Firas Qashmer
About Firas Qashmer
Firas Qashmer is a Network Solutions Specialist with a background in sales and finance. He has held various positions in the logistics and financial sectors, including roles at Flock Freight, Bankers Life, and Yelp.
Current Role as Network Solutions Specialist
Firas Qashmer currently serves as a Network Solutions Specialist at Flock Freight, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing network operations and enhancing service delivery. His expertise contributes to the company's efforts in improving freight logistics and network efficiency within the Greater Chicago Area.
Previous Experience at Flock Freight
Before his current role, Firas Qashmer worked at Flock Freight as a Carrier Sales Representative for eight months in 2022. During this time, he was responsible for managing relationships with carriers and facilitating freight solutions, contributing to the company's growth in the logistics sector.
Career Background in Sales and Finance
Firas Qashmer has a diverse background in sales and finance. He worked at Bankers Life as a Finance Associate from 2020 to 2021, where he gained experience in financial services. Prior to that, he was an Account Executive at Yelp from 2019 to 2020 and also served as a Junior Account Executive at Yelp in 2020. His roles involved client management and sales strategy development.
Education and Academic Credentials
Firas Qashmer studied at Governors State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial analysis, which he applies in his professional roles.
Experience in Logistics and Carrier Development
Firas Qashmer began his career in logistics as a Carrier Development Representative at Echo Global Logistics, where he worked for six months in 2018. This role involved developing carrier relationships and understanding the logistics landscape, which has informed his subsequent positions in the industry.