Christopher Powers
Boston,MA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Mass Bay International Expediting
04.2017 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Handled over 500 shipments on the Mercury platform.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Freight Manager
Optima Shipping
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Started a international freight forwarding business from scratch.
- Gained IAC certification for the company as well as IATA and WCA membership
Export Manager
USArt
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
- Designed export strategies to meet project delivery requirements.
- Implemented direct utilization of commercial airlines to transport fine art
- Handled all air exports and imports
- Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - International Relations
Northeastern University
Boston, MASkills
- Expedited transport annalist
- TSA SSI approved
- Proficient in World Trac software
- 30 years of industry experience
- Evaluating Suppliers
- Vendor Negotiations
Timeline
Owner
Mass Bay International Expediting
04.2017 - Current
Freight Manager
Optima Shipping
04.2014 - 04.2016
Export Manager
USArt
02.2012 - 04.2015
Some College (No Degree) - International Relations
Northeastern University
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