Brenden Bass
Summary
Experienced professional focused on providing customized solutions that enhance efficiency and lower costs for clients. Expertise in logistics strategy and process optimization to streamline operations and improve deliverables. Skilled in analyzing complex supply chain issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to surpass client expectations, fostering long-term partnerships that drive business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Client Consultant
A.P. MOLLER - MAERSK
Charlotte, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Serve as the Maersk-dedicated point of contact for The Home Depot, managing day-to-day ocean and air logistics operations, ensuring high service reliability across global trade lanes.
- Managed and handled exceptions for approximately 8000 containers for The Home Depot in 2025.
- Lead cross-functional teams to successfully implement new client initiatives, and drive revenue growth.
- Monitor and identify cargo flows to proactively address potential disruptions, implementing corrective actions to minimize impact.
- Leverage Home Depot insights and logistics data to drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance customer satisfaction, and support strategic shipment decision-making.
- Utilize Maersk customized digital platforms and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility, performance analytics, and actionable insights to the customer.
Carrier Procurement Representative II
RED CLASSIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, LLC
Charlotte, NC
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Managed an average of over $4.8 million in transportation costs on an annual basis.
- Collaborated with operations teams to coordinate and track shipments, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated seasonal and annual contract rates with high-volume shippers to obtain repeat clients.
- Analyzed market trends and carrier performance data to optimize carrier selection and monitor service levels.
- Resolved carrier-related issues and disputes in a timely and professional manner, maintaining positive relationships with all parties.
- Led the successful implementation of a Transportation Management System (TMS), resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
Financial Services Representative
STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION
Raleigh, NC
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained a thorough understanding of market trends, financial products, and regulatory requirements to provide accurate and timely advice to clients.
- Led client consultations to assess financial goals, and recommend personalized investment and insurance products.
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate client services and address any inquiries or issues in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
East Carolina University
Greenville05-2015
Skills
- Customer-centric approach
- Ocean logistics
- Data analysis expertise
- Attention to detail
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Stakeholder management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Lean Six Sigma, 07/23
Timeline
Senior Client Consultant
A.P. MOLLER - MAERSK
06.2022 - Current
Carrier Procurement Representative II
RED CLASSIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, LLC
01.2018 - 06.2022
Financial Services Representative
STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION
11.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics
East Carolina University