Summary
Overview
Work History
Core Competencies
Certification
REFERENCES
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Juan Antonio Garcia

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Commercial leader driving revenue growth, shaping strategic trade lanes, and delivering Customs Brokerage and logistics solutions. Consultative sales professional experienced in executive‑level relationships, and key‑account leadership. Deep expertise in USMCA trade, cross‑border operations, and global supply chain environments

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Vision Statement

Expand commercial growth by leveraging a diverse service portfolio, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting solution‑based sales supported by strong cross‑department collaboration. Identify emerging trade opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and drive continuous improvement to create long‑term value and deliver positive financial results

Overview

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2
Languages
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Lane B.D. / Trade Consulting

PRIMO International Logistics
The Woodlands, Texas
02.2025 - Current
  • Support commercial expansion through trade analysis, market intelligence, and trade lane development.
  • Developed and launched a U.S.–Mexico trade lane for U.S. customs brokerage, strengthening cross‑border infrastructure and enabling commercial growth.
  • Provide Customs Brokerage consulting support to logistics and trade companies on a project basis
  • Identify joint venture Customs Brokerage opportunities and evaluate U.S.–Mexico expansion strategies, including regulatory review, operational viability
  • Strengthen customer relationships through solution‑based selling and strategic engagement

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Senior Sales Executive

DP World Logistics
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Built and qualified a strong sales pipeline through targeted outreach and strategic prospecting.
  • Delivered presentations to accelerate customer acquisition and support commercial growth.
  • Leveraged US and Mexico Customs Brokerage Knowledge to advise leadership on operational infrastructure needs, recommending high‑value partners in warehousing, transportation, and customs brokerage.
  • Supported solution design for Mexico‑bound logistics across ocean freight, inland transport, and contract logistics

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US-MX Trade Consulting / Transportation Services

Independent Trade Consultant
Laredo, TX
05.2020 - 09.2023
  • Provided regulatory analysis to support U.S.–Mexico Customs brokerage trade compliance.
  • Provided Consulting services on US and Mexico Customs brokerage trade services
  • Aligned with expert trade partners to deliver U.S.–Mexico customs brokerage advisory and services, transportation solutions, and integrated warehousing and distribution services

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BDM / KAM / US-MX Cross Border / Projects Manager

EMO TRANS, INC.
Houston, TX
03.2006 - 04.2020
  • Delivered multimillion‑dollar revenue growth across oil & gas, industrial machinery, steel, automotive, and U.S.–Mexico cross‑border Brokerage business.
  • Managed multi‑territory sales operations across Texas and Northern Mexico.
  • Produced over $1M in profit for a Strategic Key Account through RFQ wins, lane expansion, and disciplined margin management.
  • Sustained one of the Southwest Region’s top five most profitable accounts.
  • Provided strategic updates on Mexico cross‑border, and US Brokerage trade trends to U.S. and global teams during national and international sales meetings.
  • Established partnerships for Mexico seaport logistics in Manzanillo and Altamira, cross‑border Customer Brokerage operations, and warehouse services in Monterrey Mexico, Laredo and McAllen, Texas.
  • Strengthened key client relationships and secured designation as a global forwarder for a leading energy corporation.

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Key Projects - Customs Brokerage services:

  • Oil & Gas Verticals - Imports
  • Danish TV Production in Mexico - via the U.S.
  • Automotive Verticals - US Brokerage
  • Seasonal Retail Foreign manufacturing and Imports to the U.S.– Just‑in‑Time Supply Chain
  • QA Testing under TIB (Automotive):
  • FTZ and Customs brokerage -Industrial OD machinery manufactured across Asia and Europe

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Operations Manager /Territory Sales Manager

DB SCHENKER, INC.
Laredo, TX
03.1997 - 03.2006

US-Mexico Cross Border Operations Manager (2001–2006):

  • Managed U.S.–Mexico cross‑border customs brokerage operations, ensuring seamless coordination of customs processes, carrier alignment, documentation flow, and time‑critical freight execution
  • Streamlined a critical operational workflow for the company’s corporate German automotive account, reducing process time, improving documentation accuracy, and strengthening cross‑border service reliability

Customs and logistics Sales (1998–2001):

  • Conducted regional sales visits across Texas and Northern Mexico and strengthened cross‑selling within automotive supplier relationships in Puebla, Mexico City, and Querétaro.
  • Increased US and Mexican Customs Brokerage accounts through targeted sales strategies, cross‑selling, and proactive cold‑calling.

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Core Competencies

  • Commercial Strengths: Customs Brokerage,Key Account Management, Revenue & Margin Growth, Trade Lane Development, Strategic Prospecting, Customer Retention, RFQ/Tender Management, Pricing Strategy
  • Highlights: 30+ Years U.S.–Mexico Customs Trade
  • Tools: HubSpot (Working Knowledge), Salesforce (Working Knowledge)
  • Operational Expertise: Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, U.S.–Mexico Trade Compliance, Logistics Project Management, Vendor Negotiation, Multimodal Transport, Process Optimization
  • Leadership: Strategic Planning, Cross‑Department Collaboration, Clear Communication

Certification

  • Business Administration / Accounting / Fine Arts, Performance - Laredo Community College (Laredo, Tx.)
  • PMP-Project Manager Professional Certification - Master of Project Academy
  • Customer Service Experience Program 2023 - Program Board of Advisors Member - Our Lady of the Lake - University (OLLU), San Antonio, Tx.
  • Essentials for Managers Training - Houston, Texas
  • IATA Dangerous Good Training/INCOTERMS DGI Training Center - Houston, Texas

REFERENCES

  • Endorsed by industry professionals; references available upon request

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Trade Lane B.D. / Trade Consulting

PRIMO International Logistics
02.2025 - Current

Senior Sales Executive

DP World Logistics
10.2023 - 02.2025

US-MX Trade Consulting / Transportation Services

Independent Trade Consultant
05.2020 - 09.2023

BDM / KAM / US-MX Cross Border / Projects Manager

EMO TRANS, INC.
03.2006 - 04.2020

Operations Manager /Territory Sales Manager

DB SCHENKER, INC.
03.1997 - 03.2006
Juan Antonio Garcia