Blake Sufferling

Serve as a single point of contact for specific accounts, managing inland transportation (drayage and OTR) pricing, operations, billing, and contingency planning for discerning freight forwarders, 3PLs and beneficial cargo owners. Orchestrate domestic supply chain operations by leveraging the extensive Evans & West Motor Freight Network of trucking/ warehousing assets & human capital. Connects customers to trusted Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, SSLs, BD Port Personnel, Service Providers, and Sourcing Consultants where appropriate.

Worked a Department of Defense Skillbridge Internship in SomeraRoad's Nashville Office. Served to provide comparative market analysis on existing and projected developments in select US Markets. Gained valuable exposure to a diverse team of CRE Acquisition, Asset Management, Adaptive Re-Use/ Ground Up Development, Capitalization, and Construction Management professionals.

Led cross-functional teams and managed multinational programs which incorporated diplomatic, military, defense, and economic agencies to secure US objectives, counter threats to US interests, and increase coordination between disparate Middle Eastern factions. Leveraged expertise in diplomacy, operational to tactical planning, warfighting, Egyptian Arabic proficiency, cultural awareness, and critical thinking to build strategic relationships.

Led organizations and coordinated efforts to train, advise, equip, and integrate with Iraqi Army Divisions to support their offensive on key ISIS strongholds. Leveraged expertise in strategic planning and cross-cultural communication to build strong relationships and foster effective collaboration with Iraqi partners, resulting in the degradation of ISIS control of Ramadi and Fallujah.