Dene Ward has over 30 years of experience in transportation management and logistics. He has held roles such as Regional Head of Marine Chartering and Vice President of Special Projects, managing operations in the US, Dubai, and Afghanistan. Ward improved profits and streamlined customs clearance times in his roles. He has expertise in areas such as customer relations, global distribution, project management, and multi-modal transportation.

1. Dene Ward
14207 Mopan Springs Lane 281-225-7240
Houston, Texas 77044 denecward@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly effective Transportation Management / Logistics Professional with a history of growth and
success,energizing teams and streamlining operations, in highly complex and competitive environments.
Very skilled at identifying market opportunities and developing strategies to effectively exploit them.
Proven track record of success setting strategic direction; executing to plan; optimizing operations; and
developing and leading high-performing teams to outstanding results.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
More than thirty years of multi-modal projects and logistics management includes:
Customer Relations Contract Negotiations Heavy-Lift Management
Vessels Chartering Operations Analysis Global Distribution
Technical Sales Support Fleet Management Maritime Operations
Business Development Project Management Project Logistics
Multi-Modal Transportation Multi-Site Operations Logistics Planning
Project Technical Support Global Logistics Management Global Marine Shipping
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Panalpina International, Houston, Texas 2011 - 2015
Regional Head Marine Chartering, Americas
Managed all Marine Charter activities worldwide for all of the Americas offices. Worked with owners and
operators directly for Part and Full charters. Assisted and advised offices in support of bestselling vs
Merchants/Charters. Provided final approval on all charters prior to fixing.
 Improved gross profit from $1.2 million to $3.1 million in two years
 Coordinated 180 point-to-point charters, in three years, with zero vessel detention
 Coordinated an historic move ofa 38-foot diameter cable reel under the Chicago-area Lamont
Bridge; which had only 19 feet of clearance from the waterline to the bottom of the bridge
Jarvis International (a Crowley Company), Houston, Texas 1997 - 2011
Vice President - Special Projects Logcap IV (2008 - 2011)
ProjectDirector of $72 million/yr project, with ultimate responsibility for overall execution of the LOGCAP
IV Project in Houston, Dubai UAE and Afghanistan, which provided all logistics and distribution of
military supplies and equipment shipped to Afghanistan, as a vendor partner to Fluor Corporation.
Maintained all tariffs for fair and balanced pricing, adhering to government budget restrictions.
 Led day-to-day operations in Houston and Dubai, with oversight of total staff of 70 office and
warehouse personnel
 Managed and maintained funding for each task order
 Worked with warehouse management to ensure inventory received (part numbers, parts,
condition, quantity, pricing) balanced with client purchase orders within 72 hours of receipt
on an average of 1,000 material receipts per day

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Vice President - Special Projects Logcap IV, Jarvis International - Continued
 Ensuredcompliance withall aspects ofFARand DEFARregulations forgovernment contracts
 Responsible for all air and ocean charters for all of Jarvis operations
 Opened and staffed a logistics office and warehouse in Dubai - $35 million annual volume
Vice President Sales / Projects (2006 - 2007)
Directed the efforts of the Sales and Project Teams with four Sales Managers,two Special Project Leads,
and 12 Project Coordinators, focusing of global Key Accounts, generating annual revenue of $30 million
 Improved annual sales by 34% by optimizing current accounts and developing new global
accounts
 Appointed to the Board of Directors in 2006
 Re-focused the sales effort from lowest cost provider to best value provider
Director, EGBL Jarvis, Malabo,Equatorial Guinea (2003 - 2006)
Managed a jointly-owned (Jarvis and Guinean citizens) warehousing / customs clearing operation offering
Air Freight and Ocean Freight services. Grew the staff size from four Guineans to 45 local population
workers; providing customs and delivery logistics to the major oil companies doing business in EG.
 Reduced Guinean customs clearing for ocean freight cargo from 30 days to 3 days.
 Reduced customs clearance on air freight from 7 days to same-day.
 Generated $1M in annual profit from startup, in the second year of operations
 Interfaced with clients and government officials daily to safeguard operations.
 Earned FCPA certification, the only company in Malabo to fully comply with FCPA regulations.
Sales and Operations Manager (1997 - 2003)
Led the daily operations of a combined office and warehouse operation with a staff of 32 Sales
Professionals, Administrative Support Staff, Warehouse Technicians and Supervisors, with an operating
budget in the $1.5 - $1.8M range. Responsible for air and ocean charters for all Jarvis operations.
 Took over the sales leadership role in 2000 and increased annual gross profits by 14% each
year from 2000 to 2003.
 Interacted with clients frequently to ensure client needs were being met in a timely and
professional manner.
 Responsible for international ocean and airfreight exports and imports,LCL cargo, full loads,
break bulk and project cargo.
EuroBaltic Lines, Houston,Texas 1992 - 1997
European / American Line Manager
Promoted to USA Line Manager and opened the USA Market Office in Houston, Texas. Coordinated long-
term charter vessels for EuroBaltic, focusing on the Russian trade. Manage international cargo sales,
ensuring maximum profitability per voyage.
 Arranged rates for Container, Break Bulk, Project and Out of Gauge cargo.
 Chartered newvessels to expand the existing fleet, increased working fleet by 60%.
 Coordinated exports, imports and cross trade bookings including hazardous materials.
 Increased sales to $40M per year from a total startup position.
Expeditors Ltd., Heathrow, London, England 1988 - 1992

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Assistant Import Manager
Responsible for smooth and efficient running of the Import Department, managing team of four.
Coordinated all inbound cargo to the UK, arranged documentation and customs clearance. Negotiated
quotes for new business and coordinated all export cargo. Assisted in the preparation of Bills of Lading
and Customs & Excise queries.
 Won a corporate achievement award for securing an historic contract
Interdean, Ltd., London, England 1984 - 1988
Import Clerk
Coordinate the movement of personaleffectsfor USA, Middle East,and Europe for relocating employees of
globalcompaniesandforindividualsmoving to the UK. Servicesincludedpacking,transportation,andshipments
to the UK. Arranged for customs clearance where required. Responsible for handling claims to the full
satisfaction of all parties.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Transportation Management
Harrow University, Harrow, England
IMMIGRATION STATUS
US Citizen