DAN S. NAMISI, M.S.M

Herndon, VA ***** 1-703-***-****

ac7a8e@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/namisi

GENERAL MANAGEMENT / OPERATIONS / AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN

Performance Summary

Master’s in management leadership professional with global experience and cultural diversity awareness that grew up in several countries and travelled extensively. Entrepreneur dedicated to streamlining operations, strategic sourcing, increasing efficiency, maximizing ROI, lean methodology and versed in startup and turnaround operations; and change management, process and productivity optimization, managing risk, logistics and the supply chain. Excellent negotiation skills with ability to work with suppliers, clients and people from different cultures.

Core Competencies

Leadership

Teamwork

Data Analysis

Risk

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Creativity

Financial Management

Business Strategy

Communication

Sales/Marketing

Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Commodities Sales/Marketing Herndon, VA 05/18/2015- Present

Business Development Manager

Consult with coffee export suppliers and producers interested in expanding existing or driving new business in international markets. Partner with clients in identifying and taking advantage of opportunities for sales process improvement and international trade strategies, while ensuring a well-defined, efficient sales and marketing process.

Provide advice and assistance to clients on export markets, carry out trade promotions, conduct market research and provide representation to exporters through every step of the export process.

Educating companies on how to tailor their export activities to the specific market with respect to their products, financing, marketing, packaging and logistics.

Assist exporting clients in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace. Negotiate with suppliers and buyers to obtain best quality and price for commodities.

The Catholic University of America Washington, DC 08/27/2012- 05/16/2015

GRANTS COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE – Controller’s Office/Finance

Led the review, processing and filing of travel documentation on federal post-award grants in accordance with University and federal policies.

Provide support on grant certification efforts, records management and reporting.

Mount Elgon Coffee, Inc. Irvine, CA 01/071999 – 07/30/2012

General Manager Operations

Entrepreneur with leadership and managerial skills that started and run a new a business start-up and grew revenues from zero to six figures in two years. Managed and directed all aspects of business operations, product development, supply chain, sales and marketing, financial management, profit and loss, forecasting, global channel development, and staff administration of a successful contract coffee trading company, including the development of all international import and export policies and business planning and strategies. Achievements include saving money for the company by increasing productivity and earning money for the company and making a profit.

Performance Highlights

35% increase in on-time delivery +20% reduction in client complaints

Effective Operations Management demands understanding every department’s unique problems and timelines. Building these considerations into daily activities helped:

Finance & supply Chain saved $55,000 in last three quarters

Increased productivity, with a 35% increase on-time delivery

These on-time delivery increases were achieved with improved communications, connecting Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customers, and Customer Service:

Delivered 20% reduction in client complaints

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP

Catholic University of America (CUA), Washington, DC

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MANAGEMENT

California State University-Fullerton

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Social Media, Quick Books

E-Procurement, PeopleSoft, Sales Force and search engine optimization (SEO)

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