Matt Hamson

Chief Executive Officer - Leader of Mexico-Focused 3PL @ Coronado Logistics, Inc.

About

I'm an experienced leader with a strong track record of success in international logistics, supply chain management, operations, technology and manufacturing. I enjoy the challenge of building and managing globally dispersed service networks. Working in and providing service to Fortune 500 companies along with small and medium enterprises, I am reliable, flexible and bring value to internal and external clients. I've learned that honest, straight forward communication with a lot of listening goes a long way in team building and successful collaboration.

Country

United States

City

San Diego County

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Retail Operations, Vendor Relations, Operational Execution, Coaching, Organizational Consulting, Client Relations, Business Acumen, Global Delivery, Executive Team, International Business Development, Global Business Management, Mexico Logistics, Business Expansion, Venture Capital, International Team Building, Purchasing, Logistics Management, Freight Forwarding

Experience

Chief Executive Officer - Leader of Mexico-Focused 3PL

Coronado Logistics, Inc.

2013-10 - Present · 13 yrs

Greater San Diego Area

Many companies have trouble with their cross-border shipments. When they have that trouble, they call Coronado Logistics. Our customers enjoy a worry-free logistics solution at a competitive price.

Senior Logistics Consultant

EAG Consulting, LLC

2010-8 - 2013-9 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Pivotal role in advising our clients on complex international logistics and supply chain challenges. Leveraging extensive industry expertise, I worked collaboratively with our mid-sized logistics and technology clients to develop and implement tailored logistics solutions that helped meet their objectives of cost control and reduction, increased supply chain efficiency and route optimization.

President & CEO

CSU, Inc

2002-9 - 2010-6 · 7 yrs 10 mos

Greater San Diego Area

School supply and furniture manufacturing business. ♦ Increased sales by over 20% annually ♦ Opened new B2B and B2C sales channels by realigning distribution channels ♦ Improved margins by optimizing purchasing, inventory management and supply chain functions

Chief Operating Officer/Co-Founder

Front Porch, Inc.

1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs

Technology firm which designs, manufactures, and markets content management and customer service software for global telecommunications carriers and Internet service providers. Worked closely with CEO and CFO in leading company from start-up to profitable, multi-million dollar enterprise. ♦ Secured $22m in investment from professional investors including Sempra Ventures and Qualcomm ♦ Negotiated agreements with large international telcos and suppliers ♦ Led successful expansion into Europe, Asia and Latin America

Director of International Distribution & Logistics, Director of International Business Development

Costco Wholesale

1992 - 1998 · 6 yrs

San Diego, California

Responsible for business development, supply chain management and import/export logisitics for international chain of warehouse clubs. ♦ Led creation of international multi-site high volume, low cost distribution network facilitating growth into 9 new markets over 4 years ♦ Streamlined the international supply chain resulting in a competitive advantage, cost savings and reductions in lead time and lead time variability.