Michael A. Gellert
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
OBJECTIVE
Seeking professional advancement with a growing organization in an
export/logistics operations management position that requires specialized
experience in air cargo/international transportation.
SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with 20 years of direct experience in air cargo
and traffic administration. Thorough knowledge of export regulations,
guidelines and documentation. Excellent supervisory, project management,
and customer relations skills; ability to set and achieve goals, establish
priorities, and perform under deadline pressure. Work productively in team
environments as well as independently. Demonstrated ability to manage
administrative staff to achieve successful results and meet client goals
and objectives;
EXPERIENCE
2011 - 2013 Director - Freight USA
Air Partner Inc.
Responsible for all domestic & international charter sales and operations
including; business development, inside/outside sales, coordinate all
aspects of full charter, part charter and scheduled service operations.
Including but not limited to; export/import customs clearance, inland
freight, cranes, all additional aircraft ground support equipment.
2006 - 2010 Operations Manager - Cargo Charter USA
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering.
Managed team responsible for all domestic & international charter sales and
operations including; obtaining pricing and availability on all freighter
aircraft, providing quotes, arrange handling, customs clearance, crane
operations, inland freight, all aspects of charter logistics operations.
2002 - 2006 Export Manager
Jagro Customs Broker's & International Freight Forwarders Inc.
Miami, FL
Responsible for all international and domestic export transportation and
negotiation of rates. Arrange customs clearance and contracts with over-the-
road truckers & airlines and Internationl Agents.
2000 - 2002
Export Manager
1996 - 2000
Export Supervisor
All Nations Forwarding Co. Inc.
Jamaica, NY
Complete responsibility for all air export traffic. Negotiated agreements
with overseas agents and local carriers, created customer profiles.
Supervised movement of air cargo shipments, handled cargo sales reporting
and airline rate negotiations through JFK, LAX, and MIA offices. Developed
budgets and worked within budget guidelines. Managed international
distribution of films, publicity, and promotional materials for major movie
company; coordinated transport of materials for all overseas and domestic
film festivals. Promoted in 2000.
1994 - 1996 Export
Clerk
Randy International
Jamaica, NY
Responsibilities included all air export traffic, quotes, and overseas
movement of air cargo shipments. Established rates/tariffs with airlines,
set priorities, and handled internal and external communications and
customer relations.
EDUCATION
DGM Training Institute, Miami, FL Dangerous Goods
Certificate
World Trade Institute, New York, NY
Import Documentation & Regulations
Five Towns College, Seaford, NY A.A.S.
Music/Liberal Arts
Grumman Data Systems, Syosset, NY Certificate, Computer
Programming
References available upon request