Dedicated expertise in global logistics including ocean and air import/export. I bring a process oriented mindset, ethical conduct and steady reliability to optimize supply chain workflows to ensure seamless movement of freight.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Associate, Global Logistics Coordinator
Lindsay Corporation
12.2009 - Current
Support to International Customer Service department
E-mail communications
Preparing Shipping documents
Entering data into container logs, daily shipping schedule
Entering data into the NAV system, order entry, quotes
For air freight; preparing SLI (Shipper's Letter of Instructions), Commercial Invoices, obtaining quotes, dispatching freight, tracing to destination
For Ocean shipments; Commercial Invoices, obtaining bookings
Meeting with Freight Forwarders
Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results.
Heavy e-mail communications.
Air Freight, moved and managed over 272+KG, $1.3M+ in the last three years
Oversaw department and trained co-worker when another co-worker took an unexpected medical leave. Was the only employee at my locations with international experience. Handled an extremely heavy work load during this time frame.
Process small packages via UPS for International shipments that do not have orders in the systems.
International Account Manager
Target Logistics/Mainfreight
01.2008 - 01.2009
Heavy e-mail communications with Customers, Agents, Vendors
Obtained rates and provided to customers
Maintained Import and Export tracking logs on a daily basis
Responsible for tracking freight from time of pick up to point to delivery
Invoicing, approving vendor invoices
Filing.
Import Clerk II
Oriental Trading Company
08.2004 - 01.2008
Heavy e-mail communications with buyers, overseas vendors, agent
Paid U.S
Customs Statement electronically
Prepared vendor documents
Transmitted entries to U.S
Customs
Classified items using the Harmonized Tariff
Communicated with Government agencies
Prepared and costed shipments into the system
Approved vendor invoices
Filing.
Account Representative/Import Clerk
Phoenix International
01.2000 - 08.2004
Handled files from open to close
Paid U.S
Customs Electronically
Communicated with Government agencies
Approved vendor invoices
Filing
Tracked shipments on a daily basis
Prepared tracking report for customers
E-mail communications with overseas offices, and customers.
Account Representative/ Import Clerk
Fritz Companies
01.1995 - 01.2000
Analyzed sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement in account management strategies.
Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
Retained high-value clients by providing exceptional support and personalized service.
Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.