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Northville, MI

Detroit, MI

• Led engagements with clients to understand operational requirements concerning global transportation and logistics. Assess existing structure and processes to devise innovative solutions to reduce transit times, cut.
• Achieved successful US Governmental implementation of Foreign Trade Zone status for two corporate sites.
• Led US Customs Compliance initiatives to insure processes and procedures comply with CT-PAT requirements.
• Developed successful US Coast Guard Facility Security Plan as Facility Security Officer for development of international waterfront terminal.

Hidalgo, TX

• Directed 35 logistics personnel in the overall management of U.S. Customs Brokerage and worldwide forwarding operations.
• Implemented process improvements which resulted in an increase of productivity by over 50%.
• Led consulting division with clients to implement Customs Compliance Programs.
• Lead successful Quality Certification under Primus Labs GMP for Food Safety.

Belleville, MI

• Led team of 125 logistics professionals within a 24/7 international automotive parts packing project inside 125,000+ sq ft facility.
• Overall management of U.S. Customs Brokerage and worldwide Freight Forwarding operations.
• Developed and implemented $45 million budget which increased profits to over $1 million EBIT.
• Created all metrics and KPI's for quality and productivity systems.
• Developed IT programs and implemented bar code technology to increase productivity.

Detroit, MI

• Overall management of administration and operations at this international marine terminal.
• Start-up of Cold Storage Bonded Warehouse for Customs Quota goods.
• Design and implement programs for U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse Logistics operations.
• U.S. Customs consultant for affiliated companies.
• Successful designation of Renaissance Zone Tax Free Status on 23 acre industrial park.

Detroit, MI

• Established General Purpose FTZ / International Warehouse and Distribution firm.
• Created and controlled $25 million annual budget.
• Negotiated all revenue contracts with diverse, globally focused customer base.
• Established U.S. Customs Compliance programs for firm and customers.
• Management of all transportation through sister company O-J Transport.
• Created logistics programs for growing international clientele.

Detroit, MI

Responsibilities and Professional Achievements:* Created successful start up U.S. Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding firm, specializing in international logistics. * Designed and implemented first proprietary Border Cargo Release Program in conjunction with U.S. Customs Service, Washington, D.C. * Established multiple office operations in the states.

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