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San Jose, California, Us

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

Responsible for the overall logistics strategy and execution of our iron-air battery from manufacturing to customer delivery.

Austin, Texas, Us

Program management of strategic operational initiatives for outbound finished vehicle logistics and parts logistics. Main focus was on management of the North American claims program for both finished vehicles and freight. Prior projects included: carrier performance, internal delivery and logistics hotline, finished vehicle middle mile logistics (rail).

Austin, Texas, Us

Operational execution and management of finished vehicle outbound logistics. Managed the launch of Model 3 . Implemented complex outbound yard operational strategies. Collaborated with the delivery teams, carriers and logistics analysts to ensure a successful launch. Spearheaded multiple time constrained projects.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Managed Truck, Rail and Multi-modal movement of new & used cars across the country with a laser-sharp focus to executing on-time shipments and delivering end-to-end service. Facilitated interactions and communications between Loup Logistics (Formerly ShipCarsNow), our carriers and customers, realizing stellar customer service. Supplied accurate quotes and dispatched shipments, making certain to maximize profitability to the enterprise. Generated customer & carrier registrations and orders as well as assisted with customer & carrier inquiries and problem resolution. Proactively managed and intervened as necessary to minimize shipment delays with our contracted carriers and railroad partners. Acted as a leader on the operations team, serving as the subject matter expert on rail and truck operations.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Managed active caseload of roughly 200 files and 5 major clients, facilitating all aspects of clients' international relocation process. Ensured high level of assignee and client satisfaction by maintaining service levels that exceed expectations. Managed supplier relations, investigating and resolving any issues between relocating employee and vendor. Participated in new client sales presentations. Partnered with colleagues in new client implementation. Part of the teams that led to 3 new key client acquisitions. Completed new client file transitions, ensuring a smooth transfer to NEI and their services for both client and current assignees. Resolved client and assignee problems on a day to day basis, ensuring satisfaction and resolution of problems. Administered client's policy and participated in a team that led to increased cost savings to a client from policy changes and enhancements.

Brookfield, Wisc., Us

Personally managed active caseload of 30-40 files, administering all aspects of relocation process and Global Mobility policy administration for employees seeking permanent transfers, work permits, and temporary overseas placements. Assisted workers with repatriation efforts after completing international assignments. Maintained familiarity with visa, work permit, and tax compliance requirements for a wide variety of countries. Contributed to the definition, updating, and management of department policies. Coordinated compensation-related issues with HR compensation staff for localizations. Successfully completed relocation projects for 16 expatriates and 9 third-country nationals, including managers, directors, senior vice presidents, and executives. Contributed to implementation of online tool to track assignee expenses. Worked on project with finance colleagues around the world as well as with internal technology department staff and third-party vendor representatives. Assisted with integrating company's new acquisitions (personnel resources). Worked up costings, cost comparisons, and pre-departure projections for relocation of company data center from the U.K. to Germany (affecting 15 employees). Established relationship with international shipping vendor as well as continue to facilitate relationships with immigration, tax, on-site relocation, and finance suppliers. Investigated and resolved problems between relocating employees and vendors. Negotiated contracts to ensure costs are controlled (especially related to finding homes abroad, air travel expenses, and shipping household goods). Suggested numerous productivity improvement initiatives designed to save time and money, including a paperless reimbursement process for expatriates, centralization of tracking/reporting tools into one database, and using digital files for archiving data

Master Of Arts, International Policy Studies; International Development

Master'S Degree, French Language & Civilization

Ba, French, Spanish, International Relations