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North East, Pa, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Envisioned, launched, and manages the greatest social media fan club dedicated to the Chicago Cubs alongside communicating other ancillary Major League Baseball coverage and events. Conveys pertinent news and information to fans while consistently building the “Cubsessed” brand and generating awareness within online and offline communities. • Nurtured the brand from the grassroots level;The Sessed brand presently has over 150 thousand followers on varied social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Miami, Fl, Us

Greenwich, Connecticut, Us

Responsible for managing the new carrier side of business, and handling operational functions to get freight from point A to point B. Brought in a book of carriers along with establishing new ones on daily basis. Responded to RFPs for current freight opportunities. As new business begins to hit the board, I also lead a team on day-to-day freight movement.• Booked 15-20 loads a day.• Lead the entire company in daily loads booked• Average profit on loads book 15% margin or more. • Established multiple dedicated carriers on dedicated lanes for large profits.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for prospecting and selling logistics solutions to new and existing customers on a nationwide basis. Performs core-selling activities, including call preparation, price negotiation, execution of sales calls, post-call analysis, and reporting. Maintains and grows existing customer relationships and develops new business. Partners with operations teams to overcome customer hurdles, brainstorm solutions, and generate additional revenue opportunities. • Manages an account that is valued at $3M to the business while supervising a team of 4 charged with tracking and organizing logistics for customers.

Bought, operated, and managed a driving range golf facility that featured slot machine gambling, a bar, and lounge space available for rent. Oversaw all operations, employee management and supervision, customer service, finances, sales and marketing, business development, and more. • Championed the marketing of the business; took over the establishment from the original owner after 25 years. Added additional services, acquired a liquor and gambling license, and grew revenues. • Implemented new strategy that heightened the business’s profile in the community; built the brand’s reputation and increased customer loyalty.

Batavia, Illinois, Us

Responsible for coordinating and communicating operational requests for shipments, status, and other ad hoc requests for execution with carrier dispatchers, divisions, or supplier shipping docks and managers. Identified opportunities for system-related or operational improvements to leadership teams while overseeing and implementing turnaround management within targeted area of responsibility. Managed transportation costs to minimize spending while ensuring on-time performance. Executed daily plans per carrier assignment and tender and tracked activities in support of business goals. • Oversaw all inbound trucking and transportation requirements for 3 facilities. • Handled and solved operational failures of carriers, divisions, coordinators, and other parties to guarantee on-time delivery of freight. • Upheld the security and confidentiality of documents and data.

West Lafayette, In, Us

Charged with sourcing and developing strategic partnerships while directly controlling all company operations. Provided strategic leadership and coaching to employees through the communication of a shared vision. Developed a strong organizational structure that ensured the efficient, effective, and cohesive operation of all facilities, departments, and processes.• Engaged in financial decision making to guarantee profitability alongside cost containment; managed accounts payable, oversaw budget administration, and reduced operational costs while maintaining quality standards.• Supervised all hiring, onboarding, training, professional development, and when appropriate, terminations of staff members. • Verified driver paperwork, coordinated routes, and managed vehicle maintenance and scheduling. • Created and introduced an aggressive and cost-effective advertising strategy. • Devised transportation routes to address customer needs and requirements; results successfully generated new revenue streams for the organization.

Newark, Nj, Us

Onboarded to manage overall day-to-day tactical logistics and transportation operations support. Coordinated between multiple functional groups and drove national and regional sales and account management activities. Delivered customer service and focused on continuous improvement while supporting goals and identifying customer freight for company trucks, negotiating rates, and guaranteeing carrier and customer availability. • Directed 4 terminal managers and 65 drivers operating on a national basis. • Built and maintained relationships with Truckload, LTL, Flatbed, Reefer, Warehousing, and Pool Distribution.• Established and grew a brokerage division for the organization while creating and sustaining relationships with prospects, customers, and top-level executives.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

General Studies Coursework

High School Diploma