Advising and creating logistics process and solutions for companies with goods and services offered on an E-Commerce platform. From Start Ups to established businesses, improving your LTL and White Glove Delivery services with efficiency and competitive pricing. Partnered with international and domestic transporters that are well vetted and experienced in specific shipping methods. Acting as a logistics department for start-ups, offering all of the needed services, while saving them on freight and hiring costs.

Created and Implemented the first in-house Logistics Team. With more than 4,000 established sellers of Antique/Vintage, New/Custom, and MTO Furnishings, Fashion, Fine Art and Fine Jewelry dealers within this International Marketplace. Servicing dealers in over 45 countries, and buyers in over 100 countries, a team of 2 grew to a team of 15, overseeing more than 1k White Glove, Freight and Parcel shipments weekly, from order confirmation to post-delivery. Provided a seamless selling and buying experience for both dealers and sellers.Created process and integrated with trade, support and account management teams. Managed domestic and international specialists teams. Tested and evaluated new carriers and alternative shipping options. Analyzed metrics to evaluate team success, areas of improvement and growth potential to increase volume.

Created and Implemented Logistics services for private members club with international locations, growing with 3-4 new clubs yearly. Worked with designers on transportation budgets for all company furnishings from restaurants to hotels and spas. Consolidated container and LCL shipments from worldwide purchases to design projects in Chicago, Istanbul, Berlin, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Offered logistics solutions for replenishment orders needed in spas and restaurants. Decreased shipping costs by over 400% for consolidated shipments and brokerage fees.

As one of the first 5 company employees of this social commerce company, developing and implementing all Post Sales operations and logistics for pre-launch and launch phases. Launching white-glove furniture fulfillment and adding ecommerce fulfillment over the course of the first 3 months. Key Accomplishments:• Responsible for handling all logistics for annual sales in the amount of $120 MM, managing a team of 4 direct reports and other indirect reports in cross-functional roles.• Negotiating and implementing all contracts for all transportation used, including UPS and Fed Ex, as well as other high-stake holder shipping companies. • Implementing In-Home Delivery, including White Glove and Blanket Wrap services, LTL Freight, International Sea and Airfreight, and Courier services. • Purchasing and managing all inventory; starting with no inventory (sell-first only) and developing an inventory of $120MM over the course of 18 months, accounting for 70% of sales during holiday season and continuing with balance of sales staying as sell-first. • Developing and managing a budget of over $500K a month; setting shipping rates and handling fees.• Educating team members on international commerce processes, to include shipping, customs policies, and restrictions.• Liaising with customer support, supplier relations, merchandising, production, and warehouse teams to drive efficient and effective processes to benefit cross-functional units within the company.

Serving on executive management board, responsible for all inventory and logistics for this international home furnishings retailer, overseeing all warehouse and store inventory operations. Key Accomplishments:• Implementing all logistics for inventory and transportation for over $15M in annual sales.• Overseeing 4 direct report staff, 3 warehousing team members, and supporting a store staff of 85 employees, ensuring satisfied customer service across multiple channels of service and sales support.• With inventory valued at approximately $3.5MM, overseeing domestic and internationally shipping and inbound freight from 10 different countries; developing and maintaining relationships with shipping companies, importers, freight forwarders, and U.S. customs.• Reorganizing and running bi-annual physical inventories to cut company shrinkage by 120% in the first year; progressing into the development of company-wide procedures to address inventory and sales functions.

Reporting directly to CEO, managing all functions of operations for this international tabletop and giftware manufacturer and distributor.Key Accomplishments:• Directing operations for the approximately $8MM in annual sales for retail, wholesale, and design trade. • Managing a 10K square foot warehouse, with 8 direct reports, shipping to domestic locations and receiving inbound shipments from 7 countries. • Responsible for rebuilding entire inventory purchasing procedures, decreasing inventory costs by 55%. • Setting annual purchasing budgets for all departments and managing inventory, customer service, and accounts receivable staff. • Acting as primary point of contact on domestic and international customer site visits, for various lithographers and manufacturers.• Creating a consignment program with connoisseur shops to further mitigate inventory costs and generating business opportunities for growth and profitability.• Managing a customer base of over 5000 accounts, running physical inventory for all warehouses, showrooms, and manufacturers plants.• Handling a bi-annual back room sale at the International Furniture Market, increasing revenue by 80%.