David L. Eveson

***** ** ***** **. . *********, OR 97006 . 503-***-**** / 503-***-**** .

acamfy@r.postjobfree.com

Logistics, Supply Chain, & Traffic Operations

Program Manager, Department Manager, Specialist, Director

Consistent history of facilitating profit and revenue growth through

exceptional management of domestic and international logistics operations.

Special expertise in reducing shipping and freight costs, improving storage

and distribution efficiency, and increasing operational quality. Excel at

negotiating contracts with carriers, managing Hazmat and quality

initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry, federal, and corporate

guidelines. Experienced at determining best possible shipping methods based

on ROI and timing. Adept at building, training, and leading top-performing

teams. Conversational in Chinese.

Professional strengths include:

Logistics Management + Supply Chain Operations + Traffic & Distribution

Management

QA + ICC INCOTERMS + APICS Procedures + OSHA & ISO Compliance + Project

Management

Customer Relations + 3rd Party Logistics + Reporting + Negotiations +

Process Improvement

ERP & MRP Systems + Customs Regulations + International Import/Export +

Warehousing

Professional Experience

CALBAG METALS CO., Portland, OR 2002 - 2013

Fastest-growing buyer, seller, and trader of nonferrous scrap metal in the

Pacific Northwest.

Logistics Manager

Oversaw domestic and international import and export of metal commodities

from internal and supplier facilities worldwide. Coordinated 525 truckloads

per month, on average. Supervised three direct and 10 indirect reports.

Additionally provided services for several sister companies. Managed

incoming and outgoing shipments at warehouse locations and managed supply

chain functions. Prepared all export documentation, invoices, and

documentation relating to Letters of Credit. Investigated and resolved

order and shipment issues. Maintained compliance records and licenses.

Audited freight invoices. Worked closely with overseas agents and

distribution centers.

. Reduced transportation rates 15%-25% by negotiating better agreements

with carriers, including trucking companies, intermodal companies,

railroads, and steamship lines.

. Increased efficiency by improving communications between various

departments.

. Built long-term relationships with air, rail, trucking, and ocean

carriers, plus more than 25 third-party logistics companies.

. Enhanced warehouse operations by formulating new loading and shipping

procedures.

. Lowered freight cost 10% and improved efficiency by negotiating new

rates and sourcing alternate packaging providers.

ALLIED SYSTEMS CO., Sherwood, OR 1993 - 2002

Manufacturer and distributor of specialized heavy lift and material

handling equipment.

Assistant Traffic Manager (1997-2002)

Promoted to direct all traffic-related functions. Managed several hundred

international and domestic inbound and outbound shipments per month,

including small parts, materials, and large equipment. Directed Parts

Department. Coordinated all traffic-related functions within warehouse and

supervised warehouse invoicing and supply chain activities. Negotiated

pricing and freight agreements with carriers. Analyzed sales and purchase

orders, along with product specifications, to determine appropriate

shipping methods. Prepared NAFTA Certificates of Origin. Managed Letters of

Credit functions.

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. Lowered overall freight costs several percentage points through

effective negotiations with carriers.

. Increased quality by formulating and implementing new policies and

procedures. Also served on Quality Audit Team, which audited compliance

to all internal procedures.

. Contributed to profitability by filing claims with carriers in instances

of contract non-compliance.

. Monitored compliance with DOT Hazmat regulations to avoid penalties and

reduce safety costs.

Traffic Administrator (1993-1997)

Arranged domestic outbound shipments with small package carriers, LTL and

FTL truck carriers, air carriers, and railroads. Worked closely with

Production, Final Assembly, Marketing, and Warehouse departments to ensure

proper packaging and on-time shipping. Prepared Bills of Lading and various

export documents. Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets. Communicated

extensively with freight forwarders, export carriers, and local carriers to

coordinate export shipments.

. Consistently negotiated best possible pricing with carriers for domestic

and international shipments.

. Facilitated executive decision making by preparing regular shipping

reports for management.

. Ensured proper delivery of all items by tracking shipments to final

destination.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Eastern Oregon University,

La Grande, OR

? Focus in International Business

? Minor in International Studies

Associate Degree in Arts & Sciences, Brigham Young University Idaho,

Rexburg, ID

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Certificate in Import/Customs Regulations, Small Business International

Trade Office

Certificate in International Transportation, Portland World Trade Center

Certificate in Import/Export, Transportation Services Institute

Training in International Shipping, ICC INCOTERMS, and OSHA & Hazmat

Regulations

AFFILIATIONS

Transportation Association of Portland

APICS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, ERP systems, MRP systems, Inventory

systems

Languages: Conversational in Mandarin Chinese

"I have found David to be not only very knowledgeable in this field...very

well respected in the industry. I would highly recommend David to any

future employer as he would be a true asset." - Dan DePaola, Director of

Sales & Marketing, Shippers Transport Express (2013)

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