Merati is a vertically integrated modular home builder and sustainable community developer creating a network of micro factories for assembly in partnership with developers

In my current role, I develop and launch full-service operations and logistics management company serving small to large companies across multiple business operations, supply chain, and logistics solutions to facilitate increase in profitability, service capabilities, and operating efficiencies. I also oversee business development through client relationship management and referrals, providing expertise in business optimization, supply chain, procurement, inventory, process improvement, negotiating client and 3PL contracts, and managing multiple system implementation projects.● Forged relationships with 50+ companies ranging from large aerospace, mid-size technology, and small consumer businesses, driving cost efficiencies, increased revenue, and productivity through business optimization.● Communicated with client leadership teams to outline business requirements, delivering actionable recommendations and projects across 15+ companies, contributing to overall cost reductions of $50M and revenue growth of over 100%.● Improved productivity by 50%+ through development and documentation of metrics and data-driven recommendations to facilitate decision-making on staffing, business development, revenue growth, and cost savings strategies.● Cultivated strong relationships within the Cannabis sector to support development of business infrastructure and help establish SOPs and distribution strategies for the emerging legal Cannabis industry.

As Executive Vice President of Suddath Global Logistics, played key role in combining two companies and launching a new division, a diversified transportation, warehousing and logistics enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $420 million. Developed a strategic vision for each of its primary functions including warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, transportation, and international freight forwarding.

Here, I directed operations across multiple distribution, fulfillment, back office, reverse logistics, and call center solutions for the consumer electronics industry.● Led five production plant relocations for a Fortune 100 company over five years while maintaining plants in optimal production.● Created a testing center for 500,000 units requiring testing, retrofitting, and repackaging including hiring 100+ laborers, supervisor process reviews and work stations.● Designed and integrated logistics management service to an international theme park builder with full responsibilities for planning entire logistics process of OS&E and FF&F from point of purchase to installation.● Led global commercial space and communication deployment operation transporting satellites, launch support equipment, ground station deployment, and related equipment to French Guiana, Cape Canaveral, Kazakhstan, China, Japan, and Brazil for ground station facilities. ● Maintained P&L responsibilities and development operations for major global 3PL.● Supported consolidation of two companies and launching new division, a diversified transportation, warehousing, and logistics enterprise with annual revenues exceeding $420M.● Spearheaded customer logistics projects in multiple industries, utilizing 19 warehouses; initiated a full-range of client services including turnkey fulfillment of large-scale distribution and project management services, 24/7 online data reporting, transaction processing, and forward-and-reverse logistics, as well as turnkey e-commerce logistics.

As Vice president of Century Trade & Transportation, directed large logistical projects for the Space & Communication, Consumer Electronics, Defense, Hospitality and Development industries. Developed military household division from zero to $3 million/month in revenue and a commercial household good forwarding operation to $4 million annually.