Michael R.

Michael R. has extensive work experience in logistics and operations management. Michael started their career at Expeditors in 2002 as a Summer Intern in Global Customs. Michael then worked in various roles within the company, including Air Export Night Operations, Management Trainee, Distribution Product and Operations Supervisor, and Distribution Product and Operations Manager. In these roles, they focused on improving operational processes, implementing loss prevention programs, and cutting costs while improving quality and service. Michael also worked as a Transcon Product and Operations Manager, where they achieved significant cost savings through dynamic changes in cargo consolidation and routing methodology. In their role as Service Center Manager in the Reno market, they established a satellite branch and reduced operational costs by developing a highly productive workforce. At Expeditors' Seattle branch, they served as a Distribution Product and Operations Manager and accelerated picker productivity while reducing production cost through an incentive-based picking program. Michael also served as an Ocean Export Product and Operations Manager, where they achieved significant new business growth and profitability during the pandemic by implementing a relationship-based strategy and introducing global logistics training programs. Most recently, they worked at Pangaea as the Associate Director of Logistics, overseeing global logistics operations for multiple brands. Michael successfully implemented strategies to reduce fulfillment and delivery costs and improve operational compliance. Michael also played a key role in the implementation of NetSuite Connectors and led the design of an in-house transportation visibility system. Overall, Michael R. has a strong track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings in the logistics industry.

Michael R. attended Willamette University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics. Additionally, they obtained several certifications including "Coworking with AI" from Maven (year not specified), "Using Power BI with Excel" from LinkedIn in 2021, and "Licensed Customs Broker" from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2016.