Elizabeth Coverdale
Excelsior,MN
Summary
Diligent Shipping Coordinator promotes warehouse functions to meet production goals and customer needs. Polished in managing fast-paced work, inspecting shipments, and resolving issues with vendor representatives. Strong records management and planning abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping Coordinator 1, 2 & Senior
Abbott
Roseville, MN
01.2014 - Current
- Oversaw warehouse crew preparing loads.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve shipping problems.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Controlled adherence to customs export requirements through oversight and communication.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Used ERP and Excel to produce invoices and estimates.
- Worked with vendors to schedule more than 5 daily pickups and 30 weekly deliveries.
- Packed, secured, labeled materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and overseeing more than 30 pallets per day.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
Shipping Specialist 1, 2
Abbott
Roseville, MN
01.2001 - 01.2014
- Shipped medical products domestically and internationally via FedEx, UPS and other freight forwarders.
- Ordered all boxes, shipping supplies and office supplies.
- Trained new employees.
- Alerted planners to potential inventory shortages.
- Received inventory from internal and external suppliers.
- Verified accurate inventory by quarterly cycle count.
- Maintained working relationships with customer service and suppliers with great communication skills.
- Experienced in Microsoft office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Trained first responder with multiple certificates from American Red Cross.
- Safety committee member
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography/ Minor in Biology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2000
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Freight Labeling
- Hazardous Materials
- Microsoft Office
- Safety Compliance
- Logistics Coordination
Certification
First Responder Team
Objective & Goals
To work in an atmosphere capitalizing on computer knowledge, organization skills, problem solving abilities. strong attention to detail and customer care experience. I look forward having the opportunity to learn new skills and to continue to grow with Abbott.
Hobbies
I enjoy camping, canoeing, paddle-boarding and visiting State Parks along with our National Parks. I also enjoy quilting and gardening.
Timeline
Shipping Coordinator 1, 2 & Senior
Abbott
01.2014 - Current
Shipping Specialist 1, 2
Abbott
01.2001 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Geography/ Minor in Biology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities