Scott Prentice has over 25 years of experience in freight, logistics, and supply chain management. He has held roles such as Branch Manager, International Station Branch Manager, and Gateway Manager. Currently, he is the International Station Branch Manager at SEKO Aerospace and Aviation, where he is responsible for all international transactions and ensuring government compliance. Previously he worked at GEODIS WILSON USA as Branch Manager, where he increased revenue by 185% and profits by 135% through managing vendors and clients. He has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations management, sales, procurement, and team leadership in both domestic and international markets.
1. SCOTT PRENTICE
2814 Flint Trail Keller, TX 76248
scott.prentice@hotmail.com • C (817) 681-1150
PROFILE
Dynamic domestic and international leader of sales, branch management, procurement, operations
and trade lane development in freight and logistics management since 1993. Unique ability to
establish, grow and successfully manage products and pricing in globally competitive
environments. Detailed senior experience in developing and executing strategic and tactical
planning for procurement, customer relationship management, and operations. Seasoned and
hands-on sales experience and driver of aggressive results in spite of organizational limitations.
Direct experience in domestic, European, Asian, and Latin American markets.
Market Development • Strategic Planning & Budgeting
Branch Management • Domestic and Global Team Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SEKO Aerospace and Aviation. DFW Airport, TX October 2016 – Present
International Station Branch Manager
Responsible for all international transactions including air/ocean, import/export, foreign to foreign
shipments. All aspects from quote to delivery including all government requirements
Dealings with ITAR business and working closely with P1 & P2 carriers to ensure
government compliance on the Lockheed F35 program
Implemented many cost and time saving internal SOPs in order to increase bottom line profits to the
company
Created operational KPIs and reporting processes as they did not exist prior to me joining
Immediately recognized organizational weaknesses and implemented business plans to turn
around the monthly losses
GEODIS WILSON USA, INC., Grapevine, TX February 2006 - August 2016
Branch Manager
Responsible for all branch activities, sales, operations, HR, accounting, budgeting &
fulfillment as well as a National Key Operations Manager for a major global account
Started import gateway that serviced all of the region as well as Mexico
Started up & managed first cross-border traffic to/from Mexico
Handled all budgeting and procurement decisions thoroughly and effectively
2. Increased revenue by 185% & bottom line profits (EBIT) by 135% by managing vendors
and increasing clients
DFW territory was Texas south to Austin, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Arkansas & Northern Louisiana
Successfully completed an office move from a 2000 sq. ft. office into a 13,000 sq. ft. facility
Worked with CBP to turn our facility into a bonded CFS
Had great success in organically growing customers as well as bringing in new customers to
expand and grow our revenues
Worked directly with the national account representatives to secure preferred pricing and
bullet rates for our customer base and sister offices
Worked on trade lane development and successfully built a consolidation program bot
import & export in 4 key regions.
SCOTT PRENTICE
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SCHENKER, INC., Grapevine, TX February 1997 – February 2006
Air Export Agent, Supervisor, Manager & Gateway Manager
Obtained new business by going on sales visits while still performing daily operational duties
Maintained & expanded business with current customers by offering new & better
products/solutions to fit their specific needs
Handled all accounting duties
Started up the DFW Gateway where one did not exist
Created budget process for the Gateway as a stand-alone P/L center
Completed multiple RFQs for corporate office and had a win rate of 32%
Maintained all TSA records & handled all TSA audits with no violations or warnings
Built and maintained relationships with all carriers & vendors
Increased gateway tonnages by over 60% in the last 2 years of service in the Gateway
Targeted & closed new business necessary to get the best yields on consolidations
AIR-SEA FORWARDERS, Inc.
March 1993 – February 1997
Operations Agent
Customer Service
Issued air waybills
Audited export shipment files
Performed general accounting duties
Completed quotes to customers and agents
Handled all customer reports
Handled Letters of Credit
EDUCATION
Tarrant County College 1992 – 1994
General Studies / Business Major – Psychology Minor
ACCOMPLISHMENTS / SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS
2005 – 2010 Co-Chairman of Cargo 2000 – DFW chapter
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3. BUP II Certification from Lufthansa Cargo
Proficient in all Microsoft applications
Held in high respects by all colleagues in the freight community
Team player
Leader by example
Generate enthusiasm with colleagues
Develop people into future successful leaders by coaching instead of driving
REFERENCES
Steve Gresham, FedEx , (817) 205-3319
Steve Arden, Air Cargo Sales Manager, UPS Cargo, (469) 585-5126
Eduardo Cruz, International Logistics Manager, Lego USA, Inc., (860) 904-3423
Ginger Rush, Logistics Manager, Dallas Airmotive, (940) 297-5205
Brad Cox, Sales Manager, DGM International, (972) 955-8087
More available upon request
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