Michael A. Young
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LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL
Skilled negotiator focused on cost savings
Create win-win synergies by listening to customer needs
Executed understanding of financial management and P&L responsibilities
C-TPAT (customs & Trade Partnership against Terrorism)
Certification/Validation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTIN FOODS, INC., & MARIO CAMACHO FOODS, Omaha, NE Sept 2001 - March
2011
Senior Logistics Director & Corporate Security Director
Performed detailed assessments of current risks to food supply chain
through the introduction of Quality Logistics Process (QLP). Managed import
operation exceeding $100 million in sales, logistics, and physical plant
operations. Responsible for the daily oversight of Supply Chain Logistics &
meeting customer logistic requirements (CLR). Directly responsible for P &
L; $8 million budget, business development and operating agreements. Risk
management of 4 multi-million dollar independent companies.
. Acted as a liaison between vendors and company's internal and external
customers. Helped design, customize, and negotiate agreements for end
to end supply chain management systems.
. As a team member, completed projects for Executive Management
Committee related to operational improvements and cost reduction.
Resulting in $400,000 - incremental earnings and recovery of the
operating companies.
. Selected and managed 17 3rd Party Distribution Centers.
. Growth and further development of 3rd Party invoice payment partner -
Data2Logistics (D2L). Result - audited correct freight payment system
and cut production cost from general office.
. Audited and correct on time payments to "select partners" - increased
production - high performance and reduced overhead.
ABIDE NETWORK, INC., Omaha, Nebraska Sept 1999 - August 2001
Executive Director
Managed 501(c)3 non- profit Leadership Development organization in the
inner-city of Omaha.
. Secured new investors. Increased giving 150%.
. Responsible for all local news stories and public relations.
. Created & developed new board of directors with the selection of 8 new
members.
AERO-TEC, INC., Fremont, Nebraska Sept 1998 - Sept 1999
Vice-President Sales
Recruited and trained new "Pro-Installer" distributors throughout the
Midwest.
. Establish sales goals with each Pro-Installer.
. Responsibility to research, qualify and select in their protected
territory.
. Increased sales dollars 110%.
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. (ITS, Inc.) April 1994 - Sept 1998
President/Owner
Incorporated, owned and operated my own brokerage company. Obtained
Interstate Commerce Commission authority, license, insurance and bond to
engage in operations as a broker and transportation consultant.
. Successfully secured contracts and set up rates with insured, bonded
national carriers that performed logistics services for local,
regional, and national corporations.
. Gross revenues of over 1 million dollars per year.
. Gross account base of over 300 customers in the United States and
Mexico.
AMERICAN TRANSPORT, INC. April 1993 - April 1994
Director of Operations
UNITED DISPATCH, INC. August 1989 - April 1991
Director of National Accounts
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. June 1977 - July 1989
Regional Branch Manager - 5 Terminals in 3 States
EDUCATION
Foothills Vocational Technical School, Searcy, Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
Diploma in architectural & engineering drafting
Customers & Trade Partners Against Terrorism (C-TPAT): Certificate and
Security Training
Trained & proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Works, Excel, Office
Tools, Publisher, QuickBooks, Outlook, Peachtree Accounting, Denari, Photo,
Act 2003, and Outlook.
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Board Member of MITA (Midwest International Trade Association)
Board Member of Nebraska Logistic Council
Member of American Trucking Association