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Levallois-Perret, France, Fr

Lead GEODIS’s $130MM domestic freight brokerage division, overseeing 100+ employees across Carrier Sales, Customer Sales, and Operations teams in three offices, focused on maximizing scalability and growth.• Architected a robust operating structure balancing customer and carrier sales, optimizing support, and managing near-shoring staffing partnerships.• Strategically guided growth initiatives, resulting in a 75% gross revenue increase and a 96% net revenue boost from 2021 to 2024.• Cultivated intercompany synergies across Freight Forwarding, Warehousing, and Transportation operations, retaining $46MM in revenue from 2021 to 2024 that would have otherwise shifted to competitors.• Directed post-acquisition integration of Velocity Transport and Gilbert Logistics, seamlessly merging operations, systems, and branding within a 1-year target, achieving strong post-merger alignment.

Levallois-Perret, France, Fr

Levallois-Perret, France, Fr

Led all HR functions for a rapidly expanding freight brokerage subsidiary of McLane, contributing to a high-performance culture and fostering a positive employee experience.• Orchestrated recruitment and onboarding processes for a workforce that grew 195% in 2020, achieving a 15% reduction in turnover despite rapid expansion.• Championed employee engagement initiatives, earning recognition from the Dallas Business Journal as a Top 20 Best Midsize Place to Work in DFW.• Collaborated with front-line managers to develop actionable strategies for performance, talent development, and recruitment, providing weekly updates to senior leadership.• Managed employee relations, HR compliance, and risk mitigation, including partnership with internal/external counsel and representation at TWC hearings.• Established a near-shoring partnership with Rapido Solutions Group, enhancing operational hours and reducing employment costs.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Pioneered recruiting and training strategies for a growing asset-based transportation company, optimizing talent acquisition and employee development programs.• Built strong partnerships with stakeholders to shape recruitment strategies and improve Talent Acquisition capabilities.• Personally recruited for key positions, leveraging industry networks and competitive insights to attract top talent.• Implemented a college recruitment strategy and launched an internship program, fostering a sustainable talent pipeline.• Launched the first Learning Management System (LMS), creating customized e-learning modules with Articulate 360 for onboarding and continuous development.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Excelled in both leadership and individual contributor roles, driving recruitment for engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and HR roles in highly competitive markets.• Led and mentored recruiters, ensuring year-over-year branch growth and individual achievement in recruiting excellence.• Conducted thorough assessments to match candidates with target profiles, using behavioral and technical interview techniques.• Recognized at annual awards conferences in 2013, 2014, and 2015 for top individual production and consistent operational excellence.