Experience

Reliance Global Logistics

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Reliance was built on the idea that a client is not just an account number or a shipment. We value our clients and believe that trust is built through relationships, and behind every relationship are people. Reliance strives to be an integral part of our clients' business, and aims to cultivate lasting partnerships. In an age of technology and automation, you can trust that people are the cornerstone of our business. We believe there is nothing better than receiving superior customer service along with competitive rates. Reliance Global Logistics is a full service third party logistics provider (3PL) with coverage across the U.S., Canada, Mexico as well as non-contiguous U.S. locations, and international coverage. Our experienced transportation and logistics professionals are at your disposal and we pride ourselves on offering world-class customer service to our clients. No customer or shipment is too big or too small, and we guarantee to take every opportunity to earn your business. Show less



C12 Business Forums

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • 2018 - Present



Traffic Tech

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Business Development

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015



Horizon Lines

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • May 2013 - Nov 2014

  I was tasked with launching and managing the logistics division for Horizon Lines in Charleston, SC. With general managment responsibilities including P&L, I recruited and trained both sales and operational employees to a team of 14 and grew top line revenue to $10MM within a year. Horizon Lines was a domestic ocean shipping company that was an industry leader since 1956, when it introduced ocean-borne containerization and forever changed maritime transportation. I was tasked with launching and managing the logistics division for Horizon Lines in Charleston, SC. With general managment responsibilities including P&L, I recruited and trained both sales and operational employees to a team of 14 and grew top line revenue to $10MM within a year. Horizon Lines was a domestic ocean shipping company that was an industry leader since 1956, when it introduced ocean-borne containerization and forever changed maritime transportation.



Echo Global Logistics

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Apr 2012 - May 2013

  As the Branch Sales Operations Manager, I assisted the Branch Manager with the management of the Atlanta Branch of Echo Global, which consisted of 60 employees, by taking an active role in the recruiting, training, and interviewing processes, in addition to other general office functions. My other responsibilities included creating the Sales Operations Model and launching the Sales Operations Department, as well as collaborating with the Sales Managers to improve on office operations and execute sales strategies for new and existing clients. During my tenure, the business unit grew to $30M in annual revenue. Show less

• • Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

  My main objective was to research prospective clients through various online data collection and lead generation tools and secure new business by selling Echo Global as a multi-modal, top-tier transportation management company through phone conversations, WebEx presentations and site visits. In addition, I was promoted to take on the responsibility of Sales Mentor whereby I monitored the progress and assisted with the development of newly trained sales representatives, all while achieving superior account retention. Modes included: Full Truckload (Dry and Reefer), Partial Truckload/Volume, LTL, Intermodal, International and Domestic Ocean and Air, as well as Expedited. Generated consistent revenues in excess of $125K-$150K on a monthly basis with strong profit margins. Show less



Asheford Funding Group, LLC

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Loan Officer

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2010

  As an independent loan officer, I had to develop and maintain relationships with attorneys, settlement agents, real estate agents and developers as well as network with professional groups while building a client base. Keeping abreast of current guidelines, I performed credit and financial analysis on prospective clients to ensure eligibility for financing, educated borrowers on various loan products and guided them through home purchases and refinances. I originated and funded an average of $1M in residential mortgages on a monthly basis. Show less



Sharpe Mortgage

• United States
• Financial Services

• Assistant Loan Officer

  • Apr 2007 - Nov 2008

  While assisting a Senior Loan Officer in managing their business, I built a foundation of knowledge in the residential mortgage brokerage industry. My duties included assisting in the origination of approximately 20 residential mortgage loans per month, completing Uniform Residential Loan Applications with prospective borrowers, and monitoring the loan process from application to closing. While assisting a Senior Loan Officer in managing their business, I built a foundation of knowledge in the residential mortgage brokerage industry. My duties included assisting in the origination of approximately 20 residential mortgage loans per month, completing Uniform Residential Loan Applications with prospective borrowers, and monitoring the loan process from application to closing.



New Century Mortgage

• United States
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Funding Associate

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2007

  In this entry-level role, I worked with mortgage processors to ensure loans were ready for closing, prepared closing documents, relayed appropriate information to closing agents, as well as funded residential mortgages. In this entry-level role, I worked with mortgage processors to ensure loans were ready for closing, prepared closing documents, relayed appropriate information to closing agents, as well as funded residential mortgages.