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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Oversee the Operations of all of SSL activities in the U.S. with emphasis on all transportation and distribution activities within the region. Direct the daily activities at our various warehouses and distribution centers along with delivery, shipping, and general inventory management.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Orlando, Florida

Responsible for Ocean Carriers yearly contract negotiations in excess of 48K TEUS. Manage and develop business relationship with top global and regional shipping lines executives. Ravago Americas was ranked #23 in the Journal of Commerce top 100 US exporters of 2018.Increased the drayage and trucking capacity to ensure proper coverage is obtained while lowering overall transportation cost. Develop long term strategy that will ensure no disruptions on the day to day drayage operations… Show more Responsible for Ocean Carriers yearly contract negotiations in excess of 48K TEUS. Manage and develop business relationship with top global and regional shipping lines executives. Ravago Americas was ranked #23 in the Journal of Commerce top 100 US exporters of 2018.Increased the drayage and trucking capacity to ensure proper coverage is obtained while lowering overall transportation cost. Develop long term strategy that will ensure no disruptions on the day to day drayage operations between warehouses and port delivery.Established a stricter daily operation control within our associate warehouses to assure timely loading and packaging of material is done in coordination with our trucking companies. Show less

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Consultant to shipping and logistic companies regarding efficient business practices and territory development. Provide a tailor made solution to customs operations, international trade agreement usage (DR-CAFTA, Caricom, Cariforum), and sales growth within the import and export community. Dealt with ocean carriers on behalf of importers to obtain preferential volume contracts.

Oversaw the creation of the NVOCC division of the company, Total Logistics Solution (TLS), from scratch. Handle project cargo, consolidation services, transportation, and customs clearance for various NVOCC principals around the world. I served as administrative support to Mardom Projects which handles over dimension and project cargo for Maritima Dominicana. Supervise the customs department and help implement efficient procedures within the current personnel structure.

Manage the entire import and export operation within the country creating an increase in sales volume along with cost reduction inall departments. Handled the top volume accounts locally and provided liaison effort with our head office in Geneva, Switzerland.Organized the sales department approached toward the market and installed efficient sales methods and follow up procedures.Oversaw the operation and transshipment departments with an average of 20 vessel calls and 6,000… Show more Manage the entire import and export operation within the country creating an increase in sales volume along with cost reduction inall departments. Handled the top volume accounts locally and provided liaison effort with our head office in Geneva, Switzerland.Organized the sales department approached toward the market and installed efficient sales methods and follow up procedures.Oversaw the operation and transshipment departments with an average of 20 vessel calls and 6,000 container moves per month. Elevated the company’s ranking to second in the import market during my first year. Improved year to date volume performance by 21% during my first year and 26% the following year. Exceeded net income budget forecast each year while controlling operational cost and expenses. Established an effective freight cashier department that averaged more than one million a month in freight collection. Implemented a faster shipment notification system which reduced total cost by 60% and produced a saving of $16 K in one year. Show less

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Headed start-up efforts from scratch, making the operations a net sales leader in the Central America division within one year. Managed and ran all sales and marketing efforts for nationwide operations. Identified and developed business opportunities on various SCA products through market research, analyzing potential business trades, and evaluating competition. Motivated the sales force to achieve highest possible profit margin of Away From Home paper products in the Dominican Republic market.… Show more Headed start-up efforts from scratch, making the operations a net sales leader in the Central America division within one year. Managed and ran all sales and marketing efforts for nationwide operations. Identified and developed business opportunities on various SCA products through market research, analyzing potential business trades, and evaluating competition. Motivated the sales force to achieve highest possible profit margin of Away From Home paper products in the Dominican Republic market. Monitored cost reduction and market share. Produced $1Million dollars in net sales during the second year of operation for the company. Obtained a profit increase of 12% ($50 thousand dollars) by requesting a major product replacement. Exceeded sales projections for the first year of operations by 58% by negotiating with smaller companies outside the immediate market; surpassed net earnings forecast for the first year by 43%. Achieved savings of $20 thousand in one year and $30 K the following year by creating a survey of all shipping carriers and locating a particular provider 30% less in expenses and faster in delivery. Conducted field and market studies on all competitors, learning company sizes, direct market information, key player names, and average market prices. The studies resulted in stronger initial start-up and business competition. Show less

Santo Domingo

Maintained a $4 Million sales territory. Administered the high revenue reefer loads as well as the agro industrial trade. Secured a major portion of the commercial and free zone cargo to and from the US East Coast. Provided weekly reports regarding marketing activity and competitors review. Increased sales performance within my territory by 25% in the first six months. Secured the largest number of exclusive service contracts in 1999. Attended international sales conventions and… Show more Maintained a $4 Million sales territory. Administered the high revenue reefer loads as well as the agro industrial trade. Secured a major portion of the commercial and free zone cargo to and from the US East Coast. Provided weekly reports regarding marketing activity and competitors review. Increased sales performance within my territory by 25% in the first six months. Secured the largest number of exclusive service contracts in 1999. Attended international sales conventions and meetings. Show less

Master’S Degree, Maritime Affairs / Shipping Management

Obtained a Masters Degree in Maritime Affairs and Shipping Management. Got the opportunity to attend various shipping and logistics.

Master’S Degree, Marketing

Bachelor’S Degree, Management

High School Diploma, Army Jrotc/Rotc

Activities and Societies: Order of the Sable Leadership and JROTC Training