Michael B. Woodward
San Mateo, CA 94402
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OBJECTIVE
Apply my experience as a logistics and supply-chain professional to a new
challenge with a company focused on quality, integrity and growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years' experience in direct coordination of forwarding and
transportation systems, logistics programs, personnel develop and training.
Strong communication skills (oral and written), a thorough knowledge of
large corporate structures, excellent organizational and reasoning skills,
good conflict resolution and problem solving skills, and extensive vendor
management.
EXPERIENCE
2008-2009: Logistics and Trade Compliance Specialist, 2Wire, Inc., San
Jose, CA
Improved import and export compliance execution, administration and supply
chain interaction. Maintained corporate trade files, SOPs and documentation
within U.S regulation guidelines. Supported all areas of domestic and
international logistics and inventory management. Coordinated vendor and
customs brokerage interaction. .
1998-2007: Transportation and Logistics Manager, Exel Global Logistics/DHL
Global Forwarding, Brisbane, CA
Reduced ground transportation costs by 12% in one year. Developed and
maintained various on-site and off-site logistics projects. Assumed
responsibility for the entire operation during an 80% annual growth period.
Managed integration of office facilities. Other positions held:
Transportation Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Project
Manager, Global Accounts Manager.
1992-1998: Inbound Manager, LEP International, South San Francisco, CA
Oversaw high volume of inbound freight, supported day and night operations,
and general warehouse, dispatch and distribution activities.
1988-1992: General Manager, Corsair Services (AKA Associated Air
Freight/Distribution Technologies), South San Francisco, CA
Built a 500-600K monthly revenue freight forwarding office operation among
a diverse customer base of electronics and computer firms, retailers, and
Department of Defense activities. Managed all employee, facility and
vendor relations. Other positions held: Night Operations Supervisor,
Operations Manager, Distribution Manager.
1986-1988: Operations Supervisor, Milne Truck Lines, Oakland, CA
General day LTL operations, labor-cost analysis, warehouse and facilities
management.
Officer, U.S. Navy, Active and Reserve
EDUCATION
B.A., University of Southern California, International Relations
M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies, International Policy
COMPUTER SKILLS
Word, Excel, MS Office, Lotus Notes, SAP
REFERENCES - Available upon request.