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Jacob Salem, Logistics consultant

Jacob Salem

Logistics consultant·Self employed

Lebanon

Higher diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 44 years, 10 months

Logistics consultant

October 2019 - Present

Self employed

Florida, United States

October 2019 - Present

Assisted companies conclude their projects while attaining maximum efficiency.
Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Sales manager

February 2019 - May 2019

GAA

Lebanon

February 2019 - May 2019

Took a ninety day assignment to assess market size and potential. Concluded economy was
on the decline and capital will be unavailable to purchase. Chose not to renew
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Sales

General Manager

May 2014 - November 2016

Terramar Middle East s.a.l

May 2014 - November 2016

Managed brands day to day operations of dealerships. Promoted brands in order to increase
market visibility, and to maintain corporate image standards. Set budgets and financial goals.
Negotiated leases and contracts. Represented the company in events and committees. Used
data mining to reduce inventory and increase available product mix. In addition to the
business development activities listed below.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Management

Business development manager

March 2011 - November 2016

March 2011 - November 2016

Responsible for sale of trucks and buses, tires, motor oils, accessories, spare parts, and service
contracts, as well as many other related products and brands in three countries. Developed
sales department, client relations programs, marketing and advertising campaigns. Held
continuous market and competition research updates. Increased the number of new customer
by 50% annually while increasing sales to existing customers.
Job role:
Management

Consultant & Trader

July 2007 - March 2011

July 2007 - March 2011

Was involved in the importation of specialty automobiles, commercial and agricultural
vehicles, small yachts, as well as management and rehabilitation of olive groves owned by
family.
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

General Manager

November 2006 - June 2007

TCI Worldwide

United States

November 2006 - June 2007

Exceeded revenue and sales projections. Integrated and merged acquired passenger
transport businesses. Organized divestiture of surplus vehicles and assets. Instituted team
building programs. Cut operational cost by 20%. Assisted clients with transition. Managed
regulatory and local government relations.
Job role:
Management

Founder, President, CEO

October 1987 - October 2006

First American Limousine, Inc

United States

October 1987 - October 2006

Under my direction, the organization grew over 25% annually while returning above
average profit margins. Directed all aspects of the business. Managed call center and
dispatch. Negotiated fleet purchasing contracts for vehicles, fuel and insurance. Managed
and directed fleet safety programs. Directed sales and marketing staff. Set goals and
projections for chief operating officer, fleet manager, and financial controller. Managed
client, bank and investor relations. Responsible for the diversification into Charter and
contract Bus services as well as dedicated customer logistics. Commissioned, built and sold
armored limousines to many embassies and governments. 2005 TLPA operator of the year
award winner
Job role:
Management

Owner

March 1986 - October 2006

Salem Executive Services

United States

March 1986 - October 2006

Grew business from a fleet of 2 vehicle to a 50 vehicle plus fleet of wagons, vans, and
Light, medium, and heavy duty trucks, that provided logistics services to many large financial,
retail, energy, and real estate conglomerates in the Boston area. Also owned and operated
three Shell oil service and repair stations as a managing partner.
Job role:
Management

February 1979 - October 1987

S.A.M.A.R

February 1979 - October 1987

Salem automotive marketing and racing.)
Participated in SCCA and IMSA racing as part owner and sometimes driver of a class winning
Ford Mustang racing team testing experimental parts for the Ford SVO group.

October 1984 - February 1986

Norwood Dodge Sales

United States

October 1984 - February 1986

Was recruited by Chrysler Corp. to attend it's intensive dealership management program that
resulted in the employment in the sales department of a company owned Dodge Dealership
with sales of over 500 units monthly, and the promotion to finance manager before leaving to
start own business.

Area service representative

January 1982 - August 1984

United Technologies

United States

January 1982 - August 1984

Managed a portfolio of over 90 Motor Vehicle safety and emission Inspection Stations
that tested over a million vehicles annually. Helped set up and manage the computerized
vehicle inspection and emission testing program for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Safety

Technical assistant

February 1980 - January 1982

United States

February 1980 - January 1982

Developed super-efficient air moving systems in the engineering laboratory and
implemented computerized test systems accelerating product development time and
reducing cost. Developed and tested new power plant combustion systems,
turbo-machinery, air handling equipment, and unmanned light rail vehicles.
Job role:
Engineering

Education

NU

June 1981

June 1981

Higher diploma, Mechanical Engineering

United States

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.2 out of 4

BS/MS program. Mechanical Engineering/MBA attended but not completed

Skills

Value Engineering
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Corporate Turnaround
Expert
Corporate Turnaround
Expert
Brand Management
Expert
Brand Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
AUTOMOTIVE
Expert
AUTOMOTIVE
Expert
CALL CENTER
Expert
CALL CENTER
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTROL
Expert
CONTROL
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
DIRECTING
Expert
DIRECTING
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
INSURANCE
Expert
INSURANCE
Expert
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Expert
INVESTOR RELATIONS
Expert
LOGISTICS
Expert
LOGISTICS
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Value Engineering
Expert
Corporate Turnaround
Expert
Corporate Turnaround
Expert
Brand Management
Expert
Brand Management
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic
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English
Expert
French
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