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Nuran Weidmann

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in logistics, transportation and 3PL. Strong background in contract negotiations, NVOCC and freight forwarding operations. Special background in project cargo. Strong working knowledge of FMC rules and regulations as well as MARAD cargo preference and flag waivers.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Export Manager

Odyssey International Services, Inc.
05.2002 - Current
  • Hired to start up Miami operations for Global Transportation Services, Inc, now Odyssey International Services, Inc.
  • Integrated operations of midsize local forwarder purchased after startup.
  • Transferred to Houston office in 2006 to provide operational support to project division and minimize turnover problems. Reported directly to Sr. VP of Project Cargo and handled numerous project shipments for the energy sector, including windmills and combined cycle gas turbines.
  • Worked at customer site for over 2 years as special account liaison. Responsible for contract negotiations and export strategies to meet cargo delivery requirements.

Ocean Export Manager

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
10.1998 - 03.2002
  • Managed Miami branch and gateway sea freight operations. Held lead position in contract negotiations with key carriers for South and Central America and Puerto Rico. Special account lead for Norwegian Cruise Line (vessel supplies worldwide, including dry dock vessel refurbishments) and Ace Hardware (store supplies for Central America).

Branch Manager

Damco Maritime, Inc.
01.1997 - 09.1999
  • Recruited as Branch Manager to take over start up operation in Miami. Implemented Latin American gateway operations and managed agent relations for the Caribbean.

Export Agent

C.H. Powell Company
03.1992 - 12.1996
  • Started as export agent for Intercontinental Transport, Orlando, FL, a division of C.H. Powell. Responsible for air and ocean export operations. Promoted to Office Manager in December 1993. Lead branch through transition to Pioneer General, Inc., another division of C.H. Powell. Implemented staff changes and set up warehousing and distribution operation for Golf apparel.

International Cargo Agent

Spedag Speditions AG
04.1988 - 01.1992
  • Received extensive training in air and ocean cargo handling and documentation. Further specialized training in NVOCC operations and project cargo.

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration And Management

Hankelsschule KV Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
04.1991

Skills

  • Collaborative team management
  • Supply chain management
  • Understanding of import/export regulations
  • Monitoring regulatory compliance
  • Export regulations
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Analytical thinking
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Logistics management
  • Fluent in English and German
  • Certified to ship hazardous cargo
  • Customer service

Timeline

Sr. Export Manager

Odyssey International Services, Inc.
05.2002 - Current

Ocean Export Manager

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
10.1998 - 03.2002

Branch Manager

Damco Maritime, Inc.
01.1997 - 09.1999

Export Agent

C.H. Powell Company
03.1992 - 12.1996

International Cargo Agent

Spedag Speditions AG
04.1988 - 01.1992

Bachelor - Business Administration And Management

Hankelsschule KV Zurich

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