Paul R. Holmes

3397 Askin Ave, Windsor, Ontario N9E 3J6H) 519-250-7476 C) 226-350-2741

prholmes01@gmail.com

United States Resident Visa

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Logistics/Transportation/Supply Chain Management

Professional business development, account and operations manager with extensive experience and expertise in Automotive OEM and Tier One suppliers. Transportation,

material management and supply chain services.

Developed and managed major accounts including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Android Industries, Dakkota, Mobis, Delphi, and Navistar among others.

Transportation services: Dedicated Truckload, Expedite, Air Charter and LTL.

Materials management services: Sub-assembly, sequencing, kitting, quality inspection, distribution and warehousing.

Negotiate corporate contracts. Prepare RFQ’s for presentation to client. Implementation of new programs including preparation of business plans,

setting objectives, policies and procedures, processes, system requirements, facility acquisitions, staffing, asset allocation, training and oversee initial launch.

Manage all aspects of daily operations including budgetary responsibilities, lead regional staff teams in all aspects of individual and team performance, work cooperatively and cohesively with Human Resources, Safety, Recruiting, Asset Management and Maintenance Departments.

Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in time sensitive environments.

Motivated, highly organized with excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Incisive and proactive team player undaunted by size and complexity of a project or program.

Professional Experience

Rush Trucking Corporation, Wayne, Michigan August 2012 to May 2016Executive Director Operations & Account Management

Responsible for all aspects of operations and account management. Maintained and monitored overall service performance. Strategic planning and growth management. Managed team of Regional Operations and Account Managers.

Moes Transport, Romulus, Michigan/Windsor 2012Chief Operations Officer

Directing operations and sales.

Martin Transportation Systems, Inc., Byron Center, Michigan 2003 to 2012Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Business development and account management.

Hollingsworth Group, Flint, Michigan 1996 to 2003Director of Business Development

Business development and account management for expedited, truckload and materials management programs for both Hollingsworth Expedite and Chieftain Contract Services.

TNT Overland/Expedited Services, Windsor, Ontario 1983 to 1996Sales Manager

Business development and management of automotive accounts. Directed sales and marketing functions for LTL, expedite, air-charter and dedicated transportation services.

Education

Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario 1981Business Administration/ Marketing Major