Rob Ashmore Email & Phone Number

London, Canada Metropolitan Area

I’m excited to announce that I have joined Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF) as their newest Business Development Manager, also offering the services of the Manitoulin Group of Companies. Over the past 20+ years, I have partnered with MGF and its talented group of employees on thousands of international shipments, and now have the honour of being a part of the team.In this role, I have one primary objective, to offer the highest quality international Air and Ocean freight… Show more I’m excited to announce that I have joined Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF) as their newest Business Development Manager, also offering the services of the Manitoulin Group of Companies. Over the past 20+ years, I have partnered with MGF and its talented group of employees on thousands of international shipments, and now have the honour of being a part of the team.In this role, I have one primary objective, to offer the highest quality international Air and Ocean freight services of a truly Canadian based company and build on relationships with importers, exporters, agents, and carriers around the world that offer real value.Attached is a quick presentation of our various services.For questions or quote requests, contact me at rdashmore@mgfgroup.com or call +1-519-671-0082. Show less

Canada

• Created the International Freight Forwarding department from scratch.• Managed all day to day business development, operations, and P&L activity.• Co-ordinated imports and exports by Air, Ocean LCL / FCL, RO RO, Project, TL, LTL, Courier, and multi-modal cargo.• Negotiated carrier / agent contracts, performance requirements, and audited billing activity.• Responsible for training and supporting entry level employees.• Provided industry knowledge, guidance, and… Show more • Created the International Freight Forwarding department from scratch.• Managed all day to day business development, operations, and P&L activity.• Co-ordinated imports and exports by Air, Ocean LCL / FCL, RO RO, Project, TL, LTL, Courier, and multi-modal cargo.• Negotiated carrier / agent contracts, performance requirements, and audited billing activity.• Responsible for training and supporting entry level employees.• Provided industry knowledge, guidance, and solutions to clients and colleagues.• Cargowise Experience, 4 years.• Setup CERS Portal registrations and submitted export data to CBSA and Statistics Canada.• Travelled domestically and globally for industry conferences and meetings.• Timely and professional communication with agents, colleagues, and clients.• Accepted secondary roles in customs brokerage business development.• Introduced alternative client projects that diversified incoming revenue.• Experienced working remotely, hybrid, and onsite. Show less

Ontario, Canada

· Import/Export of custom manufactured commercial plastics and stone products.· Negotiated international purchase contracts for emerging product lines.· Established sales contracts with wholesalers for North American distribution.· Updated numerous products, packaging, and marking specifications.· Monitored cost and supply fluctuations in the polypropylene resin market.· Submitted food grade product samples to C.F.I.A for review and approval.· Immediately addressed… Show more · Import/Export of custom manufactured commercial plastics and stone products.· Negotiated international purchase contracts for emerging product lines.· Established sales contracts with wholesalers for North American distribution.· Updated numerous products, packaging, and marking specifications.· Monitored cost and supply fluctuations in the polypropylene resin market.· Submitted food grade product samples to C.F.I.A for review and approval.· Immediately addressed quality control concerns and solutions.· Incorporated seamless transportation partnerships.· Remitted HST/GST, PST, and CPP payments to federal and provincial governments.- Briefed company shareholders of short/long term results and goals.- Completed various transportation documents, such as; B2, B3, B13, Insurance,COO's, CCI's, Packing Lists, Commercial Invoices, Bills of Lading, and others. Show less

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Toronto, Canada Area

· Generated and maintained an account base of 100+ import/export clients.· Produced and reported weekly call plans, account lists.· Consistently met or surpassed monthly targets.

Ciffa Advanced Certification, International Freight Forwarding

Activities and Societies: Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association Levels 1 and 2, Advanced Certification · Successfully.

Honours Diploma, Economics

Activities and Societies: Referee In Chief - Seneca College Sports and Athletics