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Bradenton, Florida, United States

Optimization and Cost Reduction:Focus on optimizing and reducing transportation costs through strategic planning and forecasting of the supply chain’s cargo flow. This involves ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining transparency in operations and reporting.Carrier Portfolio Management:Enhance the inbound carrier portfolio by strategically eliminating and adding carriers to increase service level performance and improve customer service. Support leadership by leading Request… Show more Optimization and Cost Reduction:Focus on optimizing and reducing transportation costs through strategic planning and forecasting of the supply chain’s cargo flow. This involves ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining transparency in operations and reporting.Carrier Portfolio Management:Enhance the inbound carrier portfolio by strategically eliminating and adding carriers to increase service level performance and improve customer service. Support leadership by leading Request for Proposals (RFPs) for carrier portfolio improvements, aiming to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance partnerships.Performance Metrics Development:Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance operational and financial performance. Operational Management:Oversee all aspects of inbound transportation operations for North America, covering intermodal and truckload services. Manage air freight imports and special logistics inbound projects, along with the daily operations of forwarders and 3rd Party Logistics (3PLs). Negotiate and set shipping rates, ensuring effective carrier management to maintain streamlined and efficient transportation workflows.Team Development and Leadership:Develop the inbound transportation team through process improvements, reallocation of tasks and responsibilities, and extensive coaching and training. Lead the team in alignment with strategic goals, conducting quarterly reviews with service providers, and developing strategies in collaboration with the Director of Inbound Transportation.Technology Integration and Process Automation:Complete and enhance the configuration of the Transportation Management System (TMS) to scale automation, and assist with the implementation and configuration of FourKites. This initiative aims to leverage technology to streamline operations, enhance data quality, and improve decision-making processes. Show less

Gigafactory Texas

Spearheaded the successful launch of Gigafactory Texas' inbound logistics operations, achieving a milestone increase from zero to over 3,000 car sets weekly.Devised and executed an innovative 'Warehouse on Wheels' program, encompassing over 900 trailers.Trusted with the comprehensive revamp of the global ocean import supply chain for Texas, effectively eliminating detention and demurrage, while launching three substantial external warehouses totaling 350,000… Show more Spearheaded the successful launch of Gigafactory Texas' inbound logistics operations, achieving a milestone increase from zero to over 3,000 car sets weekly.Devised and executed an innovative 'Warehouse on Wheels' program, encompassing over 900 trailers.Trusted with the comprehensive revamp of the global ocean import supply chain for Texas, effectively eliminating detention and demurrage, while launching three substantial external warehouses totaling 350,000 sqft.Demonstrated leadership prowess, managing a diverse team of three logistics analysts, & one outbound operations specialist. Show less

Gigafactory Texas

Managed three high-value logistics operations: the Southwest regional inbound production logistics to Fremont factory, the U.S. Cross-dock export operation, and the vital ocean export production lane from North America to Gigafactory Shanghai.

Gigafactory Nevada

Orchestrated and managed the most substantial air project in Tesla's history, facilitating 1,428 full truckloads of cargo across 160 days from North America to China.Spearheaded the optimization of all recurring Gigafactory Nevada lanes, yielding total annual savings of $1.2 million.Made a noteworthy contribution of $467,221 in 2019 towards a team goal of $1 million for AdHoc cost reduction project, showcasing strong efficiency and cost management acumen.

Gigafactory Nevada

Designed and successfully launched factory outbound operations, establishing a benchmark for operational excellence. Responsible for production outbound, energy, service, and MRB, showcasing multi-dimensional operational expertise.Drove a staggering 6,800% operational growth over a 28-month period, reflecting strong strategic planning and execution.Authored and instituted 8 comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), facilitating consistency and efficiency across all… Show more Designed and successfully launched factory outbound operations, establishing a benchmark for operational excellence. Responsible for production outbound, energy, service, and MRB, showcasing multi-dimensional operational expertise.Drove a staggering 6,800% operational growth over a 28-month period, reflecting strong strategic planning and execution.Authored and instituted 8 comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), facilitating consistency and efficiency across all processesImplemented all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor, measure, and improve performance, reinforcing a culture of continual improvement. Show less

Sacramento, California, United States

Distinguished as a top-performing Loan Originator from 2012 to 2014, consistently surpassing sales targets, cross-selling objectives, and qualifying for monthly and annual bonuses, demonstrating unmatched sales mastery.Excelled in driving substantial business growth, with a monthly average of closed business at $1.2 million and a record-breaking month of $3.17 million, underscoring a robust track record of sales success.Exhibited comprehensive understanding of residential… Show more Distinguished as a top-performing Loan Originator from 2012 to 2014, consistently surpassing sales targets, cross-selling objectives, and qualifying for monthly and annual bonuses, demonstrating unmatched sales mastery.Excelled in driving substantial business growth, with a monthly average of closed business at $1.2 million and a record-breaking month of $3.17 million, underscoring a robust track record of sales success.Exhibited comprehensive understanding of residential mortgage markets, skillfully consulting, structuring, pricing, managing, and closing residential purchase and refinance business.Proficient in detailed financial and credit data analysis, adeptly matching client needs and objectives with suitable loan programs while mitigating risk. Displayed exceptional financial acumen and customer-focused approach to loan origination. Show less