Greig Thomson
Ile Bizard
Summary
Compliance Manager focused on minimizing company liability by keeping all records, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirements. Quality-driven and hardworking with proven skills in spotting issues, developing resolutions and implementing corrective actions.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Compliance
Fuel Transport Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Managed Carrier Relations/Onboarding department
- Develop, maintained database of, wrote training documents for, and implemented company policies, SOP’s, SOW’s including creating and maintenance of rules and conditions aligning to these in the companies TMS
- Maintained database of these
- Wrote training documents for the implementation of these
- Responsible for investigation and resolution of customs and customs bond related issues and penalties
- Responsible for CTAP/PIP audits and compliance
- Produced SmartWay reports for continued membership
- Managed database for all geofencing and customer/shipper/consignee locations
- Assisted in the purchase of all operation insurance policies
- Assisted in Claims department for both Logistics and asset divisions
- Applied for and obtained Ecovadis membership with a bronze medal level standing by developing company policies and/or aligning other departmental policies
- Reviewed all customer contracts, schedules and NDA’s for input in bidding process and for final approval of in-house legal counsel
- Signed all carrier contracts and negotiated any redlines made
- Wrote default terms and conditions for load confirmations and managed companies database and application for proper defaulting structure
- Purchased and managed companies online document signing platform
- Advised division leaders of regulatory risks in business processed and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Established a robust compliance framework, resulting in reduced instances of non-compliance issues.
- Evaluated proposed business initiatives from a compliance perspective, providing guidance on potential risks or concerns.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations.
- Devised and maintained compliance recordkeeping processes to support initiatives.
Vice President – Yield and Risk Management
MidAmerica Logistics Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for the purchase of all operation insurance policies
- Managed and responsible for Safety and Compliance department for asset division
- Managed and responsible for Claims department for both Logistics and asset divisions
- Managed Carrier Relations/Onboarding department
- Develop and publish policies, SOP’s, SOW’s
- Reviewed, negotiated, approved and signed all Customer Contracts, schedules and NDA’s
- Signed all Carrier contracts and negotiated any redlines made
- Maintained rate schedules
- Approved Premises leases and managed construction buildouts
- Wrote default terms and conditions for load confirmation
- General legal matters with external lawyers
- Worked closely with the VP of Enterprise Sales to develop bidding strategies
- Managed RFI/RFP Department
- Produced lane costing and margin modeling based on market pricing and customer terms and conditions
- Obtained or provided all necessary company documents for customers
- Produced KPI reports
- Managed Carrier Sales Department
- Seeked out and contracted dedicated carriers to specific company awarded lanes in a tertiary manner for automatic load assignment
- Developed commission-based incentives for operation members who sourced dedicated lane carriers
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Director Sales Operations
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Retained all responsibilities of the Pricing and Contracts Manager position
- Purchase all insurance policies/bonds
- CRM Management
- Develop and publish policies, SOP’s, SOW’s
- Contractual requirements implementation
- General legal matters with external lawyers including: Leases, Claims lawsuits, Revisions to FLS customer contracts (Shipper/Broker, Co-Broker), FLS carrier contracts, Load confirmations
- Administrator for customer portals (i.e
- Retailink)
Pricing and Contracts Manager
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Completed RFI’s/RFP’s
- Reviewed, negotiated, approved and signed all customer contracts, NDA’s, schedules etc
- And maintained a database of such
- Maintained rate schedules
- Produced sales reports
- Continued with responsibility of all permits and authorities, Safety and Compliance, Claims
- Developed Carrier Relations Department, setting policy and criteria
Administrator for FLS Transport Inc. (trucking division)
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Responsible for all permits and authorities, fuel and highway use taxes, driver payroll, driver paperwork, Safety and Compliance, Claims, P&L’s, Billing, CTPAT/PIP compliance
- Organized and managed store fixture “Roll Outs”
- Responsible for SmartWay membership(s) and reports
- Co-Charge of installation of TMW (2001)
- Implemented billing department for Brokerage division
Dispatch
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
09.1997 - 01.1999
Architectural Designer
Belcourt Inc.
01.1989 - 09.1997
- Designed office and commercial spaces for tenants
- Co-ordinated mechanical engineering design/drawings with Architectural and Base Building design
- Calculations of leasable and common areas and produced rental plans
- Wrote “Schedule D’s”, description of leased premises, for leases
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects.
Curtain Wall Designer
Zimmcor
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Produced the technical design and (CAD) -drawings for the exterior curtain wall of the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham England
Installations Designer
Sunkiss Thermoreactors
05.1986 - 09.1987
- Designed for placement of automotive spray booths in existing buildings (car dealerships and body shops)
- Wrote and illustrated installation manuals
- Artistic Illustrations for marketing materials
Education
Economics - Economics
Concordia University
MontrealD.E.C. - Architectural Technology
Vanier College
05-1986
Skills
- Time management skills
- Multi-tasking
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Proficient with Excel
- Proficient with Word
- Proficient with Power Point
- Proficient with Adobe XI Pro
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
Other
- Member of the FLS Social Committee.
- Chair of the first Annual FLS Gala supporting Make-A-Wish Quebec.
- Member of the steering committee for a new TMS for FLS.
Timeline
Director of Compliance
Fuel Transport Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2024
Vice President – Yield and Risk Management
MidAmerica Logistics Inc.
10.2018 - 10.2019
Director Sales Operations
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2018
Pricing and Contracts Manager
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2010
Administrator for FLS Transport Inc. (trucking division)
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2006
Dispatch
FLS Transportation Services Inc.
09.1997 - 01.1999
Architectural Designer
Belcourt Inc.
01.1989 - 09.1997
Curtain Wall Designer
Zimmcor
01.1988 - 01.1989
Installations Designer
Sunkiss Thermoreactors
05.1986 - 09.1987
Economics - Economics
Concordia University
D.E.C. - Architectural Technology
Vanier College
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