WAVERLY, TN ***** • 707-***-**** •ad4qdx@r.postjobfree.com• HTTPS://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/DEAN T SMITH/ Domestic-International Global Supply Chain Master Class Visionary leader with experience orchestrating seamless global supply chains, spearheading military food brokerage strategies, optimizing procurement operations, enhancing distribution networks, fostering strong partnerships, and driving revenue growth. Strategically drive logistics evolution, offering vital direction to heighten supply chain efficiency. Recognize and seize opportunities for materials enhancement, process refinement, and improved performance enhancement. Mastermind behind operational elevation, devising and implementing policies that align with organizational guidelines. Facilitate productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness, ensuring steadfast industry compliance. Institute trans formative "make or buy" decisions to achieve substantial global savings on direct and indirect expenditure. Apply optimal practices and cultivate robust supplier relationships to exceed contractual standards, realize cost savings, and increase value. Demonstrated prowess in shaping frameworks, new business paradigms, and digital infrastructure, elevating revenue growth amid industry disruption. Adept global team leader, nurturing high performance teams that deliver dynamic results.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

Logistics Management Project Management Cost Management Supplier Claims Performance Metrics Technology Integration Operational Excellence Supply Chain Management Carrier Network Design Freight Management Finance Coordination Invoice & Billing Management Data Analysis Contract Negotiation Performance Scorecard Dispute Resolution Stakeholder Collaboration Business Development & Strategic Planning Mitigation Planning Resource Allocation Progress Reporting Corrective Action Information Systems Relationship Building Marketing Collaboration Sales Collaboration Supply Chain Management Strategic Agility Technical Proficiencies: M.S. Office Suite TMS Freight Management Software VALUE ADDED

Innovative Lean Logistics: Successfully streamlined (to date) eighteen new brick and mortar stores for the North Face, employing Lean Logistics principles, optimization strategies, and cost reductions, fostering increased efficiency and satisfaction. The North Face assigned Dean Smith Active Air Freight as their “go to director” for new store openings.

Cost Effective Solutions: Reshaped the Department of Defense Commissaries' perishable food exports, slashing air export costs by 45%, negotiating with Lufthansa Cargo, and most importantly unheard of flat rated fuel & security surcharge model for consistent 52 week flights, saving taxpayers $250K $500K annually. Lead Generation: Spearheaded customer referrals, resulting in a 75% increase in new customer revenue. Achieved this while focusing primarily on North Face V.F. Outdoor. Progressed from International Ops Manager for a $20M Chicago Forwarder to V.P. of National Sales, overseeing a 15 member sales team across 12 USA offices. Strategic Leadership: Optimized Active Air Freight, transitioning from a team of four to a solo operation. Led prior employees by example, fostering a collaborative, enjoyable environment that contributed to an employee receiving

$150K in benefits upon departure due to the merger. Adaptive Analytical Thinker: Thrived in dynamic challenges like the U.S. DoD IBM Cash Register replacement, leveraging remote partnerships to surpass expectations, outperforming industry giants CEVA Logistics and DHL. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AAF LLC 3PL CONSULTINGSERVICES,WAVERLY,TENNESSEE 08/2022 – PRESENT 1099 Independent Contractor Supply Chain Services

Pioneered logistic solutions for V.F. Corporation, secure import/export of high dollar brands such as The North Face, Smartwool, and Vans. Facilitate global air freight between key cities: Seoul, Hanoi, Melbourne, and Sydney, ensuring punctual and secure transit. Evolve into a strategic consultant for The North Face in 2022, enhancing supply chain strategies and optimizing last mile deliveries. High value secure FTL dry van and LTL truck door to door and business to business solutions.

DEAN T. SMITH P AGE 2

Managed The North Face's end to end supply chain via Active Air Freight for 19 years. Awarded contracts for 28 North Face stores (August 2022 to present), driving coordination from supply acquisition to apparel delivery.

Noteworthy accomplishments include orchestrating an exceptional airlift of tents to Auckland for charity and Hollywood P.R. photoshoot, as recognized by North Face V.F. Apparel's Board Members and Directors in 2017. Streamlined LCL oceanic transfers from Asia Pacific, bolstering efficiency for West Coast deliveries. Championed express logistics for premium apparel, meeting critical just in time deliveries and seasonal deadlines. SASHA'SFARMFRESH,LLC,WAVERLY,TN 08/2015–06/2023

Chief Executive/Operational Officer – Produce and Grow interest transitioned to family member 2023. Launched and guided Farm Fresh hydroponic operations for a dynamic startup, securing funding through self directed IRA. Procured a 5 acre hobby farm and Freight Farms tm 40' Hydroponic Grow Container, achieving profitability within a year. Expanded presence inWisconsin,Northern Illinois, and Nashville markets, skillfully cultivating and distributing100%GMO free, GAP Certified fresh produce. Forged partnerships with Hy Vee Foods, Piggly Wiggly, and Rainbow Foods, as well as six other regional entities, as the area's leading basil and lettuce growers. Managed daily operations of 3 Wisconsin family owned cooperatives to ensure compliance and timely delivery. Created a USDA GAP certified Grower's Startup Program covering food safety, sales, marketing, and operations. Optimized cultivation conditions and swiftly resolved hydroponic challenges to ensure operations. Increased sanitation and safety standards by applying and enforcing Good Grower, Packing, and Processing practices. Led the development of a top tier hydroponic facility, displaying solid financial expertise. Recognized by grocers, and customers alike, as the premier southeastern Wisconsin grower of fresh basil and lettuce. ACTIVE AIR FREIGHT,LLC,WAVERLY,TENNESSEE 03/2004 – 08/2022 Chief Executive Officer

Led the creation and implementation of the organization's sourcing and procurement strategy, covering adept commodity management, vendor evaluation, contract oversight, competitive sourcing, and precise material scheduling. Engineered and enhanced worldwide food supply chain operations as Senior Executive Leader, championed profitability and delivering substantial P&L outcomes through strategic sales dialogues. 2 year air export contract with Fisher Biosciences (Thermofisher) cold chain exports to south and west Africa: Botswana, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Kenya, Malawi, Soweto, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kampala Uganda. Cold Chain air exports for Tolmar Therapeutics Mumbai India. Expert procuring accurate FDA Pharmaceutical U.S. and overseas documentation, inspections, and certified manifests. Fostered high impact sales agreements, securing a $3M client portfolio and piloting global supply chain operations for DoD Commissaries' Fresh Express Bagged Salads across Europe, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Attained Confectionary sales for Fannie May Chocolates in 2008 while delivering value to global REMOTE projects by exceeding price and service objectives, earning accolades from U.S. Military Commissaries at Ft. Lee, Virginia. Negotiated a four (4) year fifteen overseas commissary locations air export contract with IBM, highlighting adept project management skills. Exceeded performance expectations and gained IBM’ trust, they re assigned 35% more exports from their long standing contacts with two of the world’s largest integrated forwarder competitors. Developed personalized supply chain solutions for clients such as the Department of Defense and IBM, maintaining an unmatched 99.99% on time customer satisfaction rate and optimizing costs by reducing RFP/RFQ overheads by an average of 25%.

Contributed outstanding results to a prime Department of Defense Commissaries initiative, securing 10% in house savings and extending a 35% cost reduction to America’s brave service members and their families. Acknowledged by America's Second Harvest with an award for delivering free truckloads to New Orleans post Katrina, gaining coverage in Napa Valley Register for the initiative. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Branch Manager, Director DoD Military Commissaries Sales Quantum Logistics, Denver CO Vice President of Sales & Development ALG Worldwide, Chicago IL DEAN T. SMITH P AGE 2

EDUCATION &CERTIFICATIONS

Accredited Investor 2015–Present

Executive Management Program Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University Hydroponic Fresh Produce Grower since 2015 USDA Gap Certification, 2016 – 2018 TSA Cargo Security Clearance TSA IAC Training, 2006 – 2015 CASS/IATA Licensed Air Carriers Program Personal Loan Guarantee Of $100K 2004 – 2016 Cargo wise Legacy Freight Operations Software 15years U.S. Bank Syncada Payment Portal U.S. Military Commissaries