Edward Emerson

A motivated, personable professional with a successful track record of profitable business startup and management in the visa, passport, transportation, and logistics industries. Talent for conducting business management, including operations, production, quality assurance, and controls. Known for cross-functional team building, leading with authenticity, respect, ethics, and integrity to meet and exceed business objectives.

Manager, Dispatch Operations - TSC Transport, Inc. - College Park, MD

(2021-12)

Supervised scheduling, distribution and dispatch of aggregate stone delivery throughout Montgomery and Prince George's counties and Washington, DC.

• Managed daily fleet operations of IC owned trucks.
• Dispatched 3,000 tons of aggregate stone daily, in 150 loads, throughout the Metro DC area.
• As a third party on-site dispatcher coordinated with Amrize employees the scheduling and distribution of more than 30 aggregate products to fulfill customer orders.

President, Owner Visa & Passport Expediting Service - Beltway Visa & Passport, LLC - Washington, D.C.

(2014-07 - 2021-12)

Leadership of an entrepreneurial enterprise, facilitated by a severance agreement and critical access to a State Department submit slot. Has assisted clients nationwide for over seven years to meet their expedited tourist and business travel needs. Responsible for an approximate $200K budget and 8-direct reports. General Operations management for sales, recruiting, hiring, mentoring, customer relations, and international embassy consulate relations.

• Leveraged a former colleague delivering 25% fees for Washington Passport Agency access to successfully startup Beltway Visa & Passport, LLC.
• Traveled to Scottsdale, AZ, and Boca Raton, FL, growing revenue from 5% to over 50% by the end of 2016.
• Contracted dedicated Agents to facilitate strategic growth relationships with D.C. embassy consulates.

Managing Coordinator Visa Division - Washington Express, LLC - Washington, D.C.

(2010-01 - 2014-07)

Recruited by Washington Express to open a visa and passport division. Build and startup with oversight of a $2M budget, daily operations, and management for a team of 10 passport and visa agents.

• Reached $1M in annual sales utilizing a business consultant, collaboratively securing a Washington Passport Agency slot, recruited, hired, and trained experienced agents.
• Varied the operational model to offer clients legalizing foreign country documents, adding $250K-$500K revenue at 25%.
• Negotiated a $100K exit package agreement to startup a non-competing business outside of D.C.

Co-Founder - CEO - Contractor Management, Inc. - Washington, D.C.

(1998-09 - 2010-01)

Formed Contractor Management, Inc., with a former colleague. As CEO, areas of responsibility included recruiting, operations, accounting, 150 direct reports, P&L Budgets of $3M-$6M, forecasting, and sales.

• Partnered in CMI startup growing to $6M in annual sales in the local courier and logistics industry.
• Started a fleet of temp drivers for daily needs for a 30% margin and contributed 50% to yearly profits.
• Negotiated a 30-month buyout sale to maintain business profitability and positive relations.

National Road Manager - Dispatch Management Services, Inc. (DMS)

Fleet manager - Washington Express Services, Inc.

On-site Dispatcher, Facilities Manager - Executive Courier, Inc.

Program Assistant - U.S. Department of Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship - University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Catholic University of America