Securing over $6 million in new revenue from global airlines to help push our US ground linehaul and final mile delivery services. Forward Air Corporation is a leading provider of time-definite logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We have a network terminals located on or near airports in 87 U.S. and Canadian cities and 3 in Mexico, including our central sorting facility in Columbus, Ohio and 11 regional sort centers that create the most effective network in the industry. Since 1995, we have experienced rapid growth in revenue from $63.6 million to $781 million in 2014 through our partner airline programme.

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in driving exponential revenue growth through strategic initiatives, cost control and entrepreneurial flair. Global partnerships in developing industry leading ecommerce services to maximise revenue with the highest service levels through multiple suppliers. Expertise in optimising work flow processes, enhancingproduct positioning, and implementing forward-thinking commercial strategies to achieve results. Proven history of success in building and leading high-performance teams, fostering culture of accountability, and achieving remarkable results. Proficient in negotiating & managing pricing strategies, and maximising profitability. Refined communicator and team leader; staying abreast of industry advancements and executing best practices to drive operational efficiency and business growth on behalf of leading high street brands. Implemented a full distribution process for on line platforms such as Farfetch, Missguided as well as the UK start up of Global-e a market leading cross border supplier.● Drove global partnerships and commercial strategy and enhanced market reach across UK and internationally for Air Express, e-commerce, and Fulfilment product lines, resulting in substantial market share growth and providing expert leadership and planning to clients.● Developed from ground up an industry-leading US e-commerce network and reverse logistics, including start up processing hubs in EMA, Netherlands & US whilst setting new industry standard for operational efficiency.

Formulated and executed innovative marketing strategies for e-commerce to increase brand visibility and sales revenue. Cultivated team of business development managers, instilling robust work culture and fostering professional growth, which significantly enhanced team performance and productivity. Spearheaded new supplier routes to be "best in class". Headeddevelopment of advanced systems for client integration.

Head of European & Middle East sales• Sales & Deployment and training • Systems development for client integration• Rate & contract negotiations• Implementation of site security policy in line with gov aviation regulations• Budgeting, target setting and management reports• Airline liaison and negotiator • Recruitment, training • Facilities selection

MBO from Hunting PLCHunting PLC are a global developer in defence, aviation & OilCreate and develop 3 overseas stations and salesDevelopment, structuring and targeting of UK sales forceSales & marketing, exhibitions Contract negotiations at corporate levelRecruitment & TrainingBudgeting, target setting and management reportsClient development and trainingUS route development

Hunting Cargo AirlinesGeneration of new sales in the midlands, north and northern Ireland delivering £5million in new business.Develop existing business by partnering small businesses and developing their sales portfolio and staff training.Management of key accounts across the UK negotiating at all levelsAirline liaisons and product developmentSpecific Route development to and from the UK, US & Eastern bloc countriesNew product development, marketingSales & Customer service trainingExceeded all new business targets set

Developed and held the major share of the UK Courier/Wholesale market via GFS network•Oversee regional branch operations•Responsible for UK sales force•Development of european freighter network in conjunction with European Aviation Transport (DHL)•Manage and develop major contracts with multi modal forwarders, automotive manufacturers & overnight independent courier companies in order to utilise available aircraft capacity•Freighter aircraft charters – Boeing 727 – Lockheed L188 – Airbus A300 B2•Staff development, training & recruitment•Ground handling operations