business plans and collaborative partnerships with Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware, including directing SLS carrier contract negotiations and services. Built improved communications and accountability by developing comprehensive carrier and vendor route guides, along with creating a reverse flow strategy and Central Return Center for defectives, vendor returns, and liquidation.  Strategically steered development and implementation of short- / long-term business plans and collaborative partnerships with Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware, including directing SLS carrier contract negotiations and services. Built improved communications and accountability by developing comprehensive carrier and vendor route guides, along with creating a reverse flow strategy and Central Return Center for defectives, vendor returns, and liquidation.



J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Manager Dedicated Orchard Supply Hardware

  • Aug 1996 - Jul 2000

   Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing a fleet of 58 regional dedicated drivers and equipment for all California-, Nevada-, and Ohio-based stores, including managing all drivers’ hours of service regulations, on-time service of tendered loads, dedicated equipment and scheduled maintenance, and contracts and contract negotiations. Drove operations growth by handling human resources operations, including recruitment, hiring, training, and mentoring.  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward directing a fleet of 58 regional dedicated drivers and equipment for all California-, Nevada-, and Ohio-based stores, including managing all drivers’ hours of service regulations, on-time service of tendered loads, dedicated equipment and scheduled maintenance, and contracts and contract negotiations. Drove operations growth by handling human resources operations, including recruitment, hiring, training, and mentoring.