Experience

Continental Industries Group, Inc.

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager, Bulk Commodities - Latin America

  • Jul 2017 - Present

  Serve as primary leadership force for bulk commodities movement into Latin America. Manage the logistics cycle from vessel chartering and pre- / post-fixtures activity until final delivery of cargo, ensuring optimal coverage and resources in regions lacking in logistics infrastructure. Serve as primary leadership force for bulk commodities movement into Latin America. Manage the logistics cycle from vessel chartering and pre- / post-fixtures activity until final delivery of cargo, ensuring optimal coverage and resources in regions lacking in logistics infrastructure.



Caravelle International LLC

• Greater New York City Area

• Consultant - International Shipping & Logistics

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Deliver guidance and support to customers in building and strengthening international logistics and distribution networks. Oversee planning, sourcing, and service provider management. Assess client needs and deliver full-lifecycle solutions, leveraging resources across the value chain. Deliver guidance and support to customers in building and strengthening international logistics and distribution networks. Oversee planning, sourcing, and service provider management. Assess client needs and deliver full-lifecycle solutions, leveraging resources across the value chain.



Possehl Erzkontor GmbH

• Greater New York City Area

• Senior Chartering & Operations Manager - Americas

  • Mar 2010 - Dec 2015

  Recruited to build international shipping and logistics network for company affiliates in United States, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. Led 8-person management team overseeing more than 20 employees. Coordinated vessel chartering, pre- and post-fixtures activities, container booking, customs clearance, storage and final delivery. Boosted sales by over $8 million, securing new business in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Managed $25 million in key accounts including CPMC Cellulose, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, JBS Group and Peñoles Group. Established strategic alliances with local distributors and logistics providers throughout Latin America, ensuring door-to-door service despite limited infrastructure. Reduced inventory levels and strengthened cash flow by serving as part cargo charterer with multiple shipping lines, allowing more frequent small-volume shipments. Saved $.5 million per year by forging long-term contracts with container carriers and terminals. Show less



ACC Resources Co., LP - Sino American Shipping

• Greater New York City Area

• International Logistics Manager - South America

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2010

  Promoted to oversee logistics in South America as leader of elite remote team operating in Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. Managed key accounts including Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Peñoles Group, generating over $15 million in annual sales. Coordinated shipment planning, customs clearance, inventory and delivery of more than .5 million tons per year of dry bulk and break-bulk cargo. Forged key partnerships with specialized ship owners, negotiating company’s 1st long-term contracts of affreightment, reducing freight costs and increasing bottom-line revenue. Measurably reduced claims and product losses of cargo by operating specialized vessels and renegotiating stevedoring contracts in ports worldwide, significantly improving service quality. Assessed conditions in each country, adjusting operations to adapt to regional challenges. Show less



ACC Resources Co. LP

• Campinas Area, Brazil

• Logistics Manager - Brazil

  • Mar 2004 - Oct 2007

  Chosen to build inland logistics network in Brazil from ground up. Recruited, hired, and trained elite 4-person management team coordinating distribution efforts nationwide. Served as last line of expedited support for claims resolution issues. Built and managed comprehensive logistics infrastructure overseeing import, warehousing and distribution of over 150 industrial mineral and chemical products throughout Brazil. Established 6 high-volume distribution centers delivering to over 100 customers nationwide. Secured optimal terms in negotiation of long-term service contracts with port terminals, freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses and trucking companies, saving significant costs. Continually monitored service quality, implementing crisis response strategies as needed to ensure continuity of service and on-time delivery despite challenging conditions. Recruited diverse team of logistics professionals with local knowledge of key regions. Show less



Saint-Gobain Brasil

• Brazil
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Analyst - Imports

  • Jan 2003 - Feb 2004

  Spearheaded logistics for imported parts and raw materials. Negotiated with supplier networks, shipping lines, freight forwarders, transportation companies, and warehousing firms. Played key role in international logistics bidding process, achieving significant cost savings on logistics services as key representative of ceramics and plastics division. Slashed costs significantly by developing streamlined logistics for break-bulk materials. Implemented seasonal logistics strategy that reduced cost of ceramics and plastics logistics. Show less



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting and Financial Auditing Trainee

  • Jul 2002 - Dec 2002

  Part of the 2002 trainee program. Participated on the accounting and financial auditing of several international companies, such as Robert Bosch, Benteler Automotive and Bandag. Part of the 2002 trainee program. Participated on the accounting and financial auditing of several international companies, such as Robert Bosch, Benteler Automotive and Bandag.



RR Donnelley Brasil

• Brazil
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Trainee

  • Feb 2001 - Jun 2002

  Part of a specialized team responsible for building company’s Latin American marketing division, assessing market for potential M&As and developing regional marketing plans. Part of a specialized team responsible for building company’s Latin American marketing division, assessing market for potential M&As and developing regional marketing plans.