Michael A. Young
15570 Shirley Circle– Omaha, Nebraska 68144
Cell: 402-490-3832, Home: 402-594-0883 Email: MichaelAYoungOmaha@gmail.com
LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL
Skilled negotiator focused on cost savings
Create win-win synergies by listening to customer needs
Executed understanding of financial management and P&L responsibilities
C-TPAT (customs & Trade Partnership against Terrorism) Certification/Validation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTIN FOODS, INC., & MARIO CAMACHO FOODS, Omaha, NE Sept 2001 - March 2011
Senior Logistics Director & Corporate Security Director
Performed detailed assessments of current risks to food supply chain through the introduction of
Quality Logistics Process (QLP). Managed import operation exceeding $100 million in sales,
logistics, and physical plant operations. Responsible for the daily oversight of Supply Chain
Logistics & meeting customer logistic requirements (CLR). Directly responsible for P & L; $8
million budget, business development and operating agreements. Risk management of 4 multi-
million dollar independent companies.
Acted as a liaison between vendors and company’s internal and external customers.
Helped design, customize, and negotiate agreements for end to end supply chain
management systems.
As a team member, completed projects for Executive Management Committee related to
operational improvements and cost reduction. Resulting in $400,000 - incremental
earnings and recovery of the operating companies.
Selected and managed 17 3rd Party Distribution Centers.
Growth and further development of 3rd Party invoice payment partner - Data2Logistics
(D2L). Result – audited correct freight payment system and cut production cost from
general office.
Audited and correct on time payments to “select partners” - increased production - high
performance and reduced overhead.
ABIDE NETWORK, INC., Omaha, Nebraska Sept 1999 - August 2001
Executive Director
Managed 501(c)3 non- profit Leadership Development organization in the inner-city of Omaha.
Secured new investors. Increased giving 150%.
Responsible for all local news stories and public relations.
Created & developed new board of directors with the selection of 8 new members.
AERO-TEC, INC., Fremont, Nebraska Sept 1998 - Sept 1999
Vice-President Sales
Recruited and trained new “Pro-Installer” distributors throughout the Midwest.
Establish sales goals with each Pro-Installer.
Responsibility to research, qualify and select in their protected territory.
Increased sales dollars 110%.
INNOVATIVE TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. (ITS, Inc.) April 1994 - Sept 1998
President/Owner
Incorporated, owned and operated my own brokerage company. Obtained Interstate Commerce
Commission authority, license, insurance and bond to engage in operations as a broker and
transportation consultant.
Successfully secured contracts and set up rates with insured, bonded national carriers
that performed logistics services for local, regional, and national corporations.
Gross revenues of over 1 million dollars per year.
Gross account base of over 300 customers in the United States and Mexico.
AMERICAN TRANSPORT, INC. April 1993 - April 1994
Director of Operations
UNITED DISPATCH, INC. August 1989 - April 1991
Director of National Accounts
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC. June 1977 - July 1989
Regional Branch Manager - 5 Terminals in 3 States
EDUCATION
Foothills Vocational Technical School, Searcy, Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas
Diploma in architectural & engineering drafting
Customers & Trade Partners Against Terrorism (C-TPAT): Certificate and Security Training
Trained & proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Works, Excel, Office Tools, Publisher,
QuickBooks, Outlook, Peachtree Accounting, Denari, Photo, Act 2003, and Outlook.
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Board Member of MITA (Midwest International Trade Association)
Board Member of Nebraska Logistic Council
Member of American Trucking Association