Rob Moody — Mentor profile, Title: Director, Company: Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., Industry: Logistics | Transportation | Management, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

I am the Director for Expeditors Cargo Insurance Brokers, Inc., a subsidiary of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. We provide specialized insurance and risk management solutions to our clients and advise on a host of supply chain risk related topics. I oversee both our sales efforts and our operational teams around the world.

Company Description

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. is a Fortune 500, service-based global logistics and freight-forwarding company. We manage customized supply chains, customs brokerage, and warehousing solutions across more than 340 locations around the world.

Employment History

I currently work for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., where I have been for over twenty years. I have been a part of the Risk Management team at Expeditors and done a variety of roles over this time. Prior to Expeditors, I spent ten years working for United Parcel Service in a number of operational roles. Combined, I have over thirty years of experience in transportation, logistics, business and risk management.

Education

Executive Leadership Program at Seattle University.
MBA in Business & Finance from Seattle University
Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Phoenix

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I hope students will gain a different perspective from our conversations, learn more about what the business environment is like, and grow their overall confidence as they move from student to professional.

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 

- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

Hybrid (mix of in-person and virtual) - on or near SU or at my office.

Additional Information

My family...married over twenty years, two kids, one who is just starting college. I have been in the Seattle area since the mid 1980's. Lifelong fan of all our local sports teams!