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Cave Creek, AZ, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Restructuring national teams to focus on non-asset transportation growth.CONSULTANT · BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• STRATEGIC PLANNING
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
• NEGOTIATION Brought in to drive growth and streamline operations to focus on highly profitable non-asset transportation growth.
• Creating Culture to facilitate Rapid and Sustainable Growth, Quick to respond to Changing Market
• Developed and implemented strategic business plans to grow the company from $23M to $50 over 3 years.

Hired to drive growth in $500M brokerage division, educating enterprise in Direct Connection’s operations methodology to spark a focus on accountability aligned with industry trends. Integrated assets, ideas, and practices division-wide while maintaining Direct Connection’s record as go-to player in food industry lanes.✔ OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Outperformed.

Founded venture with vision of providing reliable service in chaotic market. Championed customer-centered, efficient approach that raised drivers’ morale by treating them as central to the team. Partnered with asset-based trucking firm, then bought out partner and transitioned to brokerage model. Won contracts with named customers despite having no.

Hired to take over owner’s responsibilities at local transport brokerage firm specializing in produce. Praised by owner as a “business development natural” – discovering a passion for transportation along the way.✔ TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS: Learned key insights in transportation business while climbing to $500,000+ annual gross profit.✔ STARTUPS.

Traveled across the western United States and Canada as a management consultant and operations adviser to startups and mature enterprises. Worked with top stakeholders to develop customized solutions matching their challenges and goals.✔ MANAGEMENT CONSULTING: Grew reputation as trusted advisor with deep industry insight.✔ OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP: Evolved.

Led market analysis and influenced top Riser Food executives to throw support behind development of new Detroit division. Led full evaluation of cost, logistics, personnel, and sales opportunities – and then personally coordinated the new site launch.✔ STARTUPS: Pioneered division and cultivated it to #1 revenue nationwide at $1M in shipments weekly..

Recruited to lead HRI division in 3rd-generation enterprise needing operational and financial discipline. Collaborated with management consultants to determine best steps and support HRI closure. As part of the reorganization strategy, transformed retail into a value engine that sustained long-term profitability.✔ TURNAROUNDS: Brought in 200+ accounts.