Allen Reavis
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
International Operations Specialist with over seven years of experience in managing complex projects and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in staff training, customer service excellence, and process improvements, contributing to significant organizational growth. Adept at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a focus on quality and detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Logistics Specialist
Scan Global Logistics
Seattle, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed the selection process for third-party logistics providers based on quality and cost considerations.
- Identified opportunities for streamlining existing processes and implemented solutions that improved operational efficiencies.
- Negotiated freight rates with carriers and other service providers for optimal cost savings.
- Tracked shipments using online tracking systems and communicated updates to customers in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient execution of supply chain operations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to international logistics operations.
- Provided superior customer service at all times.
Project Manager
DSV Air & Sea
Portland, OR
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
- Complete daily operational tasks such as tracking, quoting, provide updates to clients.
Air Export and Import Agent
DSV Air & Sea
Charlotte, NC
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Providing the best rates and customer service for both air import and export cargo
- Working with team to process shipments in a timely manner
- Assisting origin and destination offices with routing to final destination
- Updating customers daily in tracking of their shipments
- Working with inland carriers to provide timely pickups and deliveries
- Assisting team lead in potential new business opportunities
- Managing accounting on each shipment to ensure best possible rates and profit
- Utilizing all tools that DSV provides in order to complete my daily tasks
- TSA Certified
- Pharmaceutical Certified
- Dangerous Goods Certified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clover High School
Skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Takes initiative in projects and daily tasks
- Works well in a team environment and can work independently
- Responds well to feedback and is open to new suggestions and ideas
- Procedure Development
- Vendor Sourcing
- Logistics Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
- Time management
- Budget control
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Dangerous Goods Certified (IATA & IMDG)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
International Logistics Specialist
Scan Global Logistics
02.2024 - Current
Project Manager
DSV Air & Sea
04.2021 - 01.2024
Air Export and Import Agent
DSV Air & Sea
11.2017 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Clover High School
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