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Hiram, Georgia, Us

PKD Logistics is a leading provider of freight forwarding and logistics services and solutions worldwide. Whether you need ocean, ground or air freight transport, we will work with our global freight partners to determine the right transport solution and deliver unmatched customer service that meets your highest expectations. Through our NVOCC Division, 1st Serve Logistics, Inc., we negotiate direct contracts with all major steamship lines to leverage our total volumes to ensure we move your cargo at the most competitive rates.NVOCC Division 1st Serve Logistics, Inc.FMC No. 028325N SCAC Code FSUF

Esbjerg, Dk

Responsible for the operations involved in the execution of all US origin Export Reefer shipments and Ocean Exports (non-reefer controlled by the Miami team). Managed a team of 10 operations personnel inclusive of 2 Assistant Managers responsible for Booking and Documentation teams. Tangential responsibilities inclusive of support of Sales Efforts, Freight Procurement, Carrier Relations, Customer Service associated with NVOCC and Freight Forwarding Operations.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Responsible for all NVOCC and Freight Forwarding Operations: Inclusive of International Pricing for all Import and Export Shipments, contract Negotiations, Intermodal Drayage Capacity Management, Carrier Relations, Customer Service, Management of Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, C-TPAT, and Logistics Management Agreements with up to 6 direct reports.

Responsible for All Operations (Excluding Corporate Accounting) inclusive of Domestic and International Logistics, Documentation, Freight Forwarding and Customer Service.My duties included Corporate Contract Management , Vendor Management and Freight Negotiations as well as the direct management of personnel including 1 Logistics Manager, 1 Documentation Manager and their subordinates. All were actively engaged in the execution and sales support of both International and Domestic shipments associated with approximately 40 Million USD in annual sales of primarily Frozen Proteins: Poultry/ Pork shipments to China Hong Kong, Africa, Central America and U.S. Domestic Destinations including Puerto Rico.

São Paulo, São Paulo, Br

Responsibilities included management of the International Logistics, Documentation and Operational activities of shipments of Beef, Pork and Poultry initially for all Transatlantic Destinations (Europe, Africa and Middle East) and subsequently for the Trans-America Destinations (North America, Central and South America). Each of these assigned regions respectively represented the responsibility for approximately 1/3 of the export tonnage for JBS USA and this included the management of Direct Reports of up to 10 Regional Logistics and Documentation personnel.My duties at JBS also included management of Ocean Contracts, primary responsibility for U.S. East Coast Drayage capacity as well as Break-Bulk vessel operations.During my tenure, the JBS USA International Logistics Department consisted of a 45 person team with 5 Managers and 1 Department Head. This team was responsible for export shipments that exceeded the equivalent of 50,000 FEU’s combined for Swift Beef, Swift Pork and Pilgrim’s

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Responsibilities encompassed all International Logistics, Documentation and operations associated with the execution of International Sales for Pilgrim’s Pride, Inc.My Direct Reports included up to 4 Logistics Managers, 1 Documentation Manager, 8 Logistics Coordinators, 5 Documentation Coordinators and 3 Order Entry Specialists.My responsibilities included Rate Negotiations / Contract Management, Payables and Vendor Management for vendors associated with the execution of International Sales and inclusive of all Freight Forwarding activities.During my tenure, annual corporate records were established for tonnage shipped internationally representing almost 2 billion lbs. and the reduction of inventories pending for export.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Responsible for the management of operational functions (Logistics / Documentation) for all shipments of product (Frozen Proteins, Fruits, Vegetables & French Fries) originating in North America destined for China, North Asia, Pacific Asia and Pacific Islands destination regions including the management of up to 3 Logistics Managers and up to 6 Operations Specialists. Prior to my departure, my teams were responsible for all operational functions for any AJC shipments of products from North America to all Asian / Pacific Rim destination regions and my operational responsibilities were also expanded to include the corporate management of all “Surface Transportation” including Railroads, Trucking / Drayage and Cold Storage vendors.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Primarily responsible for the transportation and export compliance of assigned shipments of Frozen Poultry, all Frozen Fruit & Vegetables, all Hardwood Lumber shipments to various foreign destinations including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia and others.Responsibilities included coordination of all export shipments to various foreign destinations: communication with supplier on availability and origin of product , determination of best methods of conveyance including inland, rail and ocean transportation, negotiation of rates , tracking of shipments and problem resolutions as well as responsibility for customer correspondence, claims processing, data entry and trade support.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program