Experience

Northwest Paper Box

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shipping/Transportation Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  I manage 15 employees who work in the Shipping/transportation department. Main goal is to deliver product to our customers in a timely manner using our trucking fleet/drivers. I manage 15 employees who work in the Shipping/transportation department. Main goal is to deliver product to our customers in a timely manner using our trucking fleet/drivers.



WestRock Company

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shipping Supervisor

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2021



Greenco International, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Feb 2019

  As Chief Operations Officer for an Import/Export Agriculture business, I oversaw ongoing business operations with the company, with a focus on logistics, contract negotiation with steamship lines and supply chain management. I managed building employee alignment with company goals and oversaw Human Resource development. One of my main successes in this role was to recruit and bring on board new Agriculture Traders and incorporate a new division within the already established business. I created a logistics platform in which to service our new customers and was able to add an additional 18 million in revenue for the company the first full year. I also created the current logistics management system to bring all shipping responsibilities in-house therefore removing the extra costs of having a freight forwarder.Essential functions include but not limited to:1. Provide day-to-day leadership and management to employees. This position has overall supervisory responsibility for all operational and administrative functions.2. Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.3. Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal and external. 4. Act as lead "client-care officer" through direct contact with every client and partner.5. Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.6. Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication7. Represent the firm with clients, investors, and business partners.8.. Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.9. Responsible for sound decision-making and problem-solving in high pressure situations.10. Responsible for maintaining the highest level of integrity and leading by example. Show less

• Director Of Logistics

  • Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services.Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, trucking companies, shipping lines, freight forwarders and customers.Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency.Resolve any arising problems or complaints.Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.Implement specific customer requirements.Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.I also developed the path to allow Greenco to move from using Freight Forwarders to it's own in-house logistics department. Utilizing past experience and knowledge to save the company money and time. Show less



CalDak International LLC

• Pleasanton, CA

• Logistics Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Jan 2016

  The name CalDak is a merger of the two state names in which CalDak operates; our headquarters in Walnut Creek, California and our office in Fargo, North Dakota. The core competency of CalDak is to market specialty food commodities that are grown in California such as dried fruit and nuts and in the Dakotas such as sunflower seeds and pulses. CalDak International opened its doors in July of 2002. With 10 employees, our sales staff of five has a combined experience of over 135 years, Each office has a dedicated logistics manager and for the California office we have hired a quality control and documentation manager to stay abreast of the evolving food safety matters. As the logistics manager I handle approximately 50 shipments a week. I am responsible for scheduling production, booking space via ocean or air- for export shipments and truck or rail for domestic shipments, Sending specific instructions to the plant to pack according to certain specs and customer requests. I deal with every aspect of logistics- from Truckers to Shipping lines to production to clients. Other Duties/ abilities include: • Superior communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet operational performance. • Structured thinking and logic with very strong analytical skills • Managing suppliers, shipping & receiving, inventory management, warehousing & distribution, transportation, • Booking, tracking, tracing and quoting for all modes of domestic transportation. Providing daily communications to existing as well as new clients. • Troubleshooting and dealing with problems inherent in moving freight via multiple modes and over long distances. • Building and maintaining relationships with Shipping lines, Trucking companies and other vendors in the industry. • I work with Software such as Word, Excel, Salesforce, Outlook, and Cbeyond. Show less



Mercer

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Services Administrator

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2008

  A Defined Benefits Administrator is part of a team responsible for all aspects of a clients defined benefit plan administration. Other Duties include: • Perform individual pension calculations and optional forms for terminated or retired participants , either manually , using Excel spreadsheets or in-house pension calculation system • Interpret plan documents and follow administrative procedures related to benefit calculations packets • Answer calls from participants; record calls; follow-up with research on participant questions and paperwork for file • Prepare change and new pension starts for trust submission • Participate in administrative consulting projects , as required • Analyze and solve problems related to the administration of pension plans, and develop solutions; • Serve as a resource person for the client; • Manage workload and priorities, and coordinate certain projects. Show less



Bally Total Fitness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Fitness Director

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Primary Role of the Personal Training Director is to drive personal training revenue and profitability at the club levels as defined by the company and immediate supervisor. Other Duties include; • Recruiting and Staff Development: Conduct interviews. Mentor and develop personal trainers to company expectations, assist in teaching PT Fundamentals Workshop. Train Personal training staff on Proper workout procedures. • Lead Management: Oversee the development and distribution of leads. Manage training floor lead generation, Organize and conduct at least one special event per week. • Business Administration: Implement all personal training procedures and use of essential forms for operations and cash management , inspect and verify all redemption reports and daily client reports daily. Review and manage personal training expenses via personal training net cash flow report , audit and authorize personal training payroll. Show less



Aon

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Services Representative

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2005

  Hewitt and Associates is a Third party outsourcing company that deals with fortune 500 companies such as Fed-ex , Verizon and Continental Airlines. My duties included Customer service aid to Employees of Verizon who had questions about their health benefits thru their company. Other duties included: • Analyze and solve problems related to the administration of Health and Welfare plans, and develop solutions. • Serve as a resource person for the client. • Point Person for health and welfare escalated issues. • Manage workload and priorities, and coordinate certain projects. • Modify systems and procedures in order to enhance the efficiency of the work methods involved • I often was asked to help with special projects within Verizon and also helped other teams during crisis situations Show less