Project Manager Sales

CHARLES ENGELS

*** ****** ***** *****, ******, Ga. 30157 H: 678-***-**** *****@***********.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I would like to work for a company where people are not just co-workers but also friends. A place people

can not only improve and reach goals for the company but also for themselves. I would like to be able to

not only manage a team but lead and mentor individuals. With over 40 years of experience in managing

people, I would like to join a company that has a clear vision for the future and needs help bringing that

vision to reality.

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

• Experienced Team Builder and manager with over 40 years experience in multiple

i ndustries.

• Successfully managed and completed many software projects both large and small

scale. Most recently successfully lead the implementation of Cargowise

ediEnterprise with two multi-location logistics companies.

• Have worked in all facets of; Information Technology, Operations, and Sales; over 27

years experience in the forwarding and logistics industry alone.

• Have lead several companies to increased profitability, better technology and higher

sales volumes with better returns and margins.

• Excellent negotiation, organization and t roubleshooting skills.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Extensive Knowledge of Cargowise ediEnterprise software

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Very well organized

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Skilled Project Manager

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Experienced Programmer

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Good Understanding of Software Development

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Supply Chain and Logistics experience

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Information Technology

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Excellent Leadership and communication skills

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Excellent understanding of Business Process Management and Change Management

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CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implemented ediEnterprise on time and under budget for large 13 branch company.

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Designed, developed and implemented Fastrac TMS, which was successfully used by AFC

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Worldwide Express for over 15 years.

Completed all ediEnterprise classes held by Cargowise Chicago facility multiple times.

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Created multiple implementation teams with excellent results.

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Led multi million dollar software implementation projects for multiple companies.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb. 2013 to Sept. 2013 Software/Project Implementation Manager

SBS Worldwide, Inc – Atlanta, GA.

Managed the implementation of the Cargowise ediEnterprise software in the United States and

coordinate the implementation with our offices in the U.K. and China. Implementation of all

Cargowise ediEnterprise modules; Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, Transport Broker, Sales

CRM, Local Transport, and Warehouse.

Developed training program, training materials, ensure proper system and registry setup,

document modification with DocBuilder, Report Modification and training, ensure proper security

setup, assist in the design and development of our transition and fall back plans.

Helped to manage Registry and security Configuration, company system support and integration,

troubleshooting, process development and implementation, issue resolution and support. Lead

and managed implementation team and ensured that deadlines and budgets were met and

adhered to.

Managed the implementation and interfaces to U.S. Customs (ABI and AES), as well as

Traxon and INTTRA.

March 2000 to Feb. 2013 Senior Programmer / Analyst Project Manager

AFC Worldwide Express dba R+L Global Logistics – Atlanta, GA.

Senior developer working on our in house transportation application, Fastrac. Application

development using Magic eDeveloper, with SQL, Pervasive, Adobe Flex, and PHP.

Developed a number of web sites for the company over the years with Dreamweaver, Javascript,

MySQL, PHP, Adobe Flex, Flash and HTML. Have extensive experience with Adobe Premiere

Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

In 2010 AFC was acquired by R+L Carriers and became R+L Global Logistics. At that time I was

moved to Project Management to manage the Cargowise ediEnterprise software implementation

with the same duties as at SBS Worldwide above.

March 1996 to Sept. 2000 General Manager

Transgroup Express Minneapolis, MN

Responsible for sales and operations. Managed sales representatives and operations staff.

Nov. 1990 to March 1996 President / CEO

Miracle Freight Services Minneapolis, MN

Owned the Airgroup Express franchise for the Minneapolis market. Responsible for all aspects of

business; operations, accounting, cartage, human resources, and sales. Took the company from

nothing to $5 Million in gross sales in less than 2 years.

Sept. 1989 to Nov. 1990 Air Export Manager

ASG Forwarding, Inc Minneapolis, MN

International Air Export Manager for Swedish freight forwarding company. Prepared letters of

credit, certificates of origin, routed freight, negotiated with airlines on carrier rates, prepared all

documents, hazmat certified through Lufthansa 5 day hazmat course.

Started a small domestic service and was the only station that provided domestic services for the

company. I was responsible for all routing of domestic freight, negotiation of rates with carriers,

airlines and cartage companies, reporting and P&L.

March 1986 to Sept. 1989 Vice President of Operations

Airgroup Express Minneapolis, MN

Managed all operational duties, reporting, responsible for P&L and freight routing, house

accounts, drivers, and dispatch. Made sales calls on house accounts and managed sales staff.

Consistent increases in revenue and account list while decreasing costs. Created first

transportation management system.

Prior to 1989

13 year Restaurant Management Career

EDUCATION

Certificate of Graduation: Radio and Television Communications

Trans American School of Broadcasting Wausau, WI.

Studied for work in radio. Was hired prior to graduation and worked for 3 radio stations over a 3

year period.

University of Wisconsin Marinette, W I, USA

General Studies in Algebra, English and History 1977 1978

University of Minnesota Morris, MN, USA

Studied speech, acting and directing, mass communications and theater 1982 1983

PUBLICATIONS

Adobe Premiere Elements 2 In a Snap 2005

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 and Premiere Elements 2 All In One – 2006

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Project

Cargowise ediEnterprise – All Modules

Magic eDeveloper

Pervasive SQL, MSSQL, MYSQL

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Flex

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Dreamweaver

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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