Logistics consultant
Self employed
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :0 years, 0 أشهر
Assisted companies conclude their projects while attaining maximum efficiency.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BS/MS program. Mechanical Engineering/MBA attended but not completed