1. Lou L. Hnatiw
11719 Brambleton Court
Charlotte, NC 28277
980-245-7151
OBJECTIVE: Position utilizing my extensive management and organization skills in an operational
setting
PROFILE: Results-generating Logistics professional with over forty years of senior level experience
managing and implementing transportation and distribution strategies within multiple
industries and including top Fortune 100 companies. An effective decision-maker with
demonstrated cost reduction skills. Major strengths include business development,
strategic planning, organization, account maintenance, team-building, personnel
development, and project management. Widely acknowledged as an industry expert in
transportation, supported by excellent analytical and communications skills with a strong
systems background. A dedicated leader, who motivates through team and individual
empowerment with a constant focus on corporate goals and financial objectives.
PROFESSIONAL Odyssey Overland LLC, Charlotte, NC (2010 – 2016)
EXPERIENCE:
Operations Manager
• Managed all surface transportations modes controlled by Odyssey Overland
• Maintained optimum staff and other resources to support client demand.
Responsibilities included hiring, commendations, reviews, training, and
discipline and termination as necessary
• Responsible to maintain customer relations, including specialized support and
24/7 coverage as needed
• Primary functional liaison between Odyssey Overland and senior management
at the Odyssey Logistics executive offices and all subsidiaries
• Responsible for Contract implementation and maintenance with both vendors
and clients
• P&L statements and reviews
Trimac Transportation, Houston, TX (2004 -2010)
Director – National Accounts
• Accountable for budgeted revenue of $65 million through development of new
business and maintenance and growth of existing accounts
• Contract development and pricing
• P&L
• Sales and operational planning

2. BASF Corporation, Mt. Olive, NJ (1988-2003)
Manager - Transportation
• Corporate responsibility for a $250 million budget for administration and
operations support for over twenty manufacturing and distribution sites
• Contract development and administration
• Vendor selection and performance monitoring
• Sales and operational planning
• Systems integration, specifically SAP
Welco Gases, Newark, NJ (1986-1988)
Distribution Manager
National Steel, Parsippany, NJ (1984-1986)
Manager of Operations
Linden Bulk Transportation, Linden, NJ (1982-1984)
Transportation Manager
Ritter Transportation, Rahway, NJ (1977-1982)
Head Disptacher
Trap Rock Industries, Kingston, NJ (1972-1977)
Office Manager
EDUCATION: Syracuse University – Class of 1972
B.A. Mathematics.
PERSONAL: Interests include golf, theater, and football