1. Professional Summary
Skills
Experience
DAVID S. BORDEN
295 Hope Drive , Blandon , PA 19510 | (H) 610-413-8531 | sbcjbmtb@gmail.com
Seasoned and accomplished Global Logistics Account Manager with more than 17 years of
experience in fast-paced, high pressure in-house 3PL operation, Managing all International
Logistic Operations for Fortune 500 customer. Excellent communication, team leadership,
customer relationship management, operations creation and development, problem solving,
strategic thinking and management skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in
terms of creation of new internal revenue streams, new product development, ongoing
customer savings and best-practice efficiencies vis a vis ongoing operational assessments
and improvements.
Transportation
Administration and Management
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation
Operations Analysis
Writing
11/1998 to 11/2015Global Account Manager - Carpenter Technology
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. – Reading, PA
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or
customer issues.
Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or
safety records.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or
processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Supervise the work of logistics documentation specialists, planners, and schedulers.
Negotiate with suppliers and/or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or
sustainability.
Negotiate transportation rates or services.
Create policies or procedures for international logistics activities.
Plan, implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
Train international logistics department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding
global logistics operations and SOP's.
Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or
2. delivery.
Develop new 3PL product offerings and revenue opportunities.
03/1997 to 11/1998Ocean Export / Inbound Transportation / Quality Manager
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. – Folcroft, PA
Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security
needs.
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock
receipts, or certificates of origin.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors
that could affect freight shipping.
Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to
another.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Manage team of Ocean Export employees
Sell directly and support Sales vis a vis Ocean Services ( Export & Import ) for potential
/ targeted customers.
Prepared and assisted customers with preparation of International Banking Tools, such
and Bank Drafts and Letters of Credit
Grew Ocean Export department by 25% before taking new assignment.
Managed initial ISO9002 qualification for Expeditors / Philadelphia, Expeditors /
Philadelphia being one of six of the qualifying offices.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
06/1996 to 02/1997Management Trainee
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. – Boston, MA
Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical
supplies.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors
that could affect freight shipping.
Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through
customs.
Prepare shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock
receipts, or certificates of origin.
Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
3. Education
Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
Complete customs paperwork.
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations
affecting shipments.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
09/1993 to 11/1995Operations Manager
McCloskey Transportation Services – Exton, PA
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or
budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the
handling of dangerous goods.
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is
accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor
contract fulfillment.
Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies,
procedures, goals, or objectives.
Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety
meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, such
as aircraft or railroad cars.
Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or
schedule changes.
Manage team of six company drivers
Sell and support sales for both Trucking, Intermodal Rail, and Truck Brokerage
operations.
Jun 1992Bachelor of Science: Transportation & Logistics Management
Northeastern University - Boston, MA
Graduated top of class in Transportation & Logistics Management, and Cum Laude overall.
Awarded with a UPS Educational Endowment Scholarship both Junior and Senior year.