Duane Swarts
About Duane Swarts
Duane Swarts is a Product Specialist at Cooke Inc. in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in sales and finance, with previous roles at various logistics and supply chain companies.
Work at Cooke
Duane Swarts has been employed at Cooke Inc. as a Product Specialist since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for product-related tasks and initiatives within the company. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Cooke Inc. for a brief period of four months in 2020. Both roles were based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Previous Experience in Logistics and Sales
Duane Swarts has extensive experience in the logistics and sales sectors. He worked as a Sales Executive at Röhlig-Grindrod Logistics in South Africa from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he held a Sales Executive position at Super Group from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he served as a Seafreight Sales Executive at Kuehne + Nagel from 2015 to 2019, further enhancing his expertise in sales within the logistics industry.
Education and Certifications
Duane Swarts has completed multiple educational programs and certifications related to sales and logistics. He studied Professional Selling Skills (PSS) at Rohlig-Grindrod and received a certificate in 2013. He also obtained a certificate in Conversion from UPS in 2010. His education includes certificates in Sales Management from Metro Minds in 2017, and in Clearing and Forwarding, as well as Import and Export from the School of Shipping in 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Career Progression
Duane Swarts has progressed through various roles in sales and logistics since starting his career. He began as a Sales Executive at UTi Worldwide Inc. from 2004 to 2006. Afterward, he worked as an Account Executive at UPS Supply Chain Solutions from 2009 to 2013. His career reflects a consistent focus on sales and logistics, contributing to his current role at Cooke Inc.