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Tyler, Texas, United States

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Operations Manager for Europe Ocean Customer Logistics overseeing Europe container supply chain operations throughout Germany, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. Responsible for coaching the growth and development of 18 direct reports both on site and remote. This team handled 600,000 import/export containers annually. Additional responsibilities include:-Define and execute Maersk supply chain strategy for North Europe-Manage team performance through KPIs and data analysis that reduce costs and improve customer experience-Implement projects using continuous improvement on international supply chain processes-Analyze data using latest container tracking technology to manage the supply chain and identify disruptions in supply pools-Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure proper planning and staging of empty containers

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Operations Manager for Europe Ocean Customer Logistics overseeing Northwest Europe cargo operations. Responsible for coaching the growth and development of 7 cargo operatorsAdditional responsibilities include:-Define and execute Maersk cargo strategy for North Europe-Manage team performance through KPIs that reduce costs and improve customer experience -Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure proper planning and execution of customer cargo operations

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Relocated to Rotterdam, Netherlands to join multinational North Europe cargo execution team. This team handled all cargo operations in North Europe. On a weekly basis, the team handles 250 vessel calls and 150,000 container moves.

Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany

- Processed all transshipment cargo data inbound and outbound into terminal customs management system- Dealt with longstanding container management and abandoned cargoes and customs problems- Cleared discrepancies for import and export container activity before vessel loading operation. - Identified and resolved complex operational issues and worked closely with operations manager and director to improve existing procedures.- Resolved shipment discrepancies, invoice disputes, and inconsistencies in terminal system. - Participated in intra-organizational collaborations with cargo planners to ensure maximum efficiency and major cost reduction.

Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany

Apprenticeship accompanying technical trade school for a rotational working practice in the freight forwarding, import/export, and logistics industry.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

International exchange program where young adults come experience living with a family in the US to provide child care services. Paired with an Army family, I gained my first international experience and exposure to American culture.

Associate'S Degree, Speditions Und Logistikdienstleistung (Forwarding And Logistics Studies)

Technical Trade School for focused studies and working practice in the freight forwarding, import/export, and logistics industry.

High School Diploma