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Copenhagen, Dk

Responsible for helping current customers & prospects leverage the scale and abilities of Maersk to optimize their cold chain operations. We have the broadest, most advanced network of ocean vessels and refrigerated container equipment to serve import / export needs of any customer moving worldwide. We can help customers streamline existing operations and add value through customized solutions such as customs house brokerage, cold-storage, drayage, cross-docking, datalogging, regulatory assistance, and a suite of other services. We help companies focused on growth expand into new sourcing and sales markets with end-to-end expertise at origin & destination for every country & region in the world.

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Responsible for helping current customers & prospects leverage the scale and abilities of the SeaLand & Maersk organizations to optimize their cold chain operations. We have the broadest, most advanced network of ocean vessels and refrigerated container equipment to serve import / export needs of any customer moving in the intra-America trades. We can help customers streamline existing operations and add value through customized solutions such as customs house brokerage, cold-storage, drayage, cross-docking, datalogging, regulatory assistance, and a suite of other services. We help companies focused on growth expand into new sourcing and sales markets with end-to-end expertise at origin & destination for every country & region in the Americas.

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Each day I work with prospects and clients to make shipping between the United States and Latin America more efficient and easier to understand.I have worked in a variety of transportation roles over the last 18 years with particular expertise in ocean shipping, refrigerated cargo, and transportation technology solutions.

Hickory, Nc, Us

As a Solutions Engineer at Transportation Insight I helped prospective clients envision and achieve supply chain improvements to serve their customers better.Improvements are typically accomplished through customized combinations of carrier procurement services, transportation management software (TMS) implementation, freight bill audit & pay services, business intelligence / reporting, and advanced supply chain analytics. Modes of expertise include Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Parcel, and Ocean.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Developed and implemented sales and pricing strategy for the largest customer segment in the US to Puerto Rico Tradelane. Customer facing role handling 20% of Tradelane volume. Responsible for $39MM in annual revenue generation. Grew revenue by 3% in this segment despite declining market conditions in Puerto Rico. All sales activity duly logged in our CRM platform, Salesforce.com. Retained all prior responsibilities as Director of Puerto Rico Tradelane Logistics.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Ensured on-time delivery for approximately 100,000 containers per year between the US mainland and Puerto Rico. Managed service recovery process. Planned all vessel schedules and routes following weather delays, dry-dock periods, seasonal capacity requirements. Responsible for financial modeling and strategic development of ocean routes. Responsible for pricing and coordinating all out-of-gauge shipments, overweight shipments, and special projects. Managed contracts for all connecting-carrier agreements. Developed and improved vessel fuel recovery program, ensuring $60MM annual vessel fuel expense was fully offset by surcharge revenue. Coordinated all cargo operations with 4 ocean terminals in US and Puerto Rico. Supervised a Logistics Manager and trained two marketing/logistics associates.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Developed management reporting of all sales information using SQL queries against internal database. Developed market intelligence database for our sales team using the Journal of Commerce's PIERS database.Produced all marketing collateral, service maps, vessel schedules, tradelane bulletins. Managed all tradelane communications related to weather deviations, holiday routing, dry-dock schedules, and unscheduled labor-related changes.Developed and managed intermodal fuel surcharge program for fifty-states, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring revenue generation fully offset intermodal fuel expenses.Responsible for managing two pricing analysts.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Responsible for process improvement related to vessel procurement and expansion of Maximo system to encompass purchase requisitions, requests for quotation (RFQ), purchase orders, and receiving modules. Developed automated management reporting using SQL queries and drove process improvements resulting in cleanup and reconciliation of severely aging orders. Average purchase requisition time reduced from 29 days to 4 days. Subsequently promoted to Puerto Rico Tradelane Marketing Manager.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Responsible for implementation and upgrade of 20-ship fleet's preventive maintenance system, Maximo. Developed SQL queries and ad-hoc management reports illustrating vessel maintenance data. Due to success in this realm, was promoted into procurement.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Member of US Naval Reserve, Merchant Marine Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve.Maintained US Coast Guard LicenseParticipated in continuing education including:Basic FirefightingAdvanced FirefightingElectricity and Electrical TroubleshootingEngine Room ManagementShipyard Management and OperationsMarine RefrigerationPump Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

Naperville, Illinois, Us

Responsible for sales and service of industrial and commercial water treatment programs for boiler systems and open & closed loop cooling water systems in the Baltimore region.

Clifton, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for working with mechanical and plumbing design engineers to properly specify HVAC, air handlers, radiant heat, commercial boilers, commercial water heaters, and boiler automation control products.

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