Joe Carlsen
Euharlee,GA
Summary
Experienced project manager skilled in leading technical, multidisciplinary projects, eager to deliver innovative sports lighting solutions that enhance performance, safety, and fan engagement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of National Accounts
FLS Transportation Services
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as primary point of contact for high-revenue national accounts, responsible for service execution, cost control, customer satisfaction, and growth across shipping networks.
- Develop and implement account strategies aligned with customer supply chain priorities; oversee performance, capacity, and revenue forecasting.
- Optimize network efficiency and manage carrier relationships to ensure cost-effective capacity.
- Collaborate on pricing strategies, monitor account profitability, and drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring accurate and recoverable accessorials.
- Maintain accurate revenue and volume forecasts; provide leadership with actionable insights into account growth, risks, and performance.
- Drive wallet share growth across service lines, support RFPs and pricing negotiations, and cultivate executive-level relationships to position the company as a strategic partner.
- Analyze shipment data to identify trends, improvements, and operational efficiencies; maintain accurate CRM/TMS records.
Senior Project Manager
McKesson Corporation
01.1991 - 01.2005
- Held multiple progressive roles, gaining deep expertise in operations and project management.
- Led implementation of JDE Edwards One World ERP across 35 distribution centers over five years, improving operational efficiency and standardizing processes.
- Managed deployment of McKesson Horizon Surgical Manager patient tracking software in multiple East Coast hospitals, enhancing patient flow and operational reporting.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams—including IT, operations, and hospital staff—to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Delivered executive-level reporting on project status, risk mitigation, and post-implementation support, facilitating informed decision-making.
Education
St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY01.1990
Skills
- Strong communication & customer relationship management
- Supply chain, transportation, and modal network expertise
- Data analysis and ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
- Pricing, procurement, and negotiation acumen
- Conflict resolution and escalation management
- Leadership of cross-functional teams without direct authority
Timeline
Manager of National Accounts
FLS Transportation Services
08.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
McKesson Corporation
01.1991 - 01.2005
St. John Fisher University