Dean J.

Vaccarino
190 S Wood Dale Rd. #1110
Wood Dale, IL. 60191
224-392-8570
dv74d92c@westpost.net
Career Objective: A results oriented Business Professional seeking to utilize
over 20 years of knowledge and experience in International Air Cargo, and Contra
ct Handling to make a significant contribution to a growing company.
Professional Chronology
2006 - Present, Channel Distribution Corp. Itasca, IL.
Manager of Sales and Service.
Market and direct international Air, Ocean and Trucking logistic services to sev
eral clients as a 3rd party logistics service provider. Develope new programs t
o supplement and enhance revenue opportunities with current and new customers.
Establish organizational structure and strengthen customer relations. Oversee O
perations, and ensure all operational standards are met or exceeded. Assure co
mpliance with TSA, US Customs requirements, and all other government agencies.
Provide leadership and direction to all staff.
2001 - 2006, Transportation Management Consultants, Chicago, IL.
Consultant/Independent Contractor
Analyze logistic and distribution processes for several Domestic and Internation
al Freight Forwarders, Logistic service companies, Distribution Centers, and me
dium to large Manufacturing companies, relative to networks, systems, services,
carriers, pricing, costs etc.
Develop solutions to enhance service quality and profitability by streamlining p
rocesses, reducing costs, and increasing productivity. Market services to incre
ase customer base, while building and maintaining strong relationships with both
customers and vendors.
1996 - 2001, Gotoh Distribution Service, Inc. Bensenville, IL. Regional Mgr. S
ales and Service
Manage the day to day operations regarding, Warehouse, Operations, Trucking, Sal
es, Customer Service staff and 90,000 sq. ft. facility for third party logistic
service provider.
Oversee and direct Cargo operation for UPS 747 daily Freighter Service. Includin
g all import/export documentation, warehouse, US Customs requirements, etc.
Assist corporate with long term business strategies and planning
Establish and maintain annual budget
Enhance service standards
Negotiate all vendor agreements
Develop new business opportunities
Establish and maintain Customer Relations
Develop new facilities, maintain current facilities, and identify facility enhan
cements to maximize profit potential
Analyze fleet capabilities and direct dispatch operations to maximize profit. Re
search and develop cost effective resources to supplement service levels, i.e. c
ommunication systems, billing systems, reporting processes, fleet tracking syste
ms, etc.
Provide direction, support, and leadership to all staff
Accountable for all Distribution Center activities including, P&L, Administratio
n, Facilities, Accounting, Customer Service, Human Resources, Staffing, Safety,
Security, Equipment Leasing and Purchase.
Achievements
Successfully opened and managed two new Warehouse Operations
Successfully negotiated Third Party Contract handling agreement with UPS
Developed independent Service Center/Warehouse, Customer Service Operation and T
ransportation system to accommodate UPS daily (import/export) 747 Freighter.
Developed and managed successful Import Warehouse/CFS to accommodate import traf
fic for several International Freight Forwarders and Shippers, including exclusi
ve import contract for Kintetsu World Wide.
Successfully operated US Customs Central Examination Site
Successfully operated US Customs Foreign Trade Zone
Proposed, Negotiated, Constructed, Developed, and Implemented Logistics Warehous
e operation for Isuzu Motors of America, in Janesville, WI., providing Inventory
Management, Parts Sequencing, and Sub-Assembly for General Motors production li
ne of Isuzu medium duty trucks.
Developed and manage transportation system for all inbound International Parts.
1990 - 1995, Gateway Freight Service, Chicago, IL. Regional Director,
(6 Midwest Locations)
Provide full direction and leadership for as many as 17 International and Domest
ic Air Cargo operations. Provide contract Cargo Handling, Ramp Safety, and Surfa
ce Transportation services as required.
Developed and maintained operating policies, procedures and standards
Recruit, develop, manage and evaluate staff of 270 employees, including 5 Manage
rs and 22 Supervisors
Maintain full responsibility for, Account Management, Customer Service, Customer
Relations, Customer/Vendor negotiations, P&L, Accounting, Resource Planning, Hu
man Resources, Administration, Staffing, Facilities and Equipment, Safety, Secur
ity, and all other relative, Operational, and Administrative functions
Achievements
Successfully increased traffic flow and processing from 3 million pounds per mon
th to 31 million pounds per month.
Grew customer base from 3 Airlines to 17 International and Domestic Airlines
Managed and coordinated all facets of up to 6 warehouse facilities (300,000 squa
re feet)
Negotiated leases, coordinated layouts, researched/purchased all material handli
ng systems, recruited, developed, trained, and managed all staff and operations
1989 - 1990, Safe Transportation/Safe Air Freight, Elk Grove Village, IL.
Vice President of Sales and Service,
Recruited by Safe Transportation to establish a presence in the Chicago Market
Developed customer base of Domestic and International Airlines, Freight Forwarde
rs, and several Commercial Air Freight Shippers,
Served as liaison between Airlines and their Freight Forwarder customers, coordi
nating scheduled traffic flow to various destinations for global distribution
Developed both TL and LTL operation in and out of Chicago
Developed Chicago into companies top revenue producing operation

1987 - 1988, Link America, Elk Grove Village, IL. Terminal Manager
Managed Operations and Sales of Third Party Warehouse, Transportation, and Inte
rnational Air Cargo Handling service provider
Developed and Implemented all Operating procedures
Coordinated all inbound/outbound, inventory management and transportation servic
es.
Served as a U. S. Customs Bonded Container Freight Station for Freight Forwarder
s and Airlines
Provided consolidation/deconsolidation service and distribution of global traffi
c, utilizing all modes of transportation, including Air, Ocean, Rail, Truck, (LT
L and TL
1975 - 1987, Continental Airlines, Houston, TX. Manager Special Projects
Acted as a consultant to under performing air cargo operations, analyzing and e
nhancing both operational and marketing strategies
Successfully increased revenue and enhanced profitability of 14 air cargo operat
ions
Manager of Cargo Sales and Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Set up and re-opened Continental Air Cargo operation in Albuquerque market after
bankruptcy
Re-established Continental Air Cargo presence in the Albuquerque market.
Re-developed customer relations, Freight Forwarder base and Market share
Implemented innovative concepts, to enhance service capabilities and capacity th
at resulted in dramatic revenue increase.
International Air Cargo Supervisor, Los Angeles, California
Supervised Continental Airlines International Air Cargo and Contract Handling op
eration.
Including Continental DC-10 Freighter to SYD/MEL as well as KLM , Singapore Air
lines and Quantas.
Education and Training
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
Total Quality Institute, Red Oak, CA.
Dale Carnegie/Public Speaking, Chicago, IL.