Edgardo Garcia Lara
About Edgardo Garcia Lara
Edgardo Garcia Lara is an Account Manager at Procure Analytics, where he focuses on building relationships and identifying value-add opportunities for members. He has a diverse background in logistics and transportation, with previous roles at companies such as Medtronic, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, and DHL Express.
Current Role at Procure Analytics
Edgardo Garcia Lara serves as an Account Manager at Procure Analytics since 2022. In this role, he builds relationships with internal partners, suppliers, and member companies to drive mutual value through cost savings and issue resolution. He is responsible for identifying value-add opportunities for members through proactive analysis and coordinates the implementation of these opportunities.
Previous Experience in Transportation and Logistics
Prior to his current position, Edgardo held various roles in the transportation and logistics sector. He worked as a Transportation Analyst (Co-Op) at Medtronic for five months in 2013. He also served as a Carrier Sales Coordinator at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. His experience further includes roles at Kuehne+Nagel as Ocean Exports Supervisor and Operational Key Account Manager in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
Education and Academic Background
Edgardo Garcia Lara holds a Master's degree in International Management from Northeastern University, which he completed from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he studied abroad at Fundação Getulio Vargas in Brazil from 2014 to 2015, focusing on International Business. His foundational education includes a High School Diploma from Abraham Lincoln School, completed from 2007 to 2011.
Experience in Consulting
Edgardo gained consulting experience as a Consulting Associate (Co-Op) at Alvarez & Marsal in 2015 for three months in São Paulo, Brazil. This role contributed to his understanding of business operations and client relations in a consulting environment.
Roles at DHL Express
Edgardo worked at DHL Express from 2018 to 2021, where he held two positions. He started as an Account Support Representative in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area for one year, followed by a role as Field Services Supervisor in Atlanta, Georgia, for two years. These positions enhanced his skills in customer support and operational management.