Bio

My main motivation is grounded in the belief that applying knowledge specific to the technical aspects of international logistics is a given, and the real value lies in the ability and willingness to engage with people across organizational boundaries to build the relationships and trust necessary for continuous improvement. I am an effective leader and team builder, experienced at developing transportation and logistics strategies and systems that are consistent with corporate strategies, increase on-time performance, identify and mitigate risk, enhance visibility, and reduce variability and cost, all driving top flight customer service. Specialties: • Engaging people and leveraging relationships • International logistics and transportation management • Strategy (global, domestic, e-commerce, network, routing optimization) • Procurement of international and domestic transportation services, pricing, service level agreements, negotiation, and contract management • Establishing quantifiable carrier, 3PL, and supplier performance measurements • Systems development • Analysis, reporting • Relationship management • Global Trade Compliance • Continuous improvement • Team building, coaching, mentoring • Leadership