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                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

objective

freight forwarding specialist eager to contribute expertise in international business, import/export, logistics, and multi-modal transportation toward supporting operations of a progressive organization.

career profile

ø  upcoming a.a., international business.

ø  over 19 years of relevant freight forwarding, international business, logistics and transportation experience.

ø  record of promotion to team leadership positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  career built providing exceptional import/export, air, ocean and inland shipping services.

ø  demonstrated leadership/training abilities in directing critical operations in a challenging environment.

ø  well-qualified in tariffs, ocean rate negotiation and international logistics.

ø  background in forecasting, dealing with u.s. customs and master scheduling.

ø  capacity in accounting, marketing and daily operations.

ø  proven supervisor of logistical personnel.

ø  expertise in all facets of effective transport planning.

ø  skilled in advanced it software applications including ms office suite, aes and ams.

ø  adept in program development, management and oversight.

ø  deliver measurable contributions to increased productivity and profitability.

ø  strong organizational, management and analysis skill sets.

ø  solid understanding and knowledge of cost control, jit and positive customer relations.

ø  knowledgeable in meeting stringent organizational goals.

ø  outstanding competence in communications, presentations and contract negotiations.

ø  spanish linguist.

professional experience

damco, miami, fl                                                                                                                          2007 c 2008

customer service manager

       retained through maersk's reorganization to damco based on dynamic performance and track record with company.

         oversaw import/export operations to and from florida.

         directed staff of six people.

         played key role in reorganization process.

         transferred import accounts from houston head office.

         distributed export accounts to regions in line with new structure. 

         supervised import team.

         managed arrival notices.

         liaison with u.s. customs regarding fda/custom holds.

         coordinated with steamship lines covering free time, intermodal bonded documents and collection of freight and charges.

         facilitated unit training in export procedures/systems.

 

maersk logistics, miami, fl                                                                                                          2004 c 2007

supervisor/team leader

       critical contributor for u.s. export resource center handling shipments to global destinations.

       guided operations in central/south american and caribbean markets.

       provided leadership for staff of four.

       originated export documentation.

       coordinated sed, transshipments, inspections and all aspects of exporting from u.s.

       established positive relations with steamship lines and nvocc s.

       communicated with destination agents to process new bookings, file and register sale rates and develop business.

       administered hazardous shipments, bonded cargo billing/profit reports, file audits and reporting of kpi s.

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magusa logistics, lima, peru                                                                                                      2001  c 2004

manager

       relocated to peru to develop/manage business for lilly & associates, one of three top nvoccs in south florida.

       orchestrated all operations in lima, peru.

       directed staff of ten professionals in operations, sales and accounting.

       authored and executed comprehensive marketing plan covering customers data base, identification of potential customers and sales operations.

       managed daily operations.

       successfully established network of international agents.

       championed effective customer service procedures.

       orchestrated major international logistics projects for well-known latin singers.

       administered a/r, a/p and cash flow.

       utilized ms excel to author income/loss reports to determine profitability per area of business.

 

 

earlier background

prior to 2001, served as: owner/operator, quality freight international; accountant, a&m independent line; and administrative assistant, bennett international, all of miami, fl.  in these assignments built outstanding freight forwarding, operations, international logistics, accounting, procurement and administrative skill sets.

 

 

education

miami dade college

international business studies, 57 credits toward a.a. degree

 

pursuing an international business major at fiu